WOMEN LED DEVELOPMENT
Women should come forward, take benefits of schemes launched by Centre: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged women to avail central schemes for empowerment, highlighting financial assistance initiatives by banks for every Self Help Group in Bihar. She stressed the crucial role of women in India's development by 2047, with the government's focus on the poor, women, youths, and farmers.
South Korea may become the first country to disappear from the face of Earth. The reasons are not as simple as they seem to be
South Korea is grappling with a severe fertility crisis as birth rates plummet. The situation is exacerbated by socio-economic pressures and gender inequality. Despite government initiatives, many women prioritize careers over families. Immigration and marriage migration offer partial solutions. Addressing gender imbalances is critical to reversing the population decline and ensuring a stable future.
'Colonial mindset': Supreme Court schools bureaucrats for mistreating sarpanches, discriminating against women
The Supreme Court criticised the bureaucratic tendency to undermine elected women representatives in panchayats, highlighting a case from Chhattisgarh. The Court ordered the reinstatement of woman sarpanch Sonam Lakra, who was unfairly removed from office due to bureaucratic high-handedness and political motivations.
38% officers in new civil services batch women: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted that 38% of selected civil service officers present at the 99th foundation course in Mussoorie are women. He stressed the need for women's involvement in policymaking to achieve 'women-led development,' and urged officers to utilize AI and data for effective decision-making and implementation of policies.
Kangana says MVA lost in Maharashtra because it disrespected women
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut praised the party's victory in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, attributing it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the people's desire for development. She stated that the people had rejected attempts to divide the country, likely referencing her past conflicts with the former MVA government.
Election Results 2024: How Rs 50 per day helped the Shinde-Fadnavis-Ajit sena win Maha 'game of thrones'?
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, secured a landslide victory in Maharashtra, winning 230 plus seats of 288 seats and achieving a two-thirds majority. BJP performed the best with 132 seats, marking a significant gain of 27 seats. In contrast, the opposition MVA suffered a crushing defeat. The alliance attributed its success to welfare schemes like the Ladki Bahen Yojana, which provided financial assistance to women, boosting their support.
Babulal Marandi confident BJP-led NDA will win over 51 seats in Jharkhand
As Jharkhand awaits election results, BJP leader Babulal Marandi expressed confidence in the BJP-NDA alliance securing over 51 seats, citing alleged corruption and governance issues under the incumbent Hemant Soren government as key factors. Marandi highlighted public anger over these issues and the alleged settling of Bangladeshi infiltrators.
How social commerce is transforming women-led enterprises in India
The report by nasscom foundation and LEAD at Krea University has revealed that rural women entrepreneurs in India are leveraging social commerce to expand their businesses. The study, based on a survey of 792 women, highlights the opportunities and challenges faced by these entrepreneurs in adopting digital tools and provides recommendations for sustainable growth.
Reflections on a transformative year as Ficci president
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) under the leadership of its outgoing president, collaborated with the Government of India on initiatives like 'Make in India', 'women-led development', 'farm prosperity', and 'sustainability' to achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' goal by 2027.
India says gender parity achieved across all levels of education, prioritising bridging gender pay gap
India achieved gender parity in education. The country is now working towards increasing women's workforce participation, especially in non-traditional sectors. India is also addressing gender pay gaps and the digital divide. The government is implementing policies to ensure women's safety and financial inclusion. India increased its gender budget to further these goals.
Jharkhand election is for poor, youth, Hindu pride: Himanta
Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, addressed a rally in Jharkhand, criticizing the Hemant Soren government for allegedly not fulfilling campaign promises like job creation and unemployment allowances. Sarma positioned the upcoming election as crucial for the welfare of the poor, youth, women, and Hindu pride, while accusing the incumbent government of enabling infiltration from Bangladesh.
Today's welfare measures aim to empower: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated a dividend distribution program for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP). Sitharaman emphasized the shift in welfare approach, focusing on empowerment and recognizing the market potential of products created by beneficiaries.
Pink power on the move; Delhi's free bus passes for women take off
Pink passes for women on DTC and cluster buses have grown since the Delhi government launched the free travel scheme on October 29, 2019. The current fiscal year sees 46% of all tickets sold being pink passes. The initiative, aimed at providing a safer, more affordable commuting option for women, has significantly increased bus ridership among women.
Isha, Akash Ambani, Alakh Pandey in Hurun's under-35 list of entrepreneurs shaping India's economic future
Reliance Retail's Isha Ambani and Parita Parekh from Toddle are the youngest women in the inaugural 2024 Hurun India Under35s list. The list features seven notable women entrepreneurs, including Saloni Anand of Traya Health and Ghazal Alagh of Mama Earth. Hurun India has highlighted 150 exceptional entrepreneurs under 35 years old.
ETSA 2024: Hardika Shah¡¯s Kinara building a credit bridge for the MSMEs
Hardik Shah, founder & CEO of Kinara Capital who won the Woman Ahead category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2024, is looking to increase its presence in India's manufacturing regions. Despite initial challenges, the company has grown significantly and now operates in over 100 cities that account for around 70% of India¡¯s manufacturing output.
Govt's NRI cell got over 400 complaints including domestic violence, dowry demands in 2022: Report
The report highlighted that the NRI cell, which handles cases related to NRI marriages from women both in India and abroad, saw several serious allegations, including confiscation of passports by in-laws, and women being unable to join their husbands abroad due to the husband's disappearance or unknown whereabouts.
Model Gaon project key to rural development, making developed nation, says UP govt official
Uttar Pradesh official Heera Lal emphasizes the importance of village development and women's empowerment for India to become a developed nation by 2047. The 'Model Gaon' project, inspired by successful initiatives in Banda district, focuses on defining development goals, empowering local change-makers, and transforming agriculture into a profitable business.
Development works amounting to Rs 15 lakh crore completed in 100 days: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP-led government completed its first 100 days in office. Rijiju highlighted that development projects worth Rs 15 lakh crore were completed and emphasized initiatives for farmers, youth, and women. He criticized Congress for not achieving similar progress in the past 60 years.
WCD sees marginal rise of 2.5% in Budget 2024 allocation
To promote women-led development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Budget carries an allocation of more than Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefitting women and girls across various ministries. Presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said this signals the government's commitment to enhance women's role in economic development.
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