SC to Seek Calcutta HC Report on ‘Non-Functioning’ SIR Tribunals
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Summary
The CJI expressed displeasure that almost everyday, the matters related to SIR in West Bengal were being mentioned before it
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Type Research
Source Deccan Chronicle
Published Monday, 20 April 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
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right