Nirmala Sitharaman bats for women-led initiatives in Budget speech, proposes Rs 1 lakh for one woman in every SHG under Mudra scheme
5 years, 6 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman bats for women-led initiatives in Budget speech, proposes Rs 1 lakh for one woman in every SHG under Mudra scheme

Firstpost  

Sitharaman proposed to expand the Women SHG interest subvention programme to all districts in India. She hailed the Naarendra Modi government for its encouragement in women entrepreneurship through schemes like Mudra scheme, Startup India and self-help group support. Sitharaman announced that one woman in every self-help groups will be made eligible for loan up to Rs 1 lakh under the government’s Mudra scheme. Scroll down to page 13 of the 15-page Budget document to look at the highlights in women-led development: Women Development by Sukanya Ray on Scribd “This government has supported and encouraged women entrepreneurship through various schemes such as Mudra scheme, Startup India and self-help group support. One woman in every SHG will also be made eligible for loan upto Rs 1 lakh under Mudra scheme,” she said.

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Budget 2025: What women taxpayers can expect
6 days, 5 hours ago

Budget 2025: What women taxpayers can expect

India Today  

As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025, women taxpayers are hopeful of policies that recognise their growing financial participation and empowerment. A BOOST TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS With the rise of women entrepreneurs and their growing contribution to the economy, the Union Budget 2025 is expected to introduce tax reliefs that encourage female-led businesses. Ridhima Kansal, Director of Rosemoore, …

2,750 families and 60 organisations to get ₹6 crore assistance from businessperson
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2,750 families and 60 organisations to get ₹6 crore assistance from businessperson

The Hindu  

As many as 2,750 families and 60 organisations, in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts of Karnataka and Kasargod district in Kerala, will get over ₹6 crore financial assistance towards healthcare, education expenses, sports activities and social service under the Asha Prakash Shetty Sahaya Hastha scheme, Neravu. On December 23, company chairman K. Prakash Shetty told reporters in Mangaluru that …

Yearender 2024: Govt schemes empowering women - a step towards financial independence
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Yearender 2024: Govt schemes empowering women - a step towards financial independence

India TV News  

As 2024 comes to an end, the year has witnessed several remarkable initiatives by the central and state governments aimed at improving the economic status of women. Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana In Delhi, the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana was introduced to provide financial support to women in the capital. While the benefits of this scheme will be available after the …

Assam to make 'Lakhpati Didis' out of 30 lakh SHG members, women to earn Rs 1 lakh per year
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Assam to make 'Lakhpati Didis' out of 30 lakh SHG members, women to earn Rs 1 lakh per year

India TV News  

The Assam government is all set to make 'Lakhpati Didis' out of 30 lakh self-help group members by pumping an annual business of Rs 30,000 crore. At present, approximately 8.5 lakh women will earn Rs 1 lakh per year by themselves through business under the Lakhpati Didi vision. If all the 30 lakh women have the specified target of Rs …

Editor’s Note | Why Political Parties’ Women Welfare Schemes Have Nothing to Do with Real Empowerment
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Editor’s Note | Why Political Parties’ Women Welfare Schemes Have Nothing to Do with Real Empowerment

The Hindu  

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Telangana to make 1 crore self-help group women crorepatis: Revanth Reddy
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Telangana to make 1 crore self-help group women crorepatis: Revanth Reddy

India Today  

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has announced plans to make one crore women from self-help groups financially independent by involving them in various business activities. Reddy highlighted initiatives such as free travel for women in state-run buses, subsidized LPG cylinders for Rs 500, free electricity up to 200 units for the poor, stitching uniforms for students, and “Indira Mahila Shakti” …

New loan scheme in Chhattisgarh, women can avail up to Rs 25,000
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New loan scheme in Chhattisgarh, women can avail up to Rs 25,000

India Today  

The BJP-led Chhattisgarh government has launched a new scheme allowing women beneficiaries of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana to get a loan of up to Rs 25,000. Named as Mahatari Shakti Loan Yojana, the scheme targets women beneficiaries who have bank accounts with State Rural Bank, aiming to enable them to open and operate self-employment ventures. ALL ABOUT THE SCHEME According …

IAS Subodh Agarwal’s Take On Education And Skill Development For Rural Women
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IAS Subodh Agarwal’s Take On Education And Skill Development For Rural Women

ABP News  

New Delhi, December 3: "When women at the grassroots level are empowered to take charge, they become agents of change, reshaping their communities and challenging societal norms for a more equitable future.” - IAS Subodh Agarwal Women's empowerment is not just a fundamental right; it is a crucial pillar for sustainable development and societal progress. So let us seek insights …

Nitish to launch women outreach drive on Dec 15
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Nitish to launch women outreach drive on Dec 15

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is all set to embark on yet another statewide journey, ‘Mahila Samvad Yatra’ from December 15 with an objective to interact with women to make on-the-spot assessment of execution of various schemes launched to ‘enable’ women to become economically independent and self-reliant. Nitish’s dialogue with women assumes special significance as they apparently emerged as …

Banking on women vote to beat anti-incumbency
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Banking on women vote to beat anti-incumbency

Hindustan Times  

Do you belong to that group of people who feel that our politicians are seldom concerned with public welfare and are not investing enough attention to uplift the masses? Similarly, in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka, the Congress won assembly elections riding on schemes specially designed for women’s welfare. The trend began in 2001 during the Tamil Nadu assembly elections when …

From Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra to Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana: Understanding finances behind women-centric poll doles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From Ladki Bahin in Maharashtra to Odisha’s Subhadra Yojana: Understanding finances behind women-centric poll doles

Live Mint  

During recent assembly elections in states like Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, etc, several political parties kept cash transfer schemes for women as one of their poll promises. Beyond Maharashtra, similar women-centric schemes have helped political parties build a solid voter base in states like Karnataka, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Yojana Under the scheme, the government has promised …

20 lakh women in Odisha benefit from Subhadra Yojana’s third phase
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

20 lakh women in Odisha benefit from Subhadra Yojana’s third phase

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Over 20 lakh women in Odisha received financial assistance of Rs 5,000 each as part of the first installment of the Subhadra Yojana's third phase. Subhadra Yojana, a flagship initiative of the BJP government in Odisha, aims to empower women financially and was a key promise in the party's election manifesto. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his …

Ladki Bahin, Maiya Yojana: How women-centric schemes shaped results in 2 states
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Ladki Bahin, Maiya Yojana: How women-centric schemes shaped results in 2 states

India Today  

In the evolving landscape of Indian politics, one trend has become increasingly apparent: welfare schemes targeted at empowering women becoming a decisive factor in securing electoral victories. WOMEN-CENTRIC WELFARE: A MODEL FOR SUCCESS A few years ago, political analysts often criticised the lower voter turnout among women compared to men, despite women accounting for nearly half the electorate. Launched months …

SHGs to turn entrepreneurs: Bhatti
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SHGs to turn entrepreneurs: Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a significant push towards women empowerment and sustainable energy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced an ambitious plan to transform members of women self-help groups into entrepreneurs under the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme. During a meeting at Praja Bhavan on Friday, the Deputy CM stressed the need to train rural SHG members as entrepreneurs, equipping them to …

BJP’s Amit Shah unveils ’Sankalp Patra’ for Maharashtra Election; promises farm loan waivers, ₹2,100 monthly for women
2 months ago

BJP’s Amit Shah unveils ’Sankalp Patra’ for Maharashtra Election; promises farm loan waivers, ₹2,100 monthly for women

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Elections: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections in Mumbai, focusing on ambitious development goals and financial support for various demographics. Maharashtra Elections: Key Promises in BJP's ‘Sankalp Patra’ The BJP’s 'Sankalp Patra' promises a comprehensive plan aimed at promoting growth and addressing citizens' needs, with a strong emphasis …

Patriarchy did not stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman
2 months ago

Patriarchy did not stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: If patriarchy stopped women from achieving what they want in India, how come Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister, asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She met the students of CMS Business School here on Saturday and discussed various measures undertaken by the Centre to support innovation as well as the government schemes available for young people, including …

Patriarchy didn't stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman
2 months ago

Patriarchy didn't stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

If patriarchy stopped women from achieving what they want in India, how come Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister, asked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She met the students of CMS Business School in Benglauru on Saturday and discussed various measures undertaken by the Centre to support innovation as well as the government schemes available for young people, including …

Govt. to Provide Rs.1 Lakh Cr Interest-Free Loans to Women's Groups in Five Years
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Govt. to Provide Rs.1 Lakh Cr Interest-Free Loans to Women's Groups in Five Years

Deccan Chronicle  

The government of Telangana has announced a plan to provide interest free loans to women's groups in the State. The initiative, called the Indira Mahila Shakti programme, will provide loans of up to Rs.1 lakh crore over the next five years. The loans will be extended to women's groups to help them set up businesses and generate income. The government …

Empowering Women: The Key to Boosting India's GDP
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Empowering Women: The Key to Boosting India's GDP

Hindustan Times  

Achieving gender equality in India could boost the GDP by $700 billion by 2025, representing a 16% increase over the current contribution. Women contribute about 18% of India’s GDP, significantly below the global average of 37%. This indicates a vast potential for growth if gender gaps in employment are addressed.

BJP promises Rs 2,000 monthly financial assistance to women in Jharkhand
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP promises Rs 2,000 monthly financial assistance to women in Jharkhand

India TV News  

As the campaign for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections gains momentum, BJP leader and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made a significant announcement during a rally in Latehar. He pledged that if the BJP comes to power in the state, women will receive financial assistance of Rs 2,000 every month. He stated, “If the BJP comes to power in Jharkhand, …

PM Modi launches Subhadra, Odisha’s financial assistance scheme for women
3 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi launches Subhadra, Odisha’s financial assistance scheme for women

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Subhadra Scheme, under which more than one crore women will receive ₹50,000 each over a five-year period. In its first Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, the BJP government announced that the financial assistance under the Subhadra Scheme would be rolled out within the first 100 days of assuming office. …

Odisha: Subhadra Yojana was critical in BJP’s poll victory but questions remain on feasibility
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha: Subhadra Yojana was critical in BJP’s poll victory but questions remain on feasibility

Hindustan Times  

Over the last two weeks, women across the state have been queuing up before anganwadi centres and common service centres to enrol for the Subhadra Yojana, Odisha’s biggest-ever state-funded scheme for women that would be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. By far the biggest state-funded scheme, overtaking the Kalia Yojana for farmers in which the previous …

Udhay urges women to take the plunge in business
4 months ago

Udhay urges women to take the plunge in business

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: State Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, urged women to boldly take the plunge into business and succeed as entrepreneurship as anyway waiting to learn swimming before jumping into the water would not ever be able to swim. Addressing a government function at Ya Oothakadi panchayat in East Panchayat union in Madurai district on Monday, Stalin …

Economic empowerment of women will lead to country's progress: President Droupadi Murmu
4 months, 1 week ago

Economic empowerment of women will lead to country's progress: President Droupadi Murmu

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said economic empowerment of women will lead to the country’s progress and development, and asked men to help women achieve their dreams by identifying their capabilities. It is working for social, financial, educational development and women should take advantage of it, become independent and contribute towards the development of the state and the country,” she …

Karnataka: Convergence in schemes to promote women-led development
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Convergence in schemes to promote women-led development

Hindustan Times  

This brief examines the mechanisms by which government programmes can be fiscally responsible, efficient and impactful while promoting women-led development. Women empowerment {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Convergence is critical for fiscally responsible government programmes. Convergence is effective and the best way to implement women-led economic programmes at all levels including the local government or panchayat level. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Despite the …

Karnataka: Convergence in schemes to promote women-led development
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Convergence in schemes to promote women-led development

Hindustan Times  

This brief examines the mechanisms by which government programmes can be fiscally responsible, efficient and impactful while promoting women-led development. Convergence is effective and the best way to implement women-led economic programmes at all levels including the local government or panchayat level. Despite the challenges associated with complementarities, as it requires advocacy to promote the need for budgets for these …

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty

Hindustan Times  

India’s recent strides in poverty alleviation demonstrate the remarkable impact of inclusion and outcome-oriented policy and execution. According to the World Bank, if India increases its women labour force participation from the current 25% to 50%, it could bring India closer to an 8% Gross Domestic Product growth rate. To further support economic empowerment, the government’s lakhpati didis and Women …

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women’s economic empowerment as a means to alleviate poverty

Hindustan Times  

India’s recent strides in poverty alleviation demonstrate the remarkable impact of inclusion and outcome-oriented policy and execution. To further support economic empowerment, the government’s lakhpati didis and Women Entrepreneurship Fund Scheme focus on elevating women's financial status and fostering entrepreneurship. These efforts are complemented by programs like Mission Shakti and Mahila Shakti Kendras, which bolster women's safety, security, and community …

Subhadra scheme may not cover higher income group women: Dy CM
5 months ago

Subhadra scheme may not cover higher income group women: Dy CM

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida on Saturday informed that women from higher income groups or those paying income tax may not be covered under the Subhadra Yojana of the state government. Modalities and format of the scheme will also become clear with finalisation of the SOP, she said and urged women not to get influenced by the misinformation campaign …

Telangana Govt to encourage women to set up mini-industrial parks
5 months ago

Telangana Govt to encourage women to set up mini-industrial parks

Deccan Chronicle  

KOTHAGUDEM: Revenue and housing minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Thursday said the state government was encouraging self-help group women to set up mini-industrial parks and food processing units to achieve empowerment. Inaugurating an Indira Shakti canteen set up by SHG groups at the integrated district collectorate complex, Srinivas Reddy said a plan was prepared by the state government for strengthening …

Equal Focus on Welfare and Development, Says Bhatti
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Equal Focus on Welfare and Development, Says Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said that welfare and development had received equal impetus in the Budget, with agriculture, Hyderabad, health and skilling receiving equal primacy. Interacting with media persons after presenting the Budget in the Assembly on Thursday, he said, “It was strange for former chief minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao to talk about Dalit Bandhu, after failing to …

Telangana Government plans Rs 1 lakh crore support for women’s SHGs in budget
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Government plans Rs 1 lakh crore support for women’s SHGs in budget

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In line with their commitment to provide Rs 1 lakh crore for the empowerment of women’s Self-Help Groups in the state, the state government is likely to announce loan and life insurances for the members in the state Budget to be tabled in the Assembly on Thursday. According to sources, Loan Bima and Accidental Bima schemes for SHGs are …

Assurances for Andra Pradesh and Bihar, new schemes for Youth, and more: Major highlights of Finance Minister’s Budgetary speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assurances for Andra Pradesh and Bihar, new schemes for Youth, and more: Major highlights of Finance Minister’s Budgetary speech

Op India  

On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Annual Financial Statement before the Lok Sabha. Financial assistance for Andra Pradesh Recognising Andhra Pradesh’s need for capital, the Union government will facilitate special financial support through multi-lateral development agencies. Employment and Skill development As part of the Prime Minister’s package, the Finance Minister announced that the Union government will implement three …

Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric, people-friendly: Annamalai
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric, people-friendly: Annamalai

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric and people-friendly. It strengthens the road map towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047, said BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. In a social media post on X, Mr. Annamalai said Budgetary announcements, including the Transit Oriented Development Plans in 14 large cities with a population above 30 lakh, …

Hostel initiative, Rs 3 lakh crore for girl-centric schemes, and more: How Budget 2024 provides a boost to women
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Hostel initiative, Rs 3 lakh crore for girl-centric schemes, and more: How Budget 2024 provides a boost to women

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s seventh straight budget, announced on Tuesday, focused on four areas: the poor, women, youth and farmers. To promote women’s participation in the workforce, the finance minister said the Centre would also set up working women hostels and crèches Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July …

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces financial aid for student loans up to ₹10 lakh
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces financial aid for student loans up to ₹10 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Narendra Modi government will offer financial support for loans up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions. Union Budget 2024: People watch Union Budget being presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on television screen at TV showroom, at Dadar, in Mumbai. Follow- Budget 2024 Live Updates "For …

Danam Seeks Women Support for Congress
8 months ago

Danam Seeks Women Support for Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Congress candidate for the Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituency Danam Nagender urged women to support Congress in Lok Sabha elections which is implementing several women-centric welfare schemes since it came to power in the state in December 2023. All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba, Khairatabad incharge P. Vijaya Reddy, and the party's women leaders participated in sammelan which saw …

Women Self-Help Groups Become Crucial Voting Bloc in Telangana Elections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Women Self-Help Groups Become Crucial Voting Bloc in Telangana Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Nearly 40 per cent of women voters in the state, numbering about 65 lakh, are members in women self-help groups and could play a key role in deciding the results of elections. The Congress is reaching out to the 6.5 lakh women SHGs in the state, with its recently launched 'Mahila Shakti' policy document which aims to make one …

Lok Sabha election: Congress banks on ‘silent’ women beneficiaries of guarantee schemes
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha election: Congress banks on ‘silent’ women beneficiaries of guarantee schemes

The Hindu  

The role of women voters and their impact on the election results of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka is being keenly watched. While the Congress seems to be confident of securing their support from the guarantee schemes, the Opposition BJP is pushing the “Modi Ki Guarantee” narrative of development. “Though many women beneficiaries among the OBCs, the SCs, and …

TS govt will make 1 crore mahila ‘crorepatis’: CM Revanth Reddy
10 months ago

TS govt will make 1 crore mahila ‘crorepatis’: CM Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared that the Congress government would make one crore women members of self-help groups 'crorepatis' in the next five years by sanctioning Rs 1 lakh crore loans through banks and state government's 'Stree Nidhi' initiatives. Revanth Reddy was speaking after launching the 'Mahila Shakti' policy document aimed at empowering women SHGs, in the presence …

Lok Sabha Polls | ”My third term will write new chapter in rise of women power” says PM Modi
10 months ago

Lok Sabha Polls | ”My third term will write new chapter in rise of women power” says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited a host of women-centric schemes of his government to assert that only a society which boosts women's standing and creates opportunities for them can advance. His third term will write a new chapter in the rise of women’s power, Mr. Modi said at a ‘Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat’ programme, exuding confidence of retaining power in the …

‘Telangana Mahila Shakti’ to transform lives of self-help group members
10 months ago

‘Telangana Mahila Shakti’ to transform lives of self-help group members

The Hindu  

The Telangana government is set to transform the lives of 63.86 lakh members of self-help groups in the State from mere participants to prosperous entrepreneurs under a new initiative called ‘Telangana Mahila Shakti’. This ambitious scheme aims to propel the erstwhile Indira Kranthi Patham ’s self help groups towards a brighter future. The initiative comes on the heels of past …

Indiramma Rajyam envisages housing for all, inclusive welfare, says Telangana Deputy CM
10 months ago

Indiramma Rajyam envisages housing for all, inclusive welfare, says Telangana Deputy CM

The Hindu  

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has asserted that the ‘Indiramma Rajyam’ was striving with steadfast commitment to ensure that no family in the State is left without a house, and the benefits of welfare and development initiatives reach the poor and downtrodden. Talking to mediapersons in Proddatur village in Chinthakani mandal of Khammam district late on Sunday afternoon, …

Women Empowerment Soars in Chh'garh After Modi Plan
10 months ago

Women Empowerment Soars in Chh'garh After Modi Plan

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that economic empowerment has become widespread in every village in the country because of the sustained efforts towards this by the Centre. Launching a welfare scheme for women, christened as ‘Mahtari Vandan Yojana’, in Chhattisgarh virtually, Mr Modi said that the Centre as well as the state BJP government has set empowerment …

YSRC Worked Hard for Women Empowerment in Five Years, says CM and Ministers
10 months ago

YSRC Worked Hard for Women Empowerment in Five Years, says CM and Ministers

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. As for political representation/reservation for women, the YSRC government offered 688 posts out of the 1,356 politically nominated posts to women, seven out of 13 Zila Parishad chairpersons are women, 18 of 36 mayors and deputy mayors are women, 361 out of 671 corporators and ward members are women, 45 out of 73 municipal chairpersons are …

Interim budget increases target for Lakhpati Didi scheme
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Interim budget increases target for Lakhpati Didi scheme

The Hindu  

Buoyed by its success, the Centre has decided to increase the target for ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme, which aims to train women’s self-help groups to earn a sustainable income of at least ₹one lakh per annum by setting up micro-enterprises within their villages. Budget 2024 updates “Eighty-three lakh self-help groups with 9 crore women are transforming rural socio-economic landscape with empowerment …

More women take to STEM at college. But can India Inc stem their exit from jobs?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

More women take to STEM at college. But can India Inc stem their exit from jobs?

Live Mint  

The country has seen a remarkable rise in women joining colleges, and many of them are studying science and technology courses, but that has failed to significantly improve the diversity quotient at corporate India. Yet, the high number of women graduates will take a while before they boost gender diversity in India Inc. During and after the pandemic, a large …

Govt enhances target to help 30 mn women become ‘Lakhpati Didis’: Sitharaman
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt enhances target to help 30 mn women become ‘Lakhpati Didis’: Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced the government’s plan to raise the target for helping women associated with self-help groups become ‘Lakhpati Didi’ from the existing 20 million to 30 million. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other officials outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of Interim Budget in New Delhi “Eighty-three lakh SHGs with …

Bhatti Holds Pre Budget Meetings With PR&RD, Women Welfare, Health Departments
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhatti Holds Pre Budget Meetings With PR&RD, Women Welfare, Health Departments

Deccan Chronicle  

with SHGs to ensure empowerment of women. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka who holds the finance portfolio held pre-Budget meetings with panchayat raj, rural development, women and child welfare, medical and health departments at Secretariat on Wednesday. Bhatti asked PR&RD department to lay special focus on setting up agri-based small scale industries for the benefit of women self-help groups. …

Union Budget 2024 to focus on 5 key social sections
1 year ago

Union Budget 2024 to focus on 5 key social sections

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s pre-election budget is set to focus on welfare schemes for five key sections of society—women, poor, youth, farmers and tribals—as the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance aims a third term in office on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of inclusive growth. Accordingly, allocations for existing schemes for these …

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