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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the government is close to reaching saturation in implementing social sector schemes aimed at providing basic necessities to the poor. She emphasized the need for India to become economically self-reliant and strive towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Sitharaman regretted the lack of urgency in the past and highlighted the government's efforts to empower and provide fundamental necessities to all citizens. She also mentioned the success of Direct Benefit Transfer in enhancing transparency and efficiency, saving Rs 2.5 lakh crore.
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 2,000 city dwellers have so far taken the opportunity to buy daily necessities at the one-day "Khidmat Demi Rakyat" sales programme, organised by the office of the Bandar Tun Razak MP on Sunday (Jan 21).
All renters are entitled to basic necessities, like adequate heat and water. Landlords have to maintain these, even through extreme weather.