Four-year-old dies of shigella infection in Kerala; govt steps up surveillance
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Summary
Four-year-old dies of shigella infection in Kerala; govt steps up surveillance
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Sunday, 7 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right