Agartala, Jan 21 (IANS) The development of Tripura can be accelerated by strengthening unity among its people, which will help build an “Ek Tripura, Srestha Tripura”, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Wednesday, reiterating that socio-economic development and lasting peace remain the state government’s top priorities. Addressing the Tripura Statehood Day celebration after inaugurating the programme at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan here, the Chief Minister said the primary objective of obse…
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Gandhinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) At a time when women across Gujarat are steadily redefining their economic and social roles, Rajiben Vankar from Kutch district has emerged as a powerful symbol of self-reliance, resilience and environmental responsibility.By transforming traditional weaving skills into a sustainable livelihood and converting waste plastic into useful products, Rajiben has not only secured her own future but has also generated employment for dozens of rural women.Over the years, sustai…
Gandhinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) In a decision under the Gujarat Textile Policy-2024, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved key amendments aimed at strengthening women’s empowerment and expanding the scope of benefits for non-polluting textile units, including those located within municipal areas in the state. For the first time, the Textile Policy has adopted a focused and structured approach to support the empowerment and income growth of women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across both rural and u…
Agartala, Jan 18 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state will develop infrastructure in agricultural markets across Tripura to boost farmers’ income and strengthen their livelihoods in the state, State Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Sunday. Nath said that to further enhance farmers’ income and make Tripura self-reliant in foodgrain production, the state government will develop infrastructure, including market buildings, in each of the 60 …
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The National Cooperative Database (NCD) has recorded over 8.5 lakh cooperatives, of which approximately 6.6 lakh are operational — covering nearly 98 per cent of rural India and serving around 32 crore members across 30 sectors, official data showed on Sunday.These institutions connect milk producers, artisans, fishers, traders, and workers to markets, while connections with women-led SHGs have integrated nearly 10 crore women into the cooperative framework.“From nati…
Jaipur, Jan 16 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is witnessing a new era of women’s empowerment.In Rajasthan, women associated with Rajeevika are playing a decisive role in the state’s development journey by becoming economically self-reliant and strengthening their families.Addressing a pre-budget dialogue with women of Rajeevika self-help groups at Birla Auditorium, the Chief Ministe…
Guwahati, January 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that at least 8 lakh women in the state connected with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have become “Lakhpati Baideus ”. The Lakhpati Baideo Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Assam government aimed at economically empowering women, particularly those associated with self-help groups (SHGs). The scheme seeks to enable women to achieve an annual income of at least Rs 1 lakh through sustainable livelihood activitie…
Chennai, Jan 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Monday rolled out ‘Kuppai Thiruvizha 5.0’, a 12-day statewide waste collection and management campaign aimed at accelerating the transition towards a zero-waste-to-landfill model. The initiative, jointly announced by the government’s Clean Tamil Nadu Company Limited (CTCL) and the Thooimai Mission, will be held from January 12 to January 23 and will involve coordinated action across urban and rural local bodies.The campaign is built around four strategic obje…
Bhopal, Jan 7 (IANS) PM POSHAN, a central government scheme running under the Ministry of Education, was launched with an objective to provide hot cooked meals to the children studying in government as well as government-aided schools across the country, aiming to cover all eligible children pertaining to the lower strata. The program sought to address hunger and education and improve the nutritional index of all these children, mandating that the children be provided with at least one portion o…
Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Former Union Minister Smriti Irani said that it was not her victories, but her defeats that shaped her destiny and transformed her life. She emphasised that struggles and failures in life define a person’s true identity and direction. Smriti Irani was speaking on Monday at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sitapura, during the second day of the Rajasthan DigiFest TiE Global Summit 2026.She addressed a session titled “Leadership Beyond Labels: Women, Power and …