Pairokar

  A mandatory Contributory Pension Scheme must be introduced for professionals, including Lawyers, Journalists, and Chartered Accountants, as well as for Industrial Workers and Farmers. Many self-employed professionals, such as lawyers and journalists, currently have no provision for old-age security. This gap often leads to them living in poverty   and becoming dependent on their families. Journalists, in particular, often face a very difficult life after their working years. While professionals like chartered accountants and small businessmen may be more financially savvy, the need for a safety net remains critical for all. While a few state governments offer small monthly pensions for journalists, these schemes are too few and the amounts provided are too meagre to be effective. A robust, mandatory system is essential. Proposal for Lawyers Bar Councils are perfectly positioned to establish beneficial pension schemes. They can generate substantial funds through man...

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be remembered for many contributions, but two stand out as truly transformative for the people of the state. One of his most impactful initiatives was the distribution of free bicycles to school-going girls. I was deeply moved to witness hundreds of girls, during my last visit to Rajgir, confidently pedalling to schools located miles from their homes—something that was once nearly unimaginable. In the past, many girls were forced to abandon their education due to the constant threat posed by anti-social elements. Today, thanks to this initiative, along with the provision of mid-day meals and essential school supplies—books, notebooks, pens, and pencils—girls enjoy the same educational support as boys. This shift has had a profound effect: the literacy rate among girls in Bihar has seen a significant rise during Nitish Kumar’s tenure. Such a safe and encouraging environment for girls’ education was virtually unthinkable during the earlier Lalu ...