According to the release, Anandrao V Patil, IAS, Additional Secretary, DoSEL, Ministry of Education, emphasised the importance of mental health, gender equality, and inclusive education in achieving the holistic vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. "You are changemakers. Never
Dr Navneet Kaur, Vice Chairperson of the All India Sustainable Development Council (AISDC), delivered a powerful address at the United Nations High-Level Hearing commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, standing alongside UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous in deman
A recent report by Aurat Foundation indicates that from 2019 to 2024, there have been at least 212 documented cases of honour killings in Balochistan, raising significant alarm over gender-based violence and the inadequacies of the justice system in that area, as reported by The Balochistan
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24: Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met Hon'ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare during a high-level meeting, to share the impact of their programs
Officials have earlier stated that the National Sports Governance Bill is aimed at addressing issues such as recurring litigation over National Sports Federations (NSFs) elections and athlete selections, lack of a dedicated dispute resolution forum, inadequate athlete representation in fe
The UAE has reaffirmed the critical role of women empowerment and gender equality in achieving the United Nations' (UN) 2030 Agenda during the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in New York.
An ILO report finds that women in Pakistan earn 25-30% less than men despite being more educated and working in formal, permanent jobs. With only 13.5% of employees being women, Pakistan's gender pay and employment gaps are among the highest in South Asia, Dawn reported.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 16: In a bold statement of access, excellence, and inclusion, JECRC University continues to redefine higher education standards in India. For the current academic year, an impressive 62% of newly admitted students at JECRC have been awarded scholarships, reaf
The Indian delegation, led by TK Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, is participating in the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London.
In the SDG Index, districts scoring between 65 and 99 are classified as Front Runners. This milestone reflects Mizoram's significant progress in areas such as health, education, gender equality, clean water, and sustainable communities, the statement read. .
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 9: In a move to enhance educational access for the families of Indian Coast Guard personnel, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coast Guard Welfare and Wellness Association (CGWWA