women empowerment

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...

Assam Chief Minister launches Orunodoi 3.0Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma formally launched the third edition of the Orunodoi scheme today, which provided financial assistance to nearly 40 lakh women across the state, ensuring wider support for those in need.Under the...

Guwahati, March 10 Forty lakh families in Assam received Rs 9,000 each on Tuesday under the state government's flagship 'Orunodoi' scheme, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasizing that the amount paid into the bank accounts of female beneficiaries was a reflection of the regime's...

In Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced a new scheme aimed at empowering women through Self Help Groups (SHGs) during the budget presentation on Monday. This scheme is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh women across the state.Presenting the budget, the Chief...

As part of the celebrations of International Women's Day, a special train, the Guntur-Rayagada Express, was operated by a fully female crew from Visakhapatnam to Rayagada, showcasing the increasing involvement and leadership of women in railway operations. The train was launched from...

New Delhi, March 9 – Kisan Trust organized the ‘Aparajita Samman Samaroh 2026’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day, bringing together policymakers, experts, and women achievers to discuss empowerment and recognize the courage and achievements of women, including acid attack survivors...

Women sanitation workers were honored on International Women's Day in Haflong.International Women's Day was observed in Haflong, in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, along with the rest of the country, on Sunday.On this occasion, Haflong Municipal Board Chairperson Ripa Hojai felicitated the...

The Pulwama District Administration and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) marked International Women's Day as "Nari Neer Shakti Divas," highlighting women's role in water governance and promoting women-led enterprises.March 09, Srinagar: The Pulwama District Administration, in collaboration with...

District Administration hosts Mission YUVA mela in Ganderbal, women entrepreneurs and SHGs showcase products, DC distributes support kits and promotes enterprise and livelihood initiativesMarch 08, Ganderbal: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the District Administration Ganderbal...

Hyderabad, March 8 Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Sunday that the state government plans to soon distribute electric scooters to female students studying in colleges.Addressing the Women’s Day celebrations here, the Chief Minister said: "It may not be possible this financial...

On Sunday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that the state government plans to enact a law to regulate social media.He noted that the issue would be discussed during the upcoming Assembly session, and a platform will be created to curb false propaganda on social media...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects worth approximately ₹33,500 crore in New Delhi today.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi stated that the facilities and infrastructure in the national capital are being steadily strengthened...

New Delhi, March 8 – On Sunday, prominent women business leaders and professionals from various fields praised the national convention of women thought leaders, titled "Bharati – Nari to Narayani," stating that the platform has brought together women from different communities and sectors to...