women entrepreneurs

Sambalpur (Odisha), March 29 – Sujata Bhuyan, a fish farmer from Sambalpur, Odisha, expressed immense happiness on Sunday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned her work during the 132nd episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', calling it a proud and emotional moment for her and her family.Reacting to...

Gandhinagar, March 26 Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) announced on Thursday the launch of 'Women in Fintech Accelerator' under the GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH) to strengthen the participation of women-led startups in India's International Financial...

Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, March 18: A state-wide 'Millet Festival and Natural Farmer Market' will be held across 16 municipal corporations in Gujarat on March 21 and 22, with the main event scheduled at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, state spokesperson and Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani...

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...

New Delhi, March 17 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reiterated the transformative role of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in supporting small-scale entrepreneurs across India by providing collateral-free credit, enabling millions to turn their business ideas into reality without...

New Delhi, March 16 The government will soon launch a revised Stand-Up India scheme to provide better benefits to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women entrepreneurs who want to start new businesses, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.Launched in 2016, the...

Lucknow, March 15 Ahead of the Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the role of women in overcoming the "challenges of the pre-2017 period" and transforming the state from turmoil to a celebration of women's power.In a letter addressed to...

The three-day Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems, which concluded yesterday in New Delhi, has laid the groundwork for developing gender-sensitive policies and inclusive innovations in agriculture. The conference, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, focused on promoting...

Washington, March 13 – The White House marked Women’s History Month with a ceremony celebrating the role of women in American society. The event brought together female officials, working mothers, entrepreneurs, athletes, and law enforcement officers.First Lady Melania Trump opened the program...

Assam CM distributes cheques to women entrepreneurs in JalukbariAssam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today distributed cheques of ₹10,000 each to women entrepreneurs under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA) in the Jalukbari Assembly constituency.The programme was held at...

New Delhi, March 11 President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a three-day global conference on women in agricultural and food systems on Thursday, to be held in the national capital.Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi will also be...

New Delhi, March 11 Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India's progress towards women-led development and reaffirmed the country's commitment to advancing gender equality and strengthening access to justice at a United Nations event in New York...

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...

Amaravati, March 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said that women entrepreneurs will play a key role in strengthening economic empowerment in the state.He symbolically presented a cheque of Rs 10,100 crore to women Self-help Groups (SHGs) as part of financial...

Amaravati, March 8 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Sunday that the state government has set a target of developing five lakh women as entrepreneurs.He stated that one lakh women have already been turned into entrepreneurs within a year and expressed confidence...

Mission YUVA outreach connects youth with schemes, support, and guidance as departments showcase opportunities, while women and SHG members mark Women's Day participation.March 8, Chadoora: A one-day Entrepreneurship Fair was organized at Town Hall, Chadoora, by the District Employment and...

New Delhi, March 8 Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Sunday extended greetings on International Women's Day, stating that women are the foundation of a developed India.She also praised President Droupadi Murmu as a living example of women's potential...

Amaravati, March 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Sunday that women entrepreneurs will play a key role in strengthening economic empowerment in the state.Addressing International Women's Day celebrations at Amaravati Parade Grounds here, the chief minister greeted...

Mumbai, March 8 Progcap, a fintech company focused on MSMEs, said on Sunday that its ProgShakti initiative has enabled over ₹10,000 crore in credit to women entrepreneurs since its launch in March last year, offering collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh. The initiative aims to provide...