women's empowerment

New Delhi, March 8. Speakers at the National Convention of Women, ‘Bharati – Nari to Narayani’, emphasised the need to promote female-led development rooted in Indian values while calling for actionable plans to empower women across the country.Speaking to IANS, Dr. Leena Rahane, a professor...

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...

New Delhi, March 8 President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that empowered women play a very important role in social progress and are the greatest force needed for building the country's future.She added that educated, self-reliant women are the builders of India, which is not just a piece of...

Bhubaneswar, March 8 BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik on Sunday criticized the BJP government in Odisha for the "total failure of leadership" in addressing the "increasing" number of crimes against women.Addressing the party's women leaders and members on the occasion of International Women's Day...

New Delhi, March 8 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating historic projects worth over Rs 18,000 crore to the people of Delhi on International Women’s Day.PM Modi inaugurated two new corridors of the Delhi Metro and laid the foundation...

Agartala/Aizawl, March 8 – The Red Shield Division of the Indian Army organised a series of health and wellness initiatives across Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, and Manipur on Sunday to mark International Women's Day, aiming to promote preventive healthcare and enhance medical awareness...

Nahan (HP), March 8 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu honored several women on Sunday for their outstanding contributions to various fields at a program organized here to mark International Women's Day.He praised the efforts of women across the state and said their...

New Delhi, March 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi was joined by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday in extending greetings on International Women's Day, praising the role of "Nari Shakti" (women's power) in India's progress.In a post on the social media platform X, the Union Home Minister...

New Delhi, March 8 A candlelight concert organized by a healthcare institution to celebrate the spirit of womanhood was held in Gurugram on International Women's Day, according to an official statement.The event, titled "Shakti," which honored the strength, resilience, and contributions of...

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Uttar Pradesh government recognized women's empowerment at a state-level event held in Lucknow.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed cheques, appointment letters, and Ayushman cards to beneficiary women under various schemes. He also...

Churu (Rajasthan), March 8 The story of Rajasthan’s Pana Devi is one of courage, determination, and an indomitable spirit that overcame countless challenges, from childhood to adulthood, and ultimately led to a success story that many would consider near impossible.From a young age, Pana Devi...

Chandigarh, March 8 Congress leader Kumari Selja on Sunday demanded that all women in Haryana be given Rs 2,100 per month under the Lado-Lakshmi scheme.Extending greetings on International Women's Day, the MP from Sirsa said that governments should take concrete steps to ensure women's...

New Delhi, March 8 On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led a special display of women’s strength on Kartavya Path on Sunday by participating in the ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’.The march was organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development...

Agartala, March 8 – Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan interacted with members of Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at the International Trade & Fair Centre in Tripura on the occasion of International Women's Day and praised their contribution to grassroots development and women's empowerment...

Chandigarh, March 8 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Sunday that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has fulfilled its biggest electoral promise, unveiling the ‘Mukh Mantri Mawaan Dhian Satkar Yojna’ to provide monthly financial assistance to women across Punjab.Under the...

New Delhi, March 8: Women parliamentarians and leaders participating in the two-day national convention of women thought leaders, ‘Bharati–Nari to Narayani’, highlighted the role of women's empowerment rooted in Indian traditions while addressing the gathering in the national capital on the...

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...

New Delhi, March 8 Celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Kangana Ranaut, extended their wishes on International Women's Day, describing women as "pure kindness, gentleness, care, and unstoppable power filled with fire."Khan shared a picture of herself on her Instagram...

March 08, Cuttack – The High Court of Orissa and the Odisha State Legal Services Authority observed International Women's Day at Bellview Square in Cuttack.On this occasion, a human chain was formed at Bellview Square by judicial officers from the Registry of the High Court of Orissa, the...

Agartala, March 8 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Sunday that the Northeast has been witnessing connectivity development over the past decade, boosting economic activities in the region.Addressing the graduation ceremony of Tripura Central University in Suryamaninagar in West Tripura...