women's empowerment

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...

Chandigarh, March 10 The Punjab Assembly passed a resolution on Tuesday condemning Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira for his derogatory comments about women participating in the "Mukhy Mantri Mahila Samman Yojna," under which the state government will provide Rs 1,000 per month to eligible...

Panaji, March 10 – In a major step towards social security and financial empowerment, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced on Tuesday that ₹45.26 crore has been directly credited to the bank accounts of over 2.24 lakh beneficiaries across the state.The disbursement covers both...

Thane, March 10 As many as 400 women will soon be trained and recruited as bus drivers for the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) service, Mayor Sujata Patil has said, emphasizing that true empowerment can be achieved through economic independence.Speaking at an International Women's Day...

Mumbai, March 9 – Maharashtra Minister for Women and Child Development, Aditi Tatkare, announced on Monday in the state Assembly that the government would strengthen measures against online abuse and digital harassment, which she said "undermines the confidence of women trying to enter public or...

Jabalpur, March 9 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed a gathering on Monday at a programme organized as part of the 2026 Fit India Women’s Week in Jabalpur, where he highlighted women’s empowerment, preventive healthcare initiatives, and ongoing development projects in the...

Mumbai, March 9 Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare stated on Monday that the state government would strengthen measures against cybercrime targeting women and continue with the benefits of the Ladki Bahin Yojana.While replying to a debate in the assembly related to International Women's Day...

Mumbai, March 9 Actress Soha Ali Khan described her return to the United Nations as a UNFPA Advocate as a "full circle moment" for her.Soha revealed that her first job, which paid, was with UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women in New Delhi).There, she worked towards advancing...

On International Women's Day, a grand event, "Fit India Women's Week 2026," was organized at the Collector's Auditorium. The event, presided over by District Panchayat CEO Abhishek Gehlot and with Chief Guest Mrs. Monu Kushraj बघेल, saw the felicitation of 73 women employees from the Department...

The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) celebrated International Women's Day across all districts of J&K, with a series of awareness and community mobilization activities aimed at empowering women and strengthening their role in community development.The celebrations were...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated today that "Nari Shakti" (women's power) is driving India's progress towards a developed nation through increased participation in STEM fields, research, and innovation. Responding to an article by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on social media, the...

Amaravati, March 9 YSRCP leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of staging "political dramas" instead of fulfilling promises made to women before the 2024 elections.He questioned how the CM could talk about women's empowerment when none of the...