While reviewing the various schemes and projects of the Forest Department here today, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed to rope in the Mahila Mandals and Yuvak Mandals, Self Help Groups and Panchayats to enhance and conserve the forest cover in the State.
Union Minister Manohar Lal informed that 'Waste-to-wealth initiatives by NGOs and Self-help Groups across India will also be showcased at the Forum promoting sustainability-driven entrepreneurship and community engagement.
Addressing the 118th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, "There is another piece of very good news from Andaman and Nicobar Islands too. Virgin coconut oil in Nicobar district has recently received the GI Tag. After the GI Tag, another new initiative has been undertaken for virgin coco
Sawant acknowledged that the Self Help Groups (SHGs) have contributed to various initiatives like planting 12,000 trees under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' & approved the setting up of a Supermarket for the sale of SHG products through NRLM, the release added.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the three-day Goa Food and Cultural Festival at Margao. He said that the event would empower self-help groups and inspire Goans on the path to becoming self-reliant.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the Nayi Chetna campaign will help to assist women in every village through self-help groups to reduce gender violence. He emphasized that if violence does occur, women must not remain silent.