New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised ‘Vidur Prerana Swadeshi Herbal Tea’, made by women from Lakhiwala village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district and said the tea is rich in natural goodness and is a beautiful example of women becoming self-reliant. Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “In our country, tea is not merely a beverage; it embodies a sense of togetherness. Whether it is the start of the day, a m…
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New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) As the Digital India programme completes 11 years, the government’s eSaras platform is expanding digital market access for more than 8.99 crore registered Self-Help Group (SHG) members by enabling rural producers, women entrepreneurs and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to sell their products across the country through a trusted online marketplace, according to an official statement on Saturday.Developed by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the Ministry of E…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The government on Saturday said the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme has surpassed sanctioning of loans to more than two lakh micro food processing enterprises.While crossing 2 lakh loan sanctions, the scheme has leveraged project investments of over Rs 20,300 crore, informed Chirag Paswan, Minister for Food Processing Industries.Speaking at an event here to celebrate the historic milestone, the minister said nearly 90 per…
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Cash transfer schemes launched in Maharashtra and Odisha for the uplift of poor women have enabled beneficiaries to build higher savings along with higher expenditure on medical and education-related needs that benefited the entire family, according to a working paper published by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. The paper, titled ‘Unconditional Women Cash Transfer Programmes in India: Evidence from Maharashtra and Odisha’, states that the findings in…
Agartala, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given top priority to the political and economic empowerment of women, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday while addressing a gathering of Self Help Group (SHG) members here.The Chief Minister said women-led SHGs were playing a significant role in Tripura’s predominantly rural economy, with nearly 70 per cent of the state comprising rural areas, thereby contributing substantially to the growth of the state’s Gross State Dome…
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, April 30 (IANS) India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), under the Department of Posts, on Thursday announced the launch of its Self Help Group (SHG) Savings Account, aimed at advancing financial inclusion and empowering women-led SHGs across rural India.The IPPB SHG Savings Account is designed to be zero balance, zero charges account to ensure affordability; digitally enabled for simplified on-boarding; and delivered through the vast network of Post Offices and Postmen/Gramin Dak Sevaks.Key …
Itanagar, April 15 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday underscored that women’s participation in policymaking is a crucial indicator of development, pointing out that developed nations often have 40-50 per cent representation of women in governance. Addressing a special programme themed “Celebrating Strength, Equality and Leadership,” organised to mark the spirit of women’s empowerment and raise awareness about the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, the Chie…
Dehradun, March 1 (IANS) A Woman Self-Help (SHG) group in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag is under the spotlight over production of herbal colours for the Holi festival — an organic choice they made some time ago and found subsequent connect and support from the locals, in their own village and adjoining regions. The herbal colours i.e. chemical-free colours, are in high demand in the market, and SHGs are now faced with resurgent demands.This has given impetus to their businesses and also spurred new…
Shillong, Feb 25 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, on Wednesday informed the Assembly that the state’s Self-Help Group (SHG) movement has expanded exponentially over the last seven years under the ruling dispensation, emerging as one of the largest grassroots livelihood initiatives in the region and covering nearly 90 per cent of households.Replying to a question in the House, the Chief Minister said the number of SHGs in Meghalaya has risen from just about 4,000–5,000 group…