Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs George Kurian on Wednesday said the Centre’s Matsya Shakti project would play a transformative role in empowering coastal minority communities through structured skill development and fisheries-based livelihood support.He was inaugurating a training-cum-awareness programme under the initiative at the Vizhinjam Regional Centre of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research…
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Itanagar, March 2 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, on Monday, highlighted that youth empowerment and preparing the next generation for emerging opportunities remain central to the government’s vision. Chairing a pre-budget consultative meeting with Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), the Deputy Chief Minister emphasised that the exercise was not a routine formality but a sincere effort to listen to people’s voices before finalising the annual state budget. He said…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) In a significant milestone in India’s commitment to inclusive and ethical artificial intelligence (AI) advancement, the government has launched a Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment, IT Ministry said on Friday.Officially launched at the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’, the casebook has been developed by the government through the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY, in partnership with UN Women and supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD).It brings to…
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…
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…
Raipur, Feb 18 (IANS) The impact of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme is becoming visible in the hamlets and remote villages of Chhattisgarh. The tribal women in Jagima village of Balrampur district are witnessing a transformative shift in their lives as well as livelihood, as the flagship scheme of the Central government is aiding them with monetary assistance and necessary support and training to help them become self-dependent. The PM JANMAN yojana, aimed at …
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Actress Karisma Kapoor took to her social media account to share a glimpse from her recent exclusive roundtable attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, further describing the experience as an ‘honour and privilege’. Karisma took to her social media account to post a group photograph from the private gathering, which saw a select group of successful women from different walks of life for a discussion on women’s empowerment, leadership.In the picture shared by …
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Annpurna Devi said on Saturday that women’s safety at the workplace is not merely a statutory requirement but a reflection of the nation’s commitment to justice and equality.Addressing a National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box), the Minister said that with over 1.48 lakh institutions registered on the SHe-Box portal, more than 60,000 Internal Committees functioning actively, and female labour f…
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Award-winning actress Halle Berry says her upcoming film Crime 101 celebrates women who refuse to be diminished, as she opened up about feeling emotional and deeply proud ahead of its release. Berry took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself speaking about the film, which she described as one of the most meaningful projects of her 30-year career.She wrote in the caption: “So proud to be a part of #Crime101 It was one of the best filmmaking experiences of my 30…
Bhopal, Feb 3 (IANS) More digital investment, innovations, technology upgradation, and an increase in job creation, particularly for women, will gain further pace through Union Budget provisions, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said while speaking at a joint press conference with state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal here on Tuesday. Both leaders welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and described the budget as welfare-oriented, inclusive, …