women's empowerment

Patna, March 14: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar briefly expressed his displeasure during a public meeting on Saturday when several people—particularly women—began leaving the venue while he was addressing the gathering.The incident occurred during his ongoing "Samriddhi Yatra" (Progress...

Dharamshala, March 14 Modern universities must focus on faculty development, innovation, and strong academic collaboration to build a globally competitive education system, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Saturday.Addressing the ninth convocation of the Central University of Himachal...

East Shillong legislator and former Cabinet Minister, Ampareen Lyngdoh, emphasized the importance of the gender budget introduced by the Meghalaya government on Friday, describing it as a policy-driven framework aimed at strengthening women's empowerment and embedding gender sensitivity in...

A breastfeeding room was inaugurated at Biswanath Railway Station in Assam on Thursday as part of efforts to promote women's welfare and childcare.The facility was launched by MLA Pramod Borthakur in collaboration with the District Administration and a women's empowerment center.A meeting to...

United Nations, March 13 – The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Fund has emerged as a strong vehicle for South-South cooperation, promoting women's empowerment through development, according to leaders from the three nations.The Fund is "a far-sighted joint initiative of the governments of...

Patna, March 12 – An emotional moment occurred during Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's "Samriddhi Yatra" (development journey) in the Purnea district of Bihar, when Food and Consumer Protection Minister Leshi Singh broke down on stage while praising the Chief Minister.Addressing a group of...

Mumbai, March 12 Adani Group's CSR arm, Adani Foundation, plans to empower one million women across the country under its Swabhimaan initiative, its chairperson Priti Adani said on Thursday, while asserting that empowering a woman is not merely helping an individual but investing in the future...

New Delhi, March 12 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the 8th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) on Thursday, highlighting that empowered women will shape the nation's future.Addressing the students, the Chief Minister said that the...

Chandigarh, March 11 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday criticised the opposition, accusing them of abandoning the budget debate because they could not defend their criticism of his government's new scheme to provide Rs 1,000 per month to women.Mann said that parties that kept...

On Wednesday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated and laid the foundation for 1,999 development projects worth approximately Rs 72 crore in the Navlapur village, while also opening the advanced Tropic of Cancer Science Park in Salal, Sabarkantha district.Addressing officials and...

Hamirpur, March 11 Tourism Ambassador to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, Vanshika Parmar, emphasized the need for a policy-driven approach to strengthen women's leadership and economic participation in the state.Parmar, who was also Miss Earth India 2022, was the chief guest at a...

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...

Patna, March 11: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Araria on Wednesday as part of his "Samriddhi Yatra" (Development Journey).During his address to the gathering, the Chief Minister was seen urging some members of the audience to stay, addressing them in his characteristic style...

Raipur, March 11 Chhattisgarh has secured the top position among larger states in the February 2026 national ranking under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, marking a significant milestone in the field of women's health, nutrition, and empowerment, officials said on Wednesday...

March 10, New Delhi – The Consulate General of India in Toronto organized a community event to commemorate International Women’s Month, celebrating women's achievements and highlighting support services for those facing challenging situations.The event was held in partnership with the Elspeth...

Bhagalpur (Bihar), March 10 – The traditional Manjusha art of Bhagalpur, Bihar, which received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag five years ago, has become a major source of income for women and has helped this folk art gain wider national and international recognition.On September 14...

New Delhi, March 10 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that her government is committed to ensuring that every woman has access to quality healthcare, through improved services, awareness, and the expansion of medical facilities.Gupta, while attending a conference on "Women in...

Today, female students and a female teacher paid tribute to Savitribai Phule on the anniversary of her death. She was the first female teacher in India and a remarkable social reformer who dedicated her life to the education of girls and the empowerment of women.In 1848, she established the...

Mumbai, March 10 In a major move to support working women, Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Ajit Pawar, announced a new ‘Come Early-Go Early’ policy for female government employees in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) on Tuesday.The announcement was made in the...

Mumbai, March 10 – On this International Women’s Day, 6,000 women came together in Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to participate in "Run for Health," an event organized by actor and fitness enthusiast, Milind Soman.Speaking after the event, Milind praised the women, saying, "Delhi has always...