Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the active participation of women, or ‘Nari Shakti’, is fundamental to realising the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).Speaking at the inauguration of the Mahalaxmi Saras Exhibition, he said the country would reach its full economic potential only when women emerge as key contributors to the national economy.Honouring the contributions of women, the Chief Minister set an ambitious target f…
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Chandigarh, April 27 (IANS) Over 3.24 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ have been playing a crucial role in improving the rural economy of Punjab, said BJP’s Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu while announcing setting up a skill training centre near Chandigarh from his MPLAD fund. Interacting with over 1,200 women from villages at a function organised by BJP leader and former Punjab Agro Industries vice-chairman Manpreet Singh Bunny Sandhu in Dera Bassi town, the Rajya Sabha member stressed the ne…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wrote a letter to India’s Nari Shakti, highlighting the growing support for women’s reservation in legislative bodies and reaffirming the government’s commitment to implementing the long-pending reform. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Women across India are appreciating the initiative to ensure reservation for women in legislative bodies. Here is my letter to India’s Nari Shakti, reiterating our comm…
Bhubaneswar, April 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday conveyed deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Utkal Divas.Reacting to the letter by PM Modi, CM Majhi said, “On this auspicious occasion of Utkal Divas, I extend my deepest gratitude to you on behalf of the people of Odisha for your heartfelt wishes and your eloquent recognition of our state’s glorious history and civilization heritage. Your words have reso…
Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said on Sunday that women are the backbone of society, and their empowerment leads to the progress and development of the nation. Calling for greater awareness regarding women’s rights, respect and equal opportunities on International Women’s Day, he emphasised the importance of education, health and self-reliance of half the population.The Chief Minister was addressing the state-level International Women’s Day programme org…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) As India celebrates the growing role of women in the country’s economic transformation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that greater financial access is helping women achieve real independence. In a post on social media platform X on the occasion of International Women’s Day, FM Sitharaman highlighted how initiatives such as Jan Dhan accounts and the rise of “Lakhpati Didis” are strengthening women’s financial power and reshaping househo…
Jaipur, March 6 (IANS) More than 16 lakh women across Rajasthan have become ‘Lakhpati Didis’ due to the state government’s initiatives toward women’s empowerment and financial inclusion, officials said. “To provide economic support and employment opportunities for rural women, Rural Women’s BPOs will be established at the district level with an expenditure of Rs 100 crore,” officials added on Thursday.In addition, the loan limit under the Chief Minister Lakhpati Didi Loan Scheme has been increas…
Agartala, Feb 26 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that working for the welfare of the people remains the core objective of his government, asserting that citizens repose their trust in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its performance and development-oriented governance. Addressing a programme after inaugurating Viksit Bharat-Viksit Tripura at Children’s Park in Agartala, the Chief Minister said the present state government is committed to inclusive development, ens…
Agartala, Feb 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Saturday, took a swipe at the previous Left Front government, alleging that it ignored the labour class and created divisions between owners and workers, while asserting that the present BJP dispensation in the state is focused solely on inclusive development. Unveiling the bust of Syama Prasad Mukherjee at the Nagerjala Bus stand here, the Chief Minister said that in the last one year alone, foundation stones have been laid and proje…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) ‘Seva’ and service to the citizens, particularly the vulnerable and disadvantaged sections of people, formed the core of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first four decisions from the new office ‘Seva Teerth’, as he took charge of the new office at Kartavya Path on Friday and sat down to work.The Prime Minister signed important files and gave his approval to four key projects which would have a direct bearing on the lives of Lakhpati Didis, farmers and youth. The ini…