women's empowerment

New Delhi, March 21 – National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar called upon the media to move beyond mere reporting and instead focus on fostering awareness, protecting dignity, and promoting gender justice, an official said on Saturday.Speaking at Media Manthan, a...

Ranchi, March 18 – Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren stated on Wednesday that the government has prioritized ensuring social security for every citizen, providing food to every household, ensuring quality education for children, and improving healthcare facilities for all.He said in the...

New Delhi, March 17 Water security, gender equality, and community participation are essential for India to achieve sustainable development and its vision for 2047, policymakers and experts said at a national seminar held here ahead of World Water Day.The seminar on "Water, Gender, and...

Patna, March 17 More than 6,000 women secured jobs and employment at the two-day job fair organized by the Women and Child Development Corporation (WCDC) here, an official said on Tuesday.The two-day 'Women's Mega Job Fair-2026', which concluded on Tuesday, saw 18,500 registrations by women...

New Delhi, March 17 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that major announcements for women and girls would be made in the 2026-27 budget, which will be presented in the Delhi Assembly later this month.Addressing the 'Nari Utsav' programme at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, she praised...

Bengaluru, March 16 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called upon the women members of the Congress party to play a crucial role in the party’s victory in the by-elections for the Bagalkote and Davanagere South constituencies.He was speaking on Monday at an executive meeting and...

New Delhi, March 15: The empowerment and upliftment of women, driven by their active participation in the workforce, has emerged as a "key contributor" to the changing social landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, according to Darakshan Hassan Bhat, an activist of the Rashtriya Sewa Kendra Sangh...

Mumbai, March 15 – According to Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, creativity in governance lies in simple, practical ideas that improve people's lives, with humanity, positivity, and equality at its core.He was speaking at an event on the theme...

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...

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...