economic empowerment

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has highlighted the transformative role played by the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) in empowering Scheduled Tribe communities across the country. Addressing the 25th foundation day of NSTFDC in New Delhi, Mr. Oram...

RAJOURI, April 8, 2026: Young women from areas near the Line of Control in Rajouri are achieving financial independence through skill training in Phulkari embroidery at the ITI in Naushera, which is being supported by the Central Government.

Lucknow, April 5 – In a significant move towards women's empowerment, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a unique scheme called the "Safe Mobility Program," which focuses on creating employment opportunities for women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs).Under this program, a large number of...

Bagalkot, April 4 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Saturday that he is being targeted by the RSS and Manuvadis because he is against inequality.He addressed a gathering organized by the Karnataka Shoshita Samudayagala Mahaa Okkuta (Karnataka Oppressed Communities Federation)...

Mumbai, April 1 Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), a non-profit organization, announced on Wednesday that its ZCZP instruments have been listed on the NSE's Social Stock Exchange.This milestone marks the beginning of the next phase in FUEL's mission to empower underserved youth across...

Bhopal, March 30 – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend the ‘Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference’ in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday.The conference, aimed at strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, and skills between the two neighboring states, will also witness...

Bhubaneswar, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Odisha fish farmer Sujata Bhuyan, who transformed her endeavor into a thriving business.Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said Sujata of Odisha's Sambalpur district was a homemaker, but she wanted to...

Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, stated that India's tribal communities are a powerful symbol of harmony with nature and play a crucial role in environmental conservation and cultural preservation.Speaking at the Van Dhan Conclave at the Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 in New...

Guwahati, March 26 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a series of key promises on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, including large-scale land reforms and the establishment of a medical college in Bajali within nine months of forming the next government...

Ranchi, March 23 Jharkhand MLA Kalpana Soren was awarded the ‘Women Empowerment Trailblazers Award’ in New Delhi on Monday for her contributions to women's empowerment in the state.She received the award during the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Women Empowerment Annual Summit and...

Jehanabad/Arwal, March 23 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched several development projects and schemes worth around Rs 405 crore in the Jehanabad and Arwal districts during his ‘Samridhi Yatra’ (Development Journey).According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO)...

Raipur, March 19 – Tech-enabled drones, once considered a phenomenon of urban areas, are silently revolutionizing agriculture across the country's vast rural landscapes. And, at the forefront of this transformation are the "Namo Drone Didis," who are not only changing farming methods but also...

New Delhi, March 17 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that major announcements for women and girls would be made in the 2026-27 budget, which will be presented in the Delhi Assembly later this month.Addressing the 'Nari Utsav' programme at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, she praised...

Lucknow, March 15 – BSP chief Mayawati paid floral tributes to party founder Kanshi Ram on the occasion of his 92nd birth anniversary, remembering his role in reviving the movement of B.R. Ambedkar and uniting Dalits, OBCs, and minorities into a broad ‘Bahujan’ political force.In a post on X...

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), March 11: Women from self-help groups in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh are making remarkable progress towards financial independence by producing and selling a variety of handmade products.This initiative, which combines skill development with government...

Mumbai, March 11 The zero-coupon, zero-principal issue of the non-profit organization FUEL opened for subscription on the NSE's Social Stock Exchange on Wednesday.The Rs 1 crore ZCZP instrument will remain open for subscription until March 23. The NGO will list the instrument on March 26 on...

Mumbai, March 10 The Maharashtra government announced a flexible office time initiative for women state employees working in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to help them avoid rush hour travel on crowded suburban trains.Earlier in the day, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said in the...

Thane, March 10 As many as 400 women will soon be trained and recruited as bus drivers for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) service, Mayor Sujata Patil has said, emphasizing that true empowerment can be achieved through economic independence.Speaking at an International Women's Day...

Imphal, March 9 The Manipur government has allocated Rs 734 crore in the 2026-27 budget for the rehabilitation and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Monday.Presenting the budget estimates in the assembly, Singh said the allocation is...

Gairsain, March 9 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami presented the state's budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Monday, with an outlay of Rs 1.11 lakh crore, 10 per cent higher than the current fiscal year.This was Dhami's first budget after taking over the finance portfolio...