Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma stated that April 17 was envisioned as a historic and golden day for the country with the passage of the amendment to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but the opposition turned the occasion into a “dark chapter” for the nation’s women. He asserted that women across the country would not forgive the opposition and expressed confidence that Prime Minister Modi will ensure that the “half of th…
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Navsari, April 18 (IANS) Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Jagdish Vishwakarma on Saturday accused the Congress of obstructing the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that the opposition prevented a key measure aimed at ensuring greater political participation for women. Addressing a ‘Vikas Sankalp Sabha’ at Chikhli in Navsari district as part of the party’s campaign for local self-government elections, Vishwakarma said the Bill was introduced under the leadership of Prime Min…
Jaipur, April 15 (IANS) Jaipur Lok Sabha MP Manju Sharma stated that the vision of reserving seats for women dates back to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who initiated such a move during his tenure as President of the Ahmedabad Municipality. She emphasised that the spirit of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam reflects this very vision. Through this landmark legislation, women will receive 33 per cent reservation in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies, ensuring their meaningful participation…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government’s flagship ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) scheme has undergone third-party evaluations twice in 2020 and again in 2025 through NITI Aayog, and studies have found its effectiveness as satisfactory, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, in reply to a question, said, “The initiatives under BBBP have established an excellent recall value and transformed from a policy initiative into …
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar on Wednesday declared that the government is committed to ensuring rights and dignity for women farmers, confirming that a Special Bill for their empowerment will be tabled in the upcoming legislative session.Speaking at a special seminar on ‘Empowerment of Women Farmers’ held at the Central Hall of Vidhan Bhavan, the Deputy CM also announced the establishment of a state-level ‘Gender Resource Center’ modelled after cen…
Agartala, March 8 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday 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 lauded their contribution to grassroots development and women’s empowerment.Addressing a gathering of SHG members and ‘Lakhpati Didis’ at the International Trade & Fair Centre at Hapania, on the outskirts of the capital city, the Vice-President said tha…
Agartala/Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) Chief Ministers and several ministers from the Northeastern states on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a visionary blueprint that will guide India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. They said the Budget lays down a clear 25-year roadmap focused on inclusive growth, infrastructure development, employment generation and regional empowerment. Complimenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for present…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Farmer union leaders have expressed a mixed reaction to the Budget 2026 proposals on agriculture after being presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan earlier welcomed the Budget provisions for the welfare of poor and young farmers, and “lakhpati didis”.The Lakhpati Didi scheme was launched on August 15, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his government’s initiative …
Agartala, Jan 26 (IANS) In a pathbreaking gesture that resonated strongly with the cultural and linguistic sentiments of the people, Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Monday delivered his Republic Day address entirely in Bengali at the state-level celebrations, drawing widespread appreciation. The 77th Republic Day function, held at the Assam Rifles Ground here, witnessed an unprecedented and warmly received departure from tradition, as the Governor Reddy Nallu, whose mother tongue is Te…
Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) With the divine blessings of Lord Somnath, lives are being transformed in the city, with women becoming the biggest beneficiaries of a unique initiative launched for the ‘Vastra Prasad’. Local women in Prabhas Patan are gaining employment due to this and moving on the path of empowerment and self-reliance.A new chapter of women empowerment is being written in the sacred land of Somnath. Here, the sacred yellow cloths (pitambar) offered to Mahadev are no longer symbols o…