self-help groups

Munger/Lakhisarai, March 19 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday launched development projects worth around Rs 445 crore in the Munger and Lakhisarai districts during his ‘Samridhi Yatra’ (Development Journey).He also reviewed ongoing schemes and projects in both districts, according...

Imphal, March 18 Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday urged the banking sector and development institutions to work together with renewed commitment to build a prosperous, resilient, and self-reliant state.Speaking at the launch of the 'State Focus Paper 2026-27', he said, "Our...

New Delhi, March 17 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta signaled on Tuesday that she plans to announce several initiatives for women and girls in the 2026-27 Budget, which she will present in the Assembly on March 24.Highlighting the importance of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), she said that women in...

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...

The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has established a glass recycling plant at the Material Recovery Facility Centre in Akbarpur Bahampur, Vijay Nagar, providing the city with an innovative solution for managing glass waste. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs stated that the Ghaziabad...

New Delhi, March 15: The empowerment and upliftment of women, driven by their active participation in the workforce, has emerged as a "key contributor" to the changing social landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, according to Darakshan Hassan Bhat, an activist of the Rashtriya Sewa Kendra Sangh...

Itanagar, March 15 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said his government was committed to strengthening the state’s textile sector, highlighting a Rs 25-crore package for sericulture and a ‘creative economy cell’ to support artists and designers.Inaugurating the ‘Arunachal...

New Delhi, March 13 The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) hosted the AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav here on Friday to highlight the role of women-led initiatives in strengthening urban water services under AMRUT 2.0.The initiative brought together over 1,000 women from Self-Help Groups...

Saharsa/Khagaria (Bihar), March 13 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched several development projects worth around Rs 816 crore in the Saharsa and Khagaria districts during his 'Samridhi Yatra' (Prosperity Journey).The CM also reviewed ongoing schemes and development projects in the two...

Chandigarh, March 13 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the three-day 38th 'Vasant Utsav' at Town Park in Panchkula's Sector-5 on Friday.For the first time in its 37-year history, the event is being organized on the lines of the Surajkund Mela. During the event, the local...

In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), until Article 370 remained in force, whether or not the discrimination against women regarding property ownership and other rights was intentional or unintentional, the undeniable fact is that gender discrimination was present and encouraged.Prior to the abrogation...

Gandhinagar, March 12 – The Gujarat Assembly on Thursday passed budgetary demands of Rs 3,725.11 crore for the state’s Rural Development Department for the financial year 2026–27.The government has proposed to extend rural employment from 100 to 125 days under a new mission and increase...

Assam CM distributes cheques to women entrepreneurs in JalukbariAssam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today distributed cheques of ₹10,000 each to women entrepreneurs under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA) in the Jalukbari Assembly constituency.The programme was held at...

Gandhinagar, March 12: Permanent retail spaces dedicated to indigenous products will be set up in four major Gujarat cities under a state initiative aimed at expanding markets for local artisans, self-help groups, and small traders.On Thursday, the state government announced that ‘Namo...

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...

New Delhi, March 11 Members of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday criticised the government over various issues, such as rural unemployment, rising LPG prices, digital access, and the replacement of MGNREGA with the VB-GRAM G scheme.Participating in a discussion on the working of...

New Delhi, March 11 Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India's progress towards women-led development and reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice at a United Nations event in New York...

New Delhi, March 11 – President Droupadi Murmu, who attended the 'Jal Mahotsav 2026' here on Wednesday, emphasized the importance of water conservation and community participation in ensuring sustainable water management across the country.In her address, the President stated that in India...

President Droupadi Murmu attended the Jal Mahotsav 2026 event in New Delhi today. Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil, along with Ministers of State V. Somanna and Raj Bhushan Choudhary, were also present at the event. Speaking at the event, the President emphasized that water conservation...

New Delhi, March 10 Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty suggested on Tuesday that personality development and language courses should be provided to people living in rural areas of the country.Participating in a discussion on the working of the Rural Development Ministry in the Upper House, she...