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Mauritius based Aviator EMF invests USD 3.1 million in Midland Microfin Lt
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India] May 5 (ANI/Digpu): Recognising the potential of microfinance institutions in India, Aviator Emerging Market Fund has invested USD 3.1 million (approx Rs 24 crores) in Midland Microfin Ltd, a Jalandhar, Punjab based company that provides funding towards financial an
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Handicraft skills of rural women set epitome of women empowerment in Pokhr
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Pokhran (Rajasthan) [India], April 25 (ANI): Women of Pokhran Tehsil of Jaisalmer, a border district of western Rajasthan, have set a classic example of becoming financially independent by excelling the field of handicraft.
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Combating COVID-19: Centre issues advisory to elderly people
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) along with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Geriatric Department of All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued an advisory for senior citizens keeping in mind their vulnerabilit
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COVID-19: Ministry of Social Justice implements work from home
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 25 (ANI): In an effort to halt the COVID-19 spread, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has implemented work from home from today for its officials.
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Teens who feel empowered less likely to bully, harass or commit sexual vio
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 22 (ANI): Teens who personally have a sense of empowerment are less likely to harass, bully or think of committing acts of sexual violence, suggests a study by Rutgers University, the University of Nebraska, and the University of New Hampshire.
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Justice has prevailed, says PM Modi post Nirbhaya convicts' execution
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): Stating that "Justice has prevailed", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for a united effort to build a nation where the focus is on women's empowerment while ensuring dignity and safety for them.
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No proposal to make change in existing quota for OBCs in future: Ministry
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that there is no proposal under consideration make any change in the existing quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the future.
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No proposal for reservation in private sector, says Thawarchand Gehlot
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that presently there is no proposal under government's consideration for reservation of jobs in the private sector.
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Lok Sabha passes Appropriation Bill
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Appropriation Bill, 2020, after the demands for grants for ministries other than Tourism, Railways and Social Justice and Empowerment were guillotined.
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Centre working on national policy for senior citizens: Gehlot
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 16 (ANI): Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawarchand Gehlot said on Monday that the government is working on a national policy for senior citizens and is seeking to improve the existing law concerning their welfare.
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CRPF women personnel participate in cycle rally from Gujarat to Maharashtr
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Surat (Gujarat) [India], Mar 13 (ANI): Women personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) participated in a cycle rally from Statue of Unity in Kevadiya to Navi Mumbai, in a bid to promote women empowerment.
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Godrej Group brands come together to promote gender equality and women emp
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] March 9 (ANI/PRNewswire): To commemorate International Women's Day, brands across the Godrej Group, a 122-year young conglomerate, came together to celebrate womanhood and their contribution towards different aspects of life.
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