Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 27 (IANS) A vibrant two-day “Aajeevika Holi Mela” began on Friday in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur. The occasion was marked by the colours of celebration and the spirit of women-led entrepreneurship.The fair is being organised by the Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (MPSRLM) under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department at the Old Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office premises.The objective of the event is to promote rural women empowerment by pr…
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Nahan (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 26 (IANS) Women are becoming self-reliant and financially self-sufficient by joining Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across various states in the country. They are also benefiting greatly from various women empowerment schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Central level. As a result of this, women today have become financially stronger and more confident.Women in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, are also benefiting from government schemes like this….
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…
Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the BJP-led government has set a target of making 40 lakh women in the state ‘lakhpati’, as part of its broader vision to economically empower women through sustained livelihood support.Addressing a cheque distribution programme for women beneficiaries under Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district, the Chief Minister said women empowerment remains a central pillar of the state governmen…
Imphal, Feb 23 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday said that the National Integration Tour helps people understand the country’s diversity, pluralism and cultural unity, while fostering a stronger sense of national integration. On Monday, the Governor visited the headquarters of 26 Sector, Assam Rifles at Pallel in the tribal-inhabited Kakching district, where he flagged off a team that participated in the National Integration Tour 2025-2026. The 23-member team, comprising lead…
Bhagalpur, Feb 23 (IANS) Aromatherapy-based gulal is being prepared in Bihar’s Bhagalpur, Bihar, for the upcoming festival of Holi and women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) are leading this unique initiative. Priya Soni, Director of the self-help group and entrepreneurship organisation, told IANS that this year, Holi colours will reflect a beautiful blend of fragrance and health. A special variety of gulal, prepared with aromatherapy in mind, is being introduced in the market, she said.A…
New Delhi/Itanagar, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the NDA government at the Centre has devoted unprecedented attention and resources to the comprehensive development of the Northeast region, ushering in a new phase of growth, connectivity and opportunities across the area. The Prime Minister, in a letter to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on the occasion of the 40th Statehood Day, said the Centre worked round the clock to develop connectivity in the borde…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Achieving the ambitious goal of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ would require connecting at least 10 crore women to the various financial inclusion initiatives of the Ministry of Rural Development, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday.He instructed officials to work in close coordination with state governments and prepare a concrete, time-bound action plan to ensure the successful attainment of the target.In the meeting, the minister sought a d…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) India’s drone ecosystem is growing at a rapid pace with the number of registered drones in the country crossing the 38,500 mark and as many as 39,890 DGCA-certified remote pilots in the country (as of February 2026), according to official figures released on Tuesday.Over 240 approved training organisations have also been set up to provide skilled manpower for operating and maintaining the drones.This growing adoption of drones reflects the maturation of a comprehensive…
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Feb 14 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday called upon the youth of the state to take the lead in building a “Viksit Arunachal” by 2047, stressing the importance of informed participation, awareness of public policies, cultural pride, and economic self-reliance.Addressing the ‘YuvaSoch, Naya Arunachal’ interactive programme organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Arunachal Pradesh State unit, at Tawang, the Chief Minis…