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

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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 Delhi elections, it represents a significant step in providing direct financial assistance to women and enhancing their financial stability. These government initiatives from 2024 represent a strong push towards empowering women and supporting their economic independence. By promoting self-employment, providing financial assistance, and opening new avenues for career growth, these schemes are helping women become more self-reliant and financially stable.

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Budget 2025: What women taxpayers can expect
1 day, 23 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, …

Congress's 'Pyari Didi' scheme for women to counter AAP ahead of Delhi polls
5 days, 9 hours ago

Congress's 'Pyari Didi' scheme for women to counter AAP ahead of Delhi polls

India Today  

In a counter to AAP's Mahila Samman Yojana, the Congress on Monday announced it would give a monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 to the women of Delhi if it was voted to power in the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. Speaking at the launch of the Pyari Didi Yojana, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar expressed confidence …

Take Steps To Ensure Eligible Women Receive Benefits Under Altered Ladki Bahin Scheme: Bombay High Court To State
1 week, 1 day ago

Take Steps To Ensure Eligible Women Receive Benefits Under Altered Ladki Bahin Scheme: Bombay High Court To State

Live Law  

While disposing of a Public Interest Litigation that sought the implementation 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' for all eligible women in the State, the Bombay High Court has observed that the State must take the necessary steps to ensure that all the eligible women are entitled to the benefits of the altered scheme. The Ladki Bahin scheme intends to give …

Odisha: Women to Receive Multiple Installments Under Subhadra Yojana in 2025
1 week, 5 days ago

Odisha: Women to Receive Multiple Installments Under Subhadra Yojana in 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

In a major announcement for the women of Odisha, the state government has confirmed multiple disbursements under the Subhadra Yojana in 2025. Beneficiaries of the widely acclaimed welfare scheme will receive funds in two key installments next year — the first on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day, and the second on August 9, during Raksha Bandhan.Deputy Chief Minister …

UP government women welfare schemes that go an extra mile: CM Kanya Sumangala Yojana to 181 Helpline
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UP government women welfare schemes that go an extra mile: CM Kanya Sumangala Yojana to 181 Helpline

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The Yogi Aditynath-led Uttar Pradesh government, in a bid to ensure safety and to enable women in every aspect, has introduced several welfare schemes under the Department of Women and Child Development. These measures towards the empowerment of women in Uttar Pradesh include Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Uttar Pradesh Rani Laxmi Bai Women and Children …

Delhi Election 2025: Mahila Samman Yojana ’doesn’t exist’, city govt says don’t share personal info as AAP begins drive
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi Election 2025: Mahila Samman Yojana ’doesn’t exist’, city govt says don’t share personal info as AAP begins drive

Live Mint  

As Aam Aadmi Party leaders launched doorstep registration drive for 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana', the Women and Child Development Department of the Delhi government clarified that "no such scheme" exists right now. In its 2024-25 budget, the Delhi government announced the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana scheme will provide ₹1,000 per month to all women aged above 18. 'No such schemes …

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of Rs 1,500 resumes after model code of conduct suspension in Maharashtra
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of Rs 1,500 resumes after model code of conduct suspension in Maharashtra

India TV News  

The transfer of Rs 1,500 monthly installments under the Ladki Bahin Yojana for eligible women in Maharashtra resumed on Tuesday, following a pause due to the model code of conduct enforced during the state assembly elections. Scheme relaunched for empowering women Launched in 2024, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was designed to provide financial assistance to women across Maharashtra. …

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of ₹1,500 resumes for eligible women in Maharashtra
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of ₹1,500 resumes for eligible women in Maharashtra

Live Mint  

The monthly instalments disbursements under the Ladki Bahin scheme in Maharashtra resumed on Tuesday after an interruption due to the model code of conduct. In 2024, the Mukhyamanti Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was launched to provide monthly assistance of ₹1,500 to eligible women. Ajitdada Pawar, the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana is running successfully,” Tatkare wrote. As of now, there …

Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Women to get ₹1,000 a month, says CM Atishi; check eligibility, other details
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Women to get ₹1,000 a month, says CM Atishi; check eligibility, other details

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi recently announced the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana that will provide financial aid for women. The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to women above 18 years of age. Women who are already receiving pensions under various Delhi government pension schemes including old age pension, widow pension, or disability pension. According to the Delhi …

RJD promises cash transfer scheme for women in Bihar
3 weeks, 6 days ago

RJD promises cash transfer scheme for women in Bihar

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday announced that his party would launch a cash transfer scheme for women, if it wins the Assembly election due next year. In neighbouring Jharkhand, the Chief Minister’s Maiya Samman Yojana — a cash transfer scheme for women — is said to have helped the Jharkhand Mukti …

Registration within a week: Atishi explains Delhi's Rs 1,000 for women scheme
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4 weeks ago

Registration within a week: Atishi explains Delhi's Rs 1,000 for women scheme

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday announced that registration for the AAP government’s ambitious scheme to provide Rs 1,000 to women in the city will commence within a week. Nearly 40 lakh women would be eligible for the Mahila Samman scheme,” she said. Responding to the BJP’s allegations of an election gimmick, Atishi retorted, “Khisyani billi khamba noche.” She asserted …

Two instalments of Mahila Samman Yojana before March: Delhi CM Atishi
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Two instalments of Mahila Samman Yojana before March: Delhi CM Atishi

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Atishi announced on Friday that the first two instalments of ₹1,000 each under the government’s “Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana” will be credited into the accounts of eligible women in Delhi by the end of the current financial year. “The scheme, passed by the cabinet last night, was notified by the evening… all women who are residents of Delhi …

Scheme to give ₹1,000 to Delhi women to be rolled out in 10-15 days: CM Atishi
4 weeks ago

Scheme to give ₹1,000 to Delhi women to be rolled out in 10-15 days: CM Atishi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday announced that the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, to provide monthly assistance of ₹1,000 to women in the city, will be rolled out in the next 10-15 days as the government is working on the registration process. Scheme to give ₹ 1,000 to Delhi women to be rolled out in 10-15 days: …

Delhi's Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana to be rolled out in 10-15 days: CM Atishi
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi's Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana to be rolled out in 10-15 days: CM Atishi

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Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi today announced that the 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana', to provide monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women in the national capital, will be rolled out in the next 10-15 days as the government is working on the registration process. The scheme is likely to benefit around 45 lakh eligible women, a significant number which …

What is Delhi's Mahila Samman Yojana and how to register?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What is Delhi's Mahila Samman Yojana and how to register?

India Today  

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal introduced the 'Mahila Samman Yojana', a welfare initiative that promises Delhi women Rs 1000 monthly. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE CHIEF MINISTER MAHILA SAMMAN YOJANA: The woman must be a registered voter in Delhi. The application form for the Mahila Samman Yojana can be downloaded from the official Delhi government …

Not BJP, AAP was first to talk about financial aid for women: Arvind Kejriwal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Not BJP, AAP was first to talk about financial aid for women: Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Defending Delhi government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojna, AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that it was his party who talked about the concept of providing financial assistance to underprivileged women first in the country. When asked about the financial aid of Rs 1,000 per month for women beneficiaries announced by the AAP government, Kejriwal dismissed claims that it was …

Why Delhi's Rs 1,000 for women scheme could be a non-starter before elections
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Why Delhi's Rs 1,000 for women scheme could be a non-starter before elections

India Today  

The Delhi Cabinet approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojna, aiming to empower women through an unconditional cash transfer scheme offering Rs 1,000. The Planning Department has raised concerns that the scheme could discourage women's participation in the labour force by making them more reliant on cash transfers instead of seeking employment. The WCD Department has proposed a contractual hiring model …

AAP Poll Special: Arvind Kejriwal promises ₹2,100 per month to women if AAP retains power in Delhi
4 weeks, 2 days ago

AAP Poll Special: Arvind Kejriwal promises ₹2,100 per month to women if AAP retains power in Delhi

Live Mint  

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that the Delhi government cabinet has approved the Mahila Samman Yojana, under which ₹1,000 will be given to eligible women of the national capital each month. AAP, led by former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, is seeking to retain power in Delhi for a third straight time after its electoral successes in …

Delhi financial aid scheme for women: Know eligibility criteria
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi financial aid scheme for women: Know eligibility criteria

India Today  

Eligible women between 18 and 60 years old in Delhi can receive the benefits of the AAP government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojna and avail a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000. Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi cabinet has cleared the financial assistance proposal for women. Apart from age, women must also check other boxes to be …

Mahila Samman Yojana: All you need to know about Rs 1000 scheme
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Mahila Samman Yojana: All you need to know about Rs 1000 scheme

India Today  

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on December 12 that Rs 1000 will be deposited monthly into the accounts of every woman above 18 years of age in the national capital under a new welfare programme, the Mahila Samman Yojana. Initially, beneficiaries will receive Rs 1000 per month, which will be increased to Rs 2100 per month if the …

Kejriwal promises Rs 2.1K per month to women if AAP wins
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Kejriwal promises Rs 2.1K per month to women if AAP wins

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With Assembly polls coming closer, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana and promised to raise the monthly aid from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,100 if his AAP voted to power. However, CM Atishi said if the Model Code of Conduct comes into force after January 13, the first installment will be …

Women who cannot avail benefit of 'Ladli Behna Yojana' in Madhya Pradesh | Know here
1 month ago

Women who cannot avail benefit of 'Ladli Behna Yojana' in Madhya Pradesh | Know here

India TV News  

Ladli Behna Yojana: The purpose of 'Ladli Bahana Yojana' in Madhya Pradesh is to provide financial assistance to the women of the state. Here are the conditions under which women will not be eligible for the 'Ladli Behna Yojana': Age Limit: Women below 21 years and above 60 years of age will not get the benefit of this scheme. Conditions …

Jharkhand government boosts women-based scheme with Rs 2,500 payout
1 month ago

Jharkhand government boosts women-based scheme with Rs 2,500 payout

India Today  

The Hemant Soren-led government is set to disburse an enhanced amount of Rs 2,500 to beneficiaries of the Maiya Samman Yojana, a flagship scheme credited with contributing to the INDIA bloc’s significant victory in Jharkhand. In a key move during the special session of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore presented a supplementary budget of Rs 11,697.45 crore …

Prime Minister Modi launches Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women through wider insurance awareness
1 month ago

Prime Minister Modi launches Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women through wider insurance awareness

Live Mint  

Panipat : Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bima Sakhi Yojana, an initiative of the Life Insurance Corporation of India aimed at empowering women through financial literacy and insurance awareness. The Bima Sakhi Yojana will not only provide employment opportunities but also enhance women’s role in advancing financial inclusion,” PM Modi said at the launch event, emphasising the transformative potential …

IAS Subodh Agarwal’s Take On Education And Skill Development For Rural Women
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Banking on women vote to beat anti-incumbency
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Women’s welfare powered INDIA bloc’s performance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Women’s welfare powered INDIA bloc’s performance

The Hindu  

The recently concluded Jharkhand Assembly elections highlighted the growing political focus on women voters, with all major parties proposing women-centric welfare schemes to woo this critical segment. Both the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led INDIA coalition and the Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA devised targeted strategies to secure women’s support. Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024: Full coverage The JMM government launched …

Freebies help incumbent parties in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls, but what's next?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freebies help incumbent parties in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls, but what's next?

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti swept Maharashtra, while the INDIA bloc retained power in Jharkhand — both proving most pollsters wrong about the magnitude of the victories. Both states will see higher fiscal pressure from increased spending on financial assistance for women, with sharp cuts in capital expenditure to keep deficits under control, according to research and investment firm Emkay …

Short Edit: BJP Said 'Batenge Toh Katenge', And Nearly 50% Maharashtra Voters Agreed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Short Edit: BJP Said 'Batenge Toh Katenge', And Nearly 50% Maharashtra Voters Agreed

ABP News  

After nearly two hours of counting of votes in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut addressed the media alleging 'Kuch To Gadbad Hai'. While some credit surely goes to the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which managed to woo the women voters, the battle cry given from UP's soil — 'Batenge Toh Katenge' — too did its job well. Though the alliance …

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

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 …

How women entrepreneurs are driving business expansion in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How women entrepreneurs are driving business expansion in India

India Today  

India is witnessing a dynamic shift as women entrepreneurs emerge as pivotal contributors to the nation’s business ecosystem. Recently, Goldman Sachs also announced that 200 women entrepreneurs from its 10,000 Women Finance for Growth initiative, which seeks to support women entrepreneurs with access to capital, are poised to raise an estimated 850 crore rupees from investors, helping to expand businesses …

INDIA bloc to pay more to women, farmers than BJP gave to its 'billionaire friends': Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

INDIA bloc to pay more to women, farmers than BJP gave to its 'billionaire friends': Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the INDIA bloc will give more money to women, youth, farmers and poor than the BJP has given to its "billionaire friends", adding that the alliance in Jharkhand has decided to hike the honorarium given to women to meet their needs to Rs 2,500.Rahul Gandhi's reiteration came a day ahead of …

Women's financial literacy: What India can learn from Australia, Rwanda, Japan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Women's financial literacy: What India can learn from Australia, Rwanda, Japan

Live Mint  

A financially literate and economically empowered female population means more informed financial decisions at the household level, increased savings and investment, and ultimately, a more robust and inclusive economy. In an era of complex financial landscapes, the persistent gender gap in financial literacy remains a significant barrier to women's economic empowerment. In India, the situation is even more pronounced, with …

MVA Set to Announce Five Welfare Guarantees Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Elections
2 months ago

MVA Set to Announce Five Welfare Guarantees Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Elections

India Today  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is expected to announce several welfare guarantees ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections on Wednesday. These guarantees include a welfare scheme similar to the Gruha Laxmi scheme in Karnataka, a farm loan waiver scheme, and a scheme to counter the Ladki Bahin scheme.

Adequate funds secured for ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme: Ajit Pawar
3 months, 1 week ago

Adequate funds secured for ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme: Ajit Pawar

Hindustan Times  

PUNE Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday claimed that sufficient financial resources have been allocated for the ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana.’ Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday claimed that sufficient financial resources have been allocated for the ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’. ) The ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana,’ a key initiative of the Eknath Shinde-led government, provides eligible …

Third Instalment of Maharashtra's 'Majhi Ladki Bahin' Yojana Set for September Payout as Polls Loom
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Third Instalment of Maharashtra's 'Majhi Ladki Bahin' Yojana Set for September Payout as Polls Loom

News 18  

The ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme, initiated by the Mahayuti government in its last Interim Budget presented after the Lok Sabha elections 2024, is being viewed as a potential vote-winner for the alliance, which is keen to regain power in the state. Since its launch, the Chief Minister’s ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ has reached thousands of women across Maharashtra, providing crucial …

PM Modi launches Subhadra, Odisha’s financial assistance scheme for women
3 months, 3 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. …

'If People Give Us A Bigger Mandate...': CM Shinde's Promise Ahead Of Maharashtra Polls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'If People Give Us A Bigger Mandate...': CM Shinde's Promise Ahead Of Maharashtra Polls

ABP News  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said if people give a "bigger mandate" to the ruling Mahayuti in the upcoming state polls, the government would double the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme's monthly financial assistance amount to Rs 3,000. At present, the government pays Rs 1,500 per month to the beneficiaries of the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana', the Mahayuti …

Economic empowerment of women will lead to country’s progress: President Murmu
4 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Stating that respecting women has been a part of Indian culture, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged men to support women in achieving their dreams by identifying their capabilities. Udgir, Sept 04 : President Droupadi Murmu during the programme where she addressed the beneficiaries of ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ and ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojna’ of the Government of Maharashtra, …

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

President Droupadi Murmu praises Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme
4 months, 1 week ago

President Droupadi Murmu praises Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: President Droupadi Murmu commended the Maharashtra government on Wednesday for implementing various women-centric schemes, including the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojna. On the third day of her Maharashtra tour, the president visited Udgir in Latur district to inaugurate a Buddha Vihar and participate in a government function where certificates were distributed to beneficiaries of various women's schemes such as …

10 Years Of Jan Dhan: Modi Govt Scheme For Financial Inclusion Is Great. But Where Should It Go Next?
4 months, 1 week ago

10 Years Of Jan Dhan: Modi Govt Scheme For Financial Inclusion Is Great. But Where Should It Go Next?

ABP News  

The PM Jan Dhan Yojana just completed 10 years. The facilities available via Jan Dhan accounts also become a benchmark for what is fair and reasonable, compelling the informal financial system to calibrate. The Direct Benefit Transfer has been a strong aspect of the Jan Dhan Yojana, but it is important to realise that no tech or process is really …

10 Years Of Jan Dhan: PM Modi hails success in boosting financial inclusion
4 months, 2 weeks ago

10 Years Of Jan Dhan: PM Modi hails success in boosting financial inclusion

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed his government’s programme of financial inclusion, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, as it completed 10 years, by penning a long post on LinkedIn on Wednesday. Jan Dhan Yojana has been paramount in boosting financial inclusion and giving dignity to crores of people,… pic.twitter.com/VgC7wMcZE8 — Narendra Modi August 28, 2024 “Access to credit was often …

We’re working with all states to ensure women’s security: PM
4 months, 2 weeks ago

We’re working with all states to ensure women’s security: PM

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the safety and security of women is a top priority of the central government and it would help state governments in every way to prevent atrocities against women and eradicate the sinful mentality behind such incidents from society. HT Image “I understand the pain and anguish of my sisters and daughters, irrespective …

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 …

Give Us Strength And See Ladki Bahin Scheme Aid Increase, Maharashtra CM Shinde Tells Women
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Give Us Strength And See Ladki Bahin Scheme Aid Increase, Maharashtra CM Shinde Tells Women

News 18  

The financial aid under the Ladki Bahin Yojana will increase if “beloved sisters give us strength”, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday. If you give us strength, the money will increase,” Shinde said at the launch of the scheme in Satara, his statement an apparent call for support in the Maharashtra assembly polls that are likely to be …

Women's financial welfare to faring well in polls: Can Hemant Soren join the dots?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women's financial welfare to faring well in polls: Can Hemant Soren join the dots?

India Today  

When elections draw near, politicians often show remarkable generosity, both in rhetoric and financial resources allocated to public welfare. In a significant administrative decision with potentially far-reaching electoral implications, chief minister Hemant Soren, on August 18, inaugurated the Maiya Samman Yojana, entitling eligible women a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 that will be credited directly to their bank accounts. The …

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