women's empowerment

Jammu, March 7 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, several women in Jammu expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for implementing various schemes aimed at empowering women across the country.They said that these initiatives have provided women with...

Mumbai, March 7 The Maharashtra government will continue to implement schemes aimed at strengthening security, education, employment, and financial support for women, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said on Saturday.She was speaking after unveiling the 'Mahila Sanman Portal' and...

New Delhi, March 7 Highlighting the need to establish a "correct narrative" about women's role in Indian society, Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief V Shantha Kumari said on Saturday that women have been given great importance in Indian culture, but some people use certain scriptures to suggest that...

Kohima, March 7 Nagaland Minister for Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, C. L. John, called for stronger collective efforts to address gender-based violence and unequal opportunities on Saturday, stating that such issues remain major barriers to women's empowerment.Speaking at the...

Navsari, March 7 – Asmita Patel, from the village of Soldhara in the Chikhli Taluka of the Navsari district, has established a profitable rural enterprise that generates an annual income of Rs 10.20 lakh and provides employment to 10 other women from her community.Her work, which includes...

New Delhi, March 7 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her heartfelt greetings to women across the country on the occasion of International Women’s Day, stating that the day inspires women to move forward with dignity and self-respect.Speaking to reporters, Rekha Gupta said that...

New Delhi, March 7 On the eve of International Women's Day, President Droupadi Murmu said that educated and empowered women can make a strong contribution to a prosperous and progressive nation.In a message issued on Saturday, the president asserted that women are the foundation of our society...

New Delhi, March 7 A two-day awareness campaign on menstrual health and hygiene was underway at two newly inaugurated stations of the Namo Bharat corridor to mark International Women's Day.A series of interactive activities related to menstrual hygiene have been set up at the Anand Vihar Namo...

New Delhi, March 7 The Fit India Movement launched a three-day International Women's Day (IWD) Carnival at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, starting on Saturday, to celebrate the spirit of International Women's Day.The event, themed "Strong Women, Strong Nation," brought together over 500 women...

Lucknow, March 7 – Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya narrowly escaped a major accident on Saturday when the helicopter he was travelling in experienced a technical malfunction and made an emergency landing at Lucknow Airport.Maurya was travelling by helicopter from La...

President Droupadi Murmu will deliver the keynote address during the national-level celebrations of International Women's Day at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi tomorrow.Organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the event will also be attended by Union Minister for Women and...

The BJP Mahila Morcha District Jammu celebrated International Women's Day with hundreds of female workers at the BJP office in Kachi Chawni, Jammu. The event, featuring speakers who highlighted the national government's programs for women-led development and financial empowerment, celebrated the...

New Delhi, March 6 To promote women's empowerment and inclusivity in toll operations, NHAI has deployed over 5,100 female staff during day shifts to manage toll booths at over 1,140 toll plazas across the National Highways and Expressway networks in the country.By encouraging greater...

New Delhi, March 6 The National Commission for Women will organize nationwide "Jan Sunwai" (public hearings) in around 500 districts between March 8 and March 14 to hear women's grievances and ensure quicker redressal, its chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar said here on Friday.Rahatkar noted...

Jaipur, March 6 More than 16 lakh women across Rajasthan have become "Lakhpati Didi" (Millionaire Sisters) due to the state government's initiatives towards women's empowerment and financial inclusion, officials said."To provide economic support and employment opportunities for rural women...

With the aim of promoting women's empowerment and highlighting the role of women in society, the National Women Leadership Conclave 2026 was held at the Jammu Convention Centre. The event was organized by the Shakti Udgjosh Foundation.The conclave focused on the contributions and achievements...

United Nations, March 5 – A UN official working on women's empowerment has highlighted India's program, which has provided banking services to over 290 million women, as a global model for "transforming the lives of women and girls."Sandra Hendriks, the director of policy for UN Women, the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 – Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs, George Kurian, said on Wednesday that the Centre's "Matsya Shakti" project would play a transformative role in empowering coastal minority communities through structured skill...

Mumbai, March 4 – Shilpa Shinde will be participating in an initiative titled "Selfie Lo Shine Karo" to celebrate International Women's Day with &TV. The actress says that she truly believes that confidence starts with how we see ourselves.The on-ground initiative will take place at a popular...

New Delhi, March 4 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated Holi at her residence on Wednesday and extended warm greetings to the people of the national capital.Earlier in the day, the CM also shared her wishes on X (formerly Twitter)."My warmest greetings to all of you on this...