Ranchi, July 19 (IANS) The Churchu block in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand has long been infamous for ‘red terror,’ but today the same region is emerging as a symbol of women’s empowerment and self-reliance. Many women in Kajri village have begun contributing to their families’ income and strengthening their social standing. They have taken to the lac bangle enterprise and are earning an income of ₹70,000-₹80,000 per month. Their lives have undergone a significant change after joining …
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Patna, June 11 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary highlighted the state’s growth story and sought major financial and institutional assistance from the Centre during the 11th meeting of NITI Aayog, held in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of states and Union Territories across the country.Addressing the gathering, the Bihar Chief Minister said the state has made remarkable progress …
Raipur, May 8 (IANS) The story of Purnima Basin, from Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, is that of an ordinary woman with extraordinary achievements. From facing daily hardships of making both ends meet to becoming a beacon of inspiration for fellow villagers, she has come a long way. She credits the Centre’s Lakhpati Didi yojana for the transformative change in her life and in the lives of a hundred others like her. She secured financial assistance under the Lakhpati Didi Yojana and adopt…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as India progresses further, the aspirations and contributions of women will continue to guide India’s collective journey towards a strong and prosperous nation. He also shared how women are now breaking away from the stereotypes by entering a profession that was considered “not for women”.”The achievements of India’s Nari Shakti are a source of pride and a powerful reminder of the transformative role in nation-building. …
Raipur, March 1 (IANS) The Lakhpati Didi Yojana, launched by the Modi government for the emancipation and empowerment of women, particularly those from rural backgrounds, is giving shape to the dreams and aspirations of crores of middle-class farmers and their families.In Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district, the lives of rural women have undergone a sea-change as the villagers are not switched from stoves to gas cylinders but are also becoming self-reliant and self-employed.Here, the women are eng…