Latest Women empowerment News & Updates

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted that ‘Bharat Tex 2026,’ which brings the country’s complete textile value chain under one roof, also reflects India’s Vision 2030 roadmap for the textile sector.The Prime Minister shared on X an article written by Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, on how ‘Bharat Tex 2026’ reflects the nation’s manufacturing strength, rich textile heritage and expanding global presence. The minister wrote that…

Nanded, July 13 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday inspected the facilities for women inmates at Nanded district court in Maharashtra, apart from interacting with the inmates to note their problems. In a message on X, Rahatkar said, “Conversed with the women prisoners in Nanded District Jail to understand their problems and needs. The law can limit freedom, but not human rights! Every woman should get the opportunity for respect and rehabilitation.”In …

Srinagar, July 12 (IANS) The Kashmir Women’s Organisation (KWO) has said the organisation will significantly intensify its campaign against drug addiction by placing women at the forefront of awareness, prevention and rehabilitation efforts under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign. Speaking to IANS on Saturday, KWO Chairperson Darakhshan Hassan Bhat, a PhD scholar, said that the KWO will expand awareness programmes, strengthen family support systems, facilitate counselling and rehabilitation through…

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Germany are working closely together in the renewable energy sector to create a more sustainable environment and this relationship will deepen going ahead, the German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann said. “It’s a very, very good framework where India and Germany put together their thoughts, expertise, and knowledge in order to create a better and more sustainable general environment. This includes, of course, clean energy, and we are very actively workin…

Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) Gujarat plans to recruit around 50,000 personnel into the Police Department through direct recruitment by 2033, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced while addressing newly appointed Police Sub-Inspectors in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. The announcement came during the appointment letter distribution ceremony for 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors.Sanghavi said the recruitment drive would further strengthen the state’s policing ca…

Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actress Shiny Doshi believes Indian television needs to move beyond portraying women as “soft” and “helpless girls” and instead focus on stronger, more contemporary female characters.Speaking about the changing landscape of television, Shiny said that most of the roles she has been offered over the years have revolved around a similar image of the ‘ideal’ television heroine.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Shiny said, “Television, I feel that all the shows that h…

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will observe a statewide ‘Jan Seva Saptah’ (Public Service Week) from July 22 to July 26 to celebrate the birth anniversary of the former national president and ex-Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar. The announcement was made by NCP State President and MP Sunil Tatkare on Monday.Paying tribute to the late leader, Tatkare described Ajit Pawar as a symbol of relentless hard work, decisive leadership and an unwavering commitment to the p…

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) In his latest edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted an inspiring grassroots effort from Biora of Rajgarh district, where local women have transformed plastic waste into a powerful tool for environmental conservation and urban beautification. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister urged citizens to reflect on cleanliness and the often-overlooked individuals who shoulder the responsibility of maintaining it.”Dear countrymen, we all want ou…

Bhopal, June 23 (IANS) In a significant push towards overall development, public welfare, and women empowerment, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved multiple public interest schemes worth Rs 5,960 crore under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The Cabinet gave its nod to continue the Chief Minister Kanya Vivah Sahayata Yojana and Kalyani Vivah Sahayata Yojana for the next five years, starting April 1, 2026, with an allocation of Rs 1,740.57 crore.Under this scheme, financ…

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) The Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, will be introduced during the forthcoming Monsoon Session to provide legal recognition to women farmers as independent farmers in the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday directed officials to formulate a comprehensive policy to safeguard the rights of women farmers and promote their holistic empowerment. He was speaking at a presentation on the Women Farmers Empowerment Bill. CM Fadnavis said women account…