Category: SocietyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC

ക്ഷേമ പദ്ധതി

/kshema paddhadi/Roman

English meaning: Welfare Scheme

Definition

Government programs designed to improve the well-being of people, especially disadvantaged groups. Kerala's welfare schemes include Karunya health insurance, Kudumbashree (women self-help groups), and various pension programs.

Example

ക്ഷേമ പദ്ധതികൾ സമൂഹത്തിലെ ദുർബല വിഭാഗങ്ങൾക്ക് ഉപകാരപ്പെടുന്നു.

In English: Welfare schemes benefit the weaker sections of society.

Literary Heritage

ഒരു ജാതി ഒരു മതം ഒരു ദൈവം മനുഷ്യന്

/oru jāti oru mataṃ oru daivaṃ manuṣyan/

One caste, one religion, one God for humanity.

Sree Narayana Guru · Saint-Philosopher, Social Reformer · 1856–1928 CE

Atmopadesa Satakam

Sree Narayana Guru — foundational social reform slogan, also inscribed at Sivagiri Mutt, Kerala

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മലയാളം
Malayalam
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Malayalam
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