women empowerment

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...

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...

Bhubaneswar, February 26 Union Minister Annapurna Devi has advised the Odisha government to organize 'Tithi Bhojan' and observe 'Poshan Diwas' in Anganwadi centres to strengthen nutrition initiatives.The union minister told officers of the Women and Child Development Department of Odisha...

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...

Mumbai, February 24 – In a major relief for millions of women across Maharashtra, the state government has begun distributing the January installment of Rs 1,500 under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.Minister for Women and Child Development, Aditi Tatkare, shared the update via a...

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...

New Delhi, February 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid rich tributes to the late Tamil Nadu chief minister, J Jayalalithaa, and said she made a place in the hearts and minds of countless people as a charismatic leader and an outstanding administrator.On the 78th birth anniversary...

New Delhi, February 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the late former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalithaa, on her birth anniversary, stating that she had earned a special place in the hearts and minds of countless people as a charismatic leader and...

New Delhi, February 23 The Delhi government is likely to launch the eBike-Didi scheme in the coming months as part of its initiatives to promote women empowerment and reduce air pollution in the national capital, officials said on Monday.A proposal for the e-Bike Didi scheme is under...

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...

February 18, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today inaugurated the JSW Women-Centric BPO at the Integrated Business Hub and Innovation Centre in Dimapur.The facility has been set up by the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) in collaboration with the JSW Foundation under...

Dimapur (Nagaland), February 18 Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurated a women-centric business process outsourcing (BPO) center in Dimapur on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards women-focused employment generation.The initiative is a collaborative effort between the...

Bhopal, Feb 18 Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda on Wednesday presented the state’s “women-centric” budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 4,38,317 crore, and said no new taxes would be imposed.Devda presented the third consecutive budget of the Mohan Yadav government amid...

Bhopal, February 18 Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the state's "women-centric" budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 4,38,317 crore on Wednesday, and said no new taxes would be imposed.Devda presented the third consecutive budget of the Mohan Yadav government amid...

Amaravati, February 15 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu extended greetings to the NTR Memorial Trust on Sunday as it celebrated 29 years of service, praising its unwavering commitment to social welfare.Naidu emphasized that the Trust continued to uphold the core belief of...

Khandwa (MP), February 14 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday hailed women as goddesses and said his government remains firmly committed to their welfare under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He attacked the Congress, accusing it of making derogatory remarks...

New Delhi, February 14 – Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD), Annapurna Devi, stated on Saturday that women's safety in the workplace is not merely a legal requirement, but a reflection of the nation's commitment to justice and equality.Addressing a National Conference on...

Mumbai, February 14 – Actress Sudha Chandran, who recently was on her way to seek blessings at the holy shrine of Sai Baba in Shirdi, shared a beautiful moment she experienced during her journey, which she undertook by the Vande Bharat train from Mumbai to Shirdi.The actress praised the spirit...

Mumbai, February 13 Actor Rani Mukerji said on Friday that she is happy with the box office success of her latest movie "Mardaani 3" and believes it will only encourage other filmmakers to make more such films.Mukerji, who reprised her role of tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the movie, said...