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BMW India Foundation supports traditional Indian artisans' journey to sust
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 21: BMW India Foundation is advancing its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development by supporting and upskilling traditional artisans across India. Guided by the vision to preserve the authenticity of indigenous art forms while connecting artist
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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi questions BJP over 'unemployment, rising crime
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Addressing a public gathering in Guwahati on Thursday, the Congress MP said the BJP distributes money to women ahead of elections but fails to ensure their safety or provide them with sustainable livelihoods. She asked whether women were given security over the last five years, and claime
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Government's women empowerment drive in J-K gains momentum; DE&CC Kulgam h
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Government of India and the Union Territory administration of Jammu & Kashmir have intensified efforts to empower women through targeted livelihood and entrepreneurship schemes, significantly expanding opportunities for economic independence and inclusive growth. Under initiatives
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Budget 2026: FM proposes community owned retail outlets for women entrepre
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
She highlighted a significant evolution in how the government views women's work. She spoke about the successful foundation laid by previous initiatives, specifically noting that she intends to "build on the success of 'Lakpati Didi Programme'" which has already helped millions of women f
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TREESCAPES 2026 by CIFOR-ICRAF and ICAR Marks the First South Asian Congre
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23: In a bid to amplify agroforestry's contribution in India, the Centre for International Forestry Research - International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is all set to hos
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Adani Foundation touches 9.6 million people in over 7,000 villages in 2025
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In 2025, the social welfare and development arm of the Adani Group expanded its human-centric development model across 7,071 villages in 22 states, impacting 9.6 million people with transformative advances in education, health and nutrition, sustainable livelihoods, community development, an
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CG: Dantewada launches 'Youth Hub' to support young entrepreneurs in insur
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a bid to empower young people in one of Chhattisgarh's most insurgency-affected districts, the Dantewada administration has launched an ambitious 'Youth Hub' campaign to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs and help them build sustainable livelihoods.
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Representatives of the "la Caixa" Foundation Meet Change-Makers in Uttar P
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 21: Representatives of the " la Caixa" Foundation and Development Alternatives visited Mirzapur and Varanasi districts in Uttar Pradesh, to engage with women entrepreneurs who are breaking social barriers and building sustainable livelihoods through the Women-led
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"Another new model before the nation": CM Vijayan declares Kerala free fro
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing the Assembly, CM Vijayan stated that the state government allocated Rs 50 crore each for the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25, and Rs 60 crore for 2025-26, for this project. The funds were utilised for healthcare, housing construction, and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Read More
Ashwini Vaishnaw showcases "Pali Model" as blueprint for rural enterprise
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
During his visit to Pali district in Rajasthan, Vaishnaw saw first-hand how the initiative has helped more than 25,000 people, mostly women, earn higher incomes and build sustainable livelihoods. The Pali Model shows how traditional industries, when modernised with the proper support, can em
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Vrutti to Empower 15,000 Smallholder Farmers in Karnataka With Support Fro
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 1: Vrutti has recently received a grant from the Walmart Foundation to strengthen 11 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and empower over 15,000 smallholder farmers across Kalaburagi and Chikkaballapur districts in Karnataka.
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Coal India, Singareni Collieries, join hands with Heartfulness for restora
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The partnership aims to restore closed mine sites by creating a viable green cover, controlling hazardous gases, and replenishing soil layers. The initiative will focus on developing a sustainable ecosystem at mine closure sites, generating livelihoods for local communities in alignment with
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