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The eleven-day Saras Food Festival 2025 concluded in New Delhi, highlighting the fusion of Indian culinary arts and women empowerment. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lauded the event as a symbol of national unity, where Lakhpati Didis, women entrepreneurs from self-help groups, showcased diverse regional delicacies. The festival housed 62
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At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's emergence as a key global economic driver amidst worldwide challenges. He highlighted the nation's robust growth, trust-building initiatives, and strong reforms aimed at freeing the country from a colonial mindset. Modi praised efforts
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a 100-day campaign to raise awareness and work towards eliminating child marriage in India. Inaugurated in New Delhi by Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi, the campaign marks the first anniversary of the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.' The initiative
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The Government of India is taking significant steps to modernize heavy industries and boost the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, particularly focusing on skill development and women empowerment. Multiple schemes like the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme and the recently launched 'PM Vishwakarma' and
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The Indian government, through the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is pioneering a transition from women's development to women-led development as part of its vision for a new India. This involves a multi-faceted approach addressing educational, social, economic, and political empowerment. Key initiatives include the Nari Shakti
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The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has successfully trained over 32.5 lakh individuals across India between 2018 and 2025. This government-backed initiative focuses on enhancing the skills of non-literates, neo-literates, and school dropouts to boost household incomes through self or wage
Labour Codes
The new Labour Codes introduced in India significantly enhance the safety and equality of women in the workplace. These reforms ensure greater representation of women in grievance and advisory bodies, provide generous maternity benefits such as 26 weeks of leave, and guarantee equal pay for equal work. Moreover, the Codes
Nayi Chetna
Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Annapurna Devi launched the 'Nayi Chetna 4.0' campaign aimed at promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. The initiative, supported by a joint advisory from 11 ministries, focuses on women's safety, dignity, and economic participation. The campaign
Nayi Chetna 4.0
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Nayi Chetna 4.0, a campaign aimed at promoting gender equality and women's empowerment across rural India. The initiative, supported by multiple ministries, seeks to eliminate gender-based violence and enhance women's economic opportunities. The campaign will run until December
Violence Against Women
On November 25, 2025, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women emphasizes global efforts to combat gender-based violence, particularly in the digital realm. India has strengthened its legal frameworks and support systems, including the National Commission for Women, various protective laws, and government initiatives like Mission Shakti
Labour Reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article emphasizing India's role as a trusted global partner, focusing on transformative labour reforms that simplify compliance, empower women workers, and enhance India's position in the global value chain. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya discussed the significant impact of these
Social Security
The Code on Social Security, 2020 consolidates nine existing social security laws into a single framework, ensuring universal protection for organized, unorganized, gig, and platform workers. It extends EPFO and ESIC coverage nationwide, recognizes gig workers, strengthens women-centric provisions, and promotes ease of doing business through digitalization and decriminalization of