DAY-NRLM
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) organized a two-day workshop in Ranchi to enhance Self-Help Group (SHG) initiatives in Food, Nutrition, Health, and WASH. The event featured discussions on the role of SHGs in grassroots transformation, mental wellness, and community-led actions for poverty alleviation. Key speakers emphasized
Handloom
The Ministry of Textiles in India is implementing various schemes to develop the handloom and handicraft sectors, particularly in rural areas. Key initiatives include financial assistance for raw materials, looms, and marketing, with a focus on supporting women and marginalized communities. Over the past five years, significant funds have been
Bima Sakhi Yojana
The Bima Sakhi Yojana, a collaboration between the Ministry of Rural Development and LIC, aims to empower women and promote financial inclusion in rural India. Trained women from Self Help Groups will serve as 'Bima Sakhis' at the Gram Panchayat level, providing affordable insurance solutions and raising awareness
Lady Hardinge Medical College
Union Minister Smt. Anupriya Patel emphasized the importance of healthcare in achieving a developed India by 2047 during the Annual Convocation Ceremony of Lady Hardinge Medical College. She highlighted the institution's role in women's empowerment and the government's commitment to universal healthcare. Dr. Vinod
PM VIKAS
The Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme, launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, aims to empower minority communities through skill development, entrepreneurship, leadership training for women, and educational support for school dropouts. It integrates five previous schemes, including Seekho aur Kamao and Nai Roshni, and has organized
AI education
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched initiatives to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) in technical education, particularly for women. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced AI courses across various programs and initiated faculty development workshops. The AI Career for Women Initiative aims to
Palna Scheme
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has approved 14,599 Anganwadi cum Crèches under the Palna Scheme, aimed at providing whole-day childcare support for working mothers. This initiative addresses the growing need for quality daycare services due to increased employment opportunities for women and the rise of nuclear families.
Bima Sakhi
The Bima Sakhi Scheme, launched by the Government of India on December 9, 2024, has enrolled over 205,000 women as 'Bima Sakhis'. The scheme aims to empower women by providing them with career opportunities in the life insurance sector. LIC has allocated a budget of Rs 520
Skill Development
The Government of India is enhancing employability for youth, particularly women, through the Skill India Mission (SIM). Various initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Jan Sikhshan Sansthan (JSS), provide skill training across sectors. Special provisions support women's participation, with a focus on vocational training
Lakhpati Didis
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the government aims to have 2 crore Lakhpati Didis (women earning over ₹10 lakh annually) by August 15. During his visit to Gujarat, he released success stories of 50 Lakhpati Didis and emphasized the importance of women's economic empowerment
Lakhpati Didis
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the government aims to have 2 crore Lakhpati Didis (women earning over ₹10 lakh annually) by August 15. During his visit to Gujarat, he released success stories of 50 Lakhpati Didis and emphasized the importance of self-help groups in empowering women
Bihar Development
In his address at the launch of various development projects in Motihari, Bihar, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of Bihar's development and the government's commitment to improving the lives of its residents. He highlighted the inauguration of projects worth over 7,000 crores, the significance