self-help groups

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), February 27 – A vibrant two-day "Aajeevika Holi Mela" began on Friday in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh.The event was marked by the festive atmosphere and the spirit of women-led entrepreneurship.The fair is being organized by the Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood...

Chamoli, February 27 – The women residing in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district are writing a new success story through their consistent and coordinated efforts in the fields of handicrafts and jute bag making.Many local women have joined this initiative, receiving...

Ahmedabad, February 26 – Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, inaugurated the Shilp Samagam Mela-2026 at ‘Vallabh Sadan’ on the Sabarmati Riverfront here on Thursday, describing it as a celebration of self-reliance, dignity, and social empowerment.The Minister...

Nahan (Himachal Pradesh), February 26. Women are becoming self-reliant and financially independent by joining Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across various states in the country. They are also greatly benefiting from various women empowerment schemes launched by the government led by Prime Minister...

Bhopal, February 25 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday described the success of women associated with the government's Livelihood Mission as a living example of the power of unity, and said their efforts are strengthening the state's economy.The Chief Minister was...

Shillong, February 25 – Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, informed the Assembly on Wednesday that the state’s Self-Help Group (SHG) movement has expanded exponentially over the past seven years under the current government, emerging as one of the largest grassroots livelihood...

Gandhinagar, February 25 – With sales exceeding Rs 83 lakh recorded across 38 municipalities so far, Gujarat's statewide rollout of the Swadeshi Mela (shopping festival) has gained momentum ahead of its March 15 deadline.According to officials, the Swadeshi Fairs are being organized under the...

February 24, Kohima: Akashvani Kohima and the Department of Cooperation, Government of Nagaland, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting cooperative development, financial literacy, and awareness about cooperative societies through radio broadcasting.The MoU...

Guwahati, February 24 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Tuesday that the BJP-led government has set a target of making 40 lakh women in the state "lakhpati" as part of its broader vision to economically empower women through sustained livelihood support.Addressing a cheque...

Imphal, February 23 – Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Monday that the National Integration Tour helps people understand the country's diversity, pluralism, and cultural unity, while fostering a stronger sense of national integration.On Monday, the Governor visited the headquarters...

February 23, Kohima: A Saksham Centre, under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), was inaugurated today at the Zukhumki Federation under the Chukitong Block in the Wokha district.The inauguration was conducted by the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission, Block Mission Management...

Kohima, February 23 – Union Minister of State (MoS) for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, on Monday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, special emphasis has been placed on the holistic development of the Northeast region...

Guwahati, February 23 – The Assam government on Monday disbursed ₹120 crore as financial assistance under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) at a major event held at the Jyoti Bishnu Antarkatik Kala Mandir here.The event marked the launch of several...

Bhagalpur, February 23 – Aromatic gulal (colored powder) is being prepared in Bhagalpur, Bihar, for the upcoming Holi festival, and women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) are leading this unique initiative.Priya Soni, Director of the self-help group and entrepreneurship organization...

Gandhinagar, February 23 – The Women Art and Craft Festival was inaugurated at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly premises on Monday as part of the ‘Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi’ campaign.Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary formally inaugurated the festival. Deputy Speaker Purnesh Modi...

Kochi, February 19 The VACB, which is investigating the microfinance scam, has recorded the statement of SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellapally Natesan, officials said on Thursday.According to sources from the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), a team led by SP S Sasidharan recorded...

Jammu, February 18 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced on Wednesday an increase in the annual procurement of Puja materials and Prasad from self-help groups (SHGs) for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, from the existing Rs 5 crore to Rs 12 crore.Women's self-help...

New Delhi, February 18 Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday directed officials to work on an "urgent" basis to achieve a revised target of creating six crore "Lakhpati Didis" under the rural livelihoods mission.He also instructed them to prepare a time-bound plan...

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, directed officials to work at full speed to achieve the target of creating six crore "Lakhpati Didis" under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission.During a review meeting of...

New Delhi, February 18: Achieving the ambitious goal of 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didi's' would require connecting at least 10 crore women to the various financial inclusion initiatives of the Ministry of Rural Development, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday.He...