Ajayan acknowledged the government's efforts in placing women at the centre of policy design through initiatives such as Jan Dhan Yojana, Mudra loans and DBT-linked welfare schemes. However, she stressed that the next big leap must come from gender-disaggregated data, especially in financial
The Global Inclusive Finance Summit has transitioned into a global platform to facilitate the exchange of financial inclusion strategies between India and emerging economies. This evolution marks a shift from the summit's local origins in 2004 to a global mission focused on sharing India's d
Addressing the beneficiaries at a programme held at Gandhi Maidan in Boko, CM Sarma said that 16 lakh women have already received seed capital under the Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyomita Abhiyan (MMUA). By the first week of February, all beneficiaries across the state will receive financial s
To promote women entrepreneurship, strengthen Self Help Groups (SHGs) and facilitate onboarding under Mission YUVA, the Directorate of Employment, J&K, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir National Rural Livelihoods Mission (J&K NRLM), today organised a one-day Women Entreprene
Chief Minister said that such fairs provide a platform for local products and offer a vibrant glimpse of folk culture. He stated that all mementoes and gifts presented by the state government are now being prepared by women from local self-help groups, thereby strengthening rural liveliho
During the event, CM Sharma interacted warmly with Lakhpati Didi beneficiaries and women associated with Self-Help Groups. He said women are becoming more empowered through Self-Help Groups, which is expanding the rural economy. While managing their households, they are also playing an im
Deputy Chief Minister Udayanidhi Stalin on Thursday inaugurated the Christmas, New Year and Pongal exhibition, where products on sale are produced by many women self-help groups. The fair is organised by Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women (TNCDW).
During the event, the Chief Minister also inspected the stalls set up by women's self-help groups and various departments and appreciated the women-led products on display.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched the distribution of seed capital cheques under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan for women beneficiaries of Hailakandi and Dholai Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) in the Barak Valley.
Empowering the Nari Shakti of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday handed over Rs 10,000 seed capital each to 35,199 women beneficiaries under Mukahya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at a programme held at Tamulpur.
Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will inaugurate the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 on Monday at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi, according to an official release by the Ministry of Rural Development.
He provided Rs 16.97 crore in financial assistance to women SHG members engaged in animal husbandry and vegetable production under the Mid-term Deendayal Upadhyay Cooperative Welfare Scheme, and Rs 75.50 lakh to NRLM SHGs. The gathering present at the event extended a warm welcome to the