New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that the Women’s Reservation Bill marks the beginning of a new era. She added that it has taken decades of progress for women in the country to reach this stage, evolving from the ideals of “Beti Bachao” and “Beti Padhao” to now moving towards “Beti Badhao”. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Gupta noted, “I feel that a new era is beginning with this Women’s Reservation Bill. It has taken almost a century for the daugh…
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New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that more than 60 per cent of loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana have been availed by women.Addressing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ at the Vigyan Bhawan here, the Prime Minister noted that women in India are increasingly stepping forward to build their own identities through new businesses.”Today, our daughters are carving out their identities in new businesses. More than 60 per cent of loans under the Mudra sch…
Jaipur, April 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajanlal Sharma asserted that women are not only capable of governance but can often excel at it. He remarked that if women can efficiently manage households, they are equally competent to govern the nation with vision and responsibility.CM Sharma was addressing women from diverse fields at a programme held at the Chief Minister’s residence on Sunday, where he highlighted the significance of the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ (Women’s Re…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a national-level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ at the Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital on Monday at 11 a.m.The Sammelan is expected to witness the participation of eminent personalities and women achievers from diverse fields, including government, academia, science, sports, entrepreneurship, media, social work, and culture.The event aims to bring together a wide spectrum of stakeholders to deliberate on the role of women …
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend and address a national-level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ at the Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital on Monday at 11 a.m., according to an official statement issued on Sunday.The Sammelan is expected to witness the participation of eminent personalities and women achievers from diverse fields, including government, academia, science, sports, entrepreneurship, media, social work, and culture. The event aims to bring together a…
Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) In the backdrop of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill, a Parliament session will be held to discuss the implementation of women’s reservation. In this context, a 10-day awareness campaign will be conducted across Karnataka to educate women about their rights, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, announced. Speaking at a press conference held on Saturday at the State BJP Office in Bengaluru, she a…
Bhopal/Sehore, April 11 (IANS) In a major boost to women’s empowerment in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will release the 35th instalment of the popular ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ from Ashta in Sehore district on Sunday. He will directly transfer Rs 1,500 into the bank accounts of over 1.25 crore women beneficiaries across the state through a single-click DBT (direct benefit transfer). The event, to be held in Ashta, marks another milestone in the scheme that has become an additional…
Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) Women in West Bengal on Friday welcomed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s decision as it released the poll manifesto to provide them a monthly assistance of Rs 3,000 ahead of the two-phased Assembly polls scheduled later this month.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released “Sankalp Patra” (election manifesto) for the April 23 and 29 Assembly polls in West Bengal.During the event, Union Minister Shah announced that a monthly assistance of Rs 3,000 will be provided to st…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday visited the Arts Faculty at Delhi University to support a signature campaign backing the Nari Shakti Vandan Act that promotes greater political representation for women. The law reserves one-third of the women’s quota in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.Addressing the gathering, she underlined the urgent need to increase women’s participation in governance and policymaking.Chief Minister Gupta said meaningful c…
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Preeti Jhangiani shared her reaction to the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling it a civilizational movement for the country.During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Preeti welcomed the latest move by the government.She was asked, “How do you see the massive change in the political scenario as the Women’s Bill is going to pass?”Sharing her views on the matter, Preeti told IANS, “You know, I think the fact that this bill is finally being passed after 27 long years,…