women empowerment

Jaipur, March 30 – Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a major initiative on Monday for Anganwadi workers and helpers, transferring Rs 1,000 each directly into the bank accounts of 1.22 lakh beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to cover the cost of two uniforms.The...

Bhubaneswar, March 28 Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Saturday said the government will accept new applications for the inclusion of eligible beneficiaries under the 'Subhadra Yojana', a state-run scheme aimed at women empowerment.Parida, who is also in charge of the Women and...

March 27, Kohima: Several members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly participated in the general discussion on the State Budget 2026-27, expressing broad support while also raising key developmental concerns.Initiating the discussion, NPF MLA Hekani Jakhalu described the budget as visionary...

Singapore, March 26 The Singapore Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India plans to strengthen regional collaboration by building deeper connections among ICAIs across ASEAN and fostering closer ties with regional professional bodies, its newly elected chairman, Sanjay Gattani...

New Delhi, March 24 A series of initiatives focused on women, including e-auto permits for 1,000 women, free bicycles for 1.30 lakh girl students, and the establishment of 'Rani Haat' to link their skills with markets, were announced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.The Delhi government...

New Delhi, March 24 – Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Tuesday, described the Delhi Budget 2026-27 as "historic," saying it will be a milestone for the city's development and environmental protection.He praised the budget presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, which has a total...

New Delhi, March 23 Sikkim Krantikari Morcha MP Indra Hang Subba on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest-serving head of government, having served for 8,931 continuous days since 2001.He said this was due to the steps taken by the prime minister to empower...

Ranchi, March 23 Jharkhand MLA Kalpana Soren was awarded the ‘Women Empowerment Trailblazers Award’ in New Delhi on Monday for her contributions to women's empowerment in the state.She received the award during the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Women Empowerment Annual Summit and...

In Haldwani, on March 21, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the achievements of the BJP government in Uttarakhand across various sectors, including tourism, infrastructure, employment, women empowerment, and the welfare of ex-servicemen, while praising Chief Minister Pushkar Singh...

Raipur, March 19 – Tech-enabled drones, once considered a phenomenon of urban areas, are silently revolutionizing agriculture across the country's vast rural landscapes. And, at the forefront of this transformation are the "Namo Drone Didis," who are not only changing farming methods but also...

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...

Mohali, March 18 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called for greater participation of women in politics on Wednesday, urging them to actively participate in decision-making and bring necessary changes to society.Addressing a gathering after felicitating women entrepreneurs here, Mann said...

Lucknow, March 18 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh has entered a "new era" of law and order, asserting that fear, tension, anarchy, and the threat of riots are now things of the past.Speaking at a programme held at the Lok Bhavan here to mark nine years of...

Bhubaneswar, March 17 Nita Ambani, the founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, was awarded the KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 at a function here.The award was presented by Nobel laureate from Sri Lanka, Prof. Mohan Munasinghe, in the presence of KIIT & KISS founder Achyuta Samanta here...

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...

Bhopal, March 12: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will transfer the 34th installment of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's cash benefit scheme, Ladli Behna Yojana, during a ceremonial event in Gwalior on Friday.During a 'Ladli Behna Sammelan' to be held at the Shabari Mata...

Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, stated that terrorism is one of the most serious threats to human rights. Mr. George was delivering India's national statement at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The secretary emphasized that the world...

A program on women empowerment, titled "Smriddhi," was organized by the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FICCI FLO) at the Jammu Convention Centre, with the aim of promoting financial independence and entrepreneurship among women.Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir...

Guwahati, March 10 – In one of the largest-ever Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday the disbursement of ₹9,000 each to 40 lakh beneficiary families under the Orunodoi Scheme 3.0.A total of ₹9,000 was deposited into the bank...