New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in partnership with IIM Ahmedabad, the Gates Foundation and the Gujarat government, organised a workshop to launch State and District reports on Sustainable Development Goal 5 and to push for district‑level action on gender equality, an official statement said on Friday.The technical sessions focused on strengthening SDG 5 monitoring and evidence systems, women’s economic empowerment and social empowerment of women, the statement from NITI Aayog said.State…
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New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Kisan Trust organised the ‘Aparajita Samman Samaroh 2026’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day, bringing together policymakers, experts and women achievers to discuss empowerment and recognise the courage and achievements of women, including acid attack survivors.The programme, attended by hundreds of women from Delhi and Muzaffarnagar, featured discussions on women’s economic participation, employment opportunities and rehabilitation of acid attack surv…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday led a special display of women’s strength on Kartavya Path by joining the ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’.The march was organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Other participants included Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi, Union Ministers of State Anupriya Patel and Savitri Thakur and National Commission for Women Chairperson V…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, on Thursday said that women must be recognised as central architects of India’s growth story as the country moves towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.Speaking at the ‘Sashakt Nari, Viksit Bharat’ conference organised by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) in the national capital, the Chairperson stressed that women’s economic participation is essential for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.We…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Union Cabinet Minister Annapurna Devi and lauded her efforts to strengthen women and child welfare initiatives in the country. The Prime Minister took to the social media platform X to convey his wishes. He wrote, “Best wishes to Union Cabinet Minister Annpurna Devi Ji on her birthday. Her efforts to boost women and child welfare are noteworthy. Praying for her long life and good health.”Uttar Prade…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will begin a four-day visit to Goa, Karnataka and Jharkhand from Saturday, an official said.She will leave for Goa on Saturday evening. On Sunday, the President will undertake a sea sortie aboard a submarine from Karwar Harbour in Karnataka.The following day, December 29, the President will grace the centenary celebrations of Ol Chiki at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. On the same day, she will also address the 15th convocation ceremony of NIT, Jamshedpur…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will make a four-day visit to Goa, Karnataka and Jharkhand from December 27 to 30, an official said on Friday. She will leave for Goa in the evening of December 27. On Sunday, the President will take a sea sortie in a submarine from Karwar Harbour, Karnataka.The following day, December 29, the President will grace the centenary celebrations of Ol Chiki at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. On the same day, she will also address the 15th convocation ceremony …
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 20 children from 18 states and union territories, recognising their exceptional achievements and contributions in various fields, including art, culture, sports and innovation. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu extended her blessings to the awardees and congratulated their families.“I extend my blessings to all the children. These young achievers have brought pride to thei…