Hyderabad Teens Step Up to Support Peers Through Anumati 2.0
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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
The programme, which has recently begun, will run until next year. Researchers plan to publish data on issues affecting adolescents, including depression, parental pressure, and addiction, offering insights into the effectiveness of such interventions.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceDeccan Chronicle
PublishedTuesday, 21 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
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Rural DevelopmentMinistry of Panchayati RajMinistry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesRural HouseholdsGram PanchayatsSHGs
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