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    New Scheme Aims to Strengthen Women's Financial Security

    Chandigarh, April 3 The Punjab government has issued a notification for the implementation of the 'Mukhya Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana', under which eligible women will receive monthly financial assistance of between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500.According to the eligibility criteria, there will...
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    A Decade of Advocacy: Soha Ali Khan's Journey with UNFPA

    Mumbai, March 9 Actress Soha Ali Khan described her return to the United Nations as a UNFPA Advocate as a "full circle moment" for her.Soha revealed that her first job, which paid, was with UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women in New Delhi).There, she worked towards advancing...
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    India's Armed Forces See Significant Rise in Female Participation

    New Delhi, March 8 In 2014, the combined strength of women officers in the armed forces was nearly 3,000, and it has since risen to more than 11,000, reflecting not only quantitative growth, but also a "broader shift" in institutional outlook, the government said on Sunday.On the occasion of...
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