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Bhubaneswar, April 9 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida launched a self-defense training program for 5,000 women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) here on Thursday, in the presence of National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar.The program, being...

Bhubaneswar, April 2 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 1,889 anganwadi centres (AWCs) across 30 districts on Thursday.Parida, who is also in charge of the Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti, and Tourism departments, said this is a significant step towards...

New Delhi, March 26 Studies conducted on schemes of the Women and Child Development Ministry have found the relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the scheme as satisfactory, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State...

New Delhi, March 25 A parliamentary committee has flagged inadequate funding, manpower shortages, and implementation gaps in key women and child welfare schemes, calling for higher allocations and urgent reforms to strengthen delivery.In its report on Demands for Grants for 2026-27, the...

Bhubaneswar, March 24 The Odisha government disbursed an interest subsidy of ₹208.35 crore to more than 2.67 lakh women self-help groups (SHGs) on Tuesday.Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida disbursed the funds to the women SHGs at a special event here.She also distributed ₹6.43 crore as a...

Lucknow, March 22 – Special spiritual and cultural programs are scheduled to be organized at Devi Temples and Shakti Peethas across Uttar Pradesh on the auspicious days of Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami (March 25, 26, and 27) during Chaitra Navratri, officials said on Sunday.These events will...

Bhubaneswar, March 22 – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the importance of water security for building a "prosperous and developed Odisha" on Sunday, urging all citizens to support this cause.The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering during the state-level World Water Day...

Lucknow, March 19 The Uttar Pradesh government launched the sixth phase of the 'Mission Shakti' on Thursday, coinciding with the beginning of Chaitra Navratri and organizing programs in schools focusing on faith, creativity, and social awareness.This special campaign, running from March 19 to...

Lucknow, March 18 During the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri, the festival that celebrates women's power, the sixth phase of the 'Mission Shakti' campaign will begin in Uttar Pradesh from Thursday, according to an official statement.This campaign is aimed at transforming the safety...

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...

SHOPIAN, March 15: The Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, under Mission Shakti in Shopian, organized a stationery distribution drive for school students as part of the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" (BBBP) initiative.The program aimed to promote education, encourage regular school attendance...

Lucknow, March 15 Ahead of the Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the role of women in overcoming the "challenges of the pre-2017 period" and transforming the state from turmoil to a celebration of women's power.In a letter addressed to...

New Delhi, March 13. In a strong statement against the stigmatization of menstruation, AAP MP Raghav Chadha in the Rajya Sabha said on Friday that the nation cannot truly call itself progressive if 35 crore women and girls are unable to speak about menstrual hygiene without shame or fear...

Imphal, March 8 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced on Sunday that a budgetary allocation of Rs 350 crore would be earmarked in the upcoming state budget to assist women affected by the recent ethnic violence in the state.He said that the allocation is expected to benefit...

New Delhi, March 8 Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Sunday extended greetings on International Women's Day, stating that women are the foundation of a developed India.She also praised President Droupadi Murmu as a living example of women's potential...

New Delhi, March 8 – International Women's Day (IWD) is being observed worldwide on Sunday to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.With the 2026 IWD theme calling for a "Give to Gain" global campaign to promote teamwork and cohesion for building a just and...

New Delhi, March 8 – The two-day National Convention, "Nari to Narayani," held on the occasion of International Women's Day, is a commendable initiative to empower women, said S. Mahesh, a professional Kalari practitioner who participated in the two-day event. The convention, which also...

President Droupadi Murmu stated that when women are given opportunities and support, they can achieve excellence in every field.Addressing a national-level celebration on the occasion of International Women's Day in New Delhi today, the President said that women have taken the lead in all...

Lucknow, March 8 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday lauded the role of women in building an empowered society, and said his government is firmly committed to ensuring their safety, dignity, and self-reliance.In a post on X on the occasion of International Women's Day, the...

New Delhi, March 7 Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said on Saturday that Indian tradition has always recognized women as a source of strength, creativity, and compassion, and asserted that the Modi government is working to ensure women-led development across sectors...