self-help groups

Shimla, March 6 Approximately 10,000 women will participate in a state-level event to celebrate International Women's Day in the Nahan area of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district on March 8, an official said on Friday.The event, organized under the auspices of the Directorate of Women and...

Jaipur, March 6 More than 16 lakh women across Rajasthan have become "Lakhpati Didi" (Millionaire Sisters) due to the state government's initiatives towards women's empowerment and financial inclusion, officials said."To provide economic support and employment opportunities for rural women...

Chamoli, March 5: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), which provides short-term skill training to numerous unemployed youth and enhances the vocational skills of others, has brought commendable changes in the lives of local residents in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.In...

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will begin a three-day visit to Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura starting tomorrow. During the visit, the Vice President will preside over the 8th Convocation of Nagaland University in Lumami, Nagaland, tomorrow. On Saturday, Mr. Radhakrishnan will be the Chief...

Hyderabad, March 4 – The stage is set to prepare a health profile for 46 lakh women in Telangana, as the government has decided to launch the program by covering members of women's self-help groups across the state.Health Minister Damodar Raja Narsimha directed officials on Wednesday to launch...

Ranchi, March 3 Self-help groups (SHGs) backed by the government in Simdega, Jharkhand, have produced herbal colored powder using natural ingredients for Holi this year.Women associated with the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) in blocks such as Thethaitanger, Kersai, and...

Bhopal, March 2 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav interacted with the beneficiaries of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), including national-level players, during a ceremonial event organized under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district on Monday...

The rich spices and vibrant culture of the Northeast region recently made their mark in Mumbai. Organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, the first-ever Meghalaya Spice Festival concluded at Jio World Drive. Held from February 27th to March 1st, it...

Dehradun, March 1 – A women's Self-Help Group (SHG) in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, is in the spotlight for producing herbal colours for the Holi festival – an organic choice they made some time ago, and which has since gained support and recognition from the local community, both in their village...

Raipur, March 1: The Lakhpati Didi Yojana, launched by the Modi government to empower and uplift women, particularly those from rural backgrounds, is helping millions of middle-class farmers and their families realize their dreams and aspirations.In Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, the lives...

Berhampur (Odisha), March 1 The Ganjam district administration in Odisha has opened a temporary outlet in Berhampur city to sell herbal 'abir' (colours) produced by women self-help groups, officials said on Sunday.Named Rangotsav-2026, the outlet was launched in association with the Odisha...

Bishrampur (Chhattisgarh), March 1 Puja Sahu, a spirited woman in her thirties, is filled with uncontainable joy as she proclaims, "I am no longer known by my husband's name. I am now known as 'Boating Wali Didi'!"This newfound identity fuels her sense of empowerment and financial...

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...