<h1>Social welfare expansion extends targeted benefits and accountability for marginalized groups in education, disability and water projects.</h1> The state is implementing targeted welfare measures with increased funding for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe sub plans, dedicated allocations for orphan assistance under the Palnahar Scheme and Post Matric scholarships, provision of mobility assistance scooties to eligible differently abled college students or self employed persons aged 18-45, and free preparatory coaching for a designated number of students. The administration reported a delayed major drinking water project, noted an extended deadline for the central drinking water mission, and committed to investigate and take strict action against negligent contractors or officials.