A total of 306.4 million loans under the PMMY, comprising 69% of the total sanctioned loans, was given to women, while 84% of loans have been sanctioned to women entrepreneurs under SUPI The government’s plans to empower women got a major fillip, especially in the rural regions, with women getting a large portion of loans …
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After intensive training at the Siachen Battle School, Captain Fatima Wasim became the first female medical officer deployed at the Siachen Glacier. The Indian Army’s Fire and Fury Corps hailed her milestone on social media, praising her resilience and commitment to female equality in the military. Captain Fatima Wasim became the first female medical officer …
Deego Nepal champions sustainability through eco-friendly products while empowering women. Deego Nepal advocates a sustainable lifestyle. Founded on March 8, 2019, by Rajani Gurung, Mahalaxmi Shrestha and Anjana Malla, the brand emerged from a collective vision to promote a healthy and eco-friendly environment. Departing from conventional practices, they consciously avoid plastics in their product design, …
An Indian Air Force officer of the 2015 batch, named Manisha Padhi has been officially appointed as the Aide-De-Camp to the Governor of Mizoram Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati. She is now also the first woman officer from the Indian Armed Forces to be appointed as Aide-De-Camp(ADC) to the Governor in our country. Speaking about Padhi’s …
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Equipping and empowering women with means to generate or earn income will significantly improve their status and reduce their exposure to gender based violence, says a survey report. The report which was based on the findings from a study conducted in three West African countries of Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal by TechnoServe Nigeria also said …
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