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'People unwilling to work': SC frowns at practice of announcing freebies

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 12 February 2025
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the practice of announcing freebies, stating they discourage people from working and contributing to national development. Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih suggested integrating beneficiaries into mainstream society while the Centre finalizes an urban poverty alleviation mission.
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