Women Empowerment

Cotton sustainability initiative Better Cotton has launched an “ambitious” research project in India to identify best practices for empowering women and boosting their representation in the cotton farming sector. The project – funded by sustainability standards organisation ISEAL – will not only identify real success stories that can serve as inspiration for targeted interventions, but …

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In a major step towards improving sanitation infrastructure at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Basugaon, Kokrajhar, NTPC Bongaigaon, in collaboration with the District Administration of Kokrajhar and the Public Works Department (PWD), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the construction of a new toilet block. The MoA, valued at ₹9.35 lakhs, was signed by Masanada …

NTPC Bongaigaon Strengthens Commitment to Girl Empowerment with New Dormitory and Sanitation Facilities at JNV Basugaon Read More »

The WCD in Cachar concluded its 100 Days Special Awareness Campaign for Mission Shakti. The event highlighted the campaign’s success in promoting women’s empowerment. The Department of Women and Child Development (WCD) in Cachar, in collaboration with the District Administration, held the closing ceremony of the “100 Days Special Awareness Campaign cum Enrollment Drive for …

Assam: ‘Mission Shakti’ campaign concludes in Cachar with focus on women empowerment, safety Read More »

The first Indian woman recipient of the Jnanpith Award was Ashapoorna Devi. Born on January 8, 1909, in Calcutta, she was a renowned Bengali novelist and poet. Awarded in 1976 for her novel Pratham Pratishruti, she became a prominent voice in literature, focusing on women’s rights and social issues. The Jnanpith Award is one of India’s most …

First Indian Woman to Get Jnanpith Award, Know Her Name Read More »

India’s government has implemented several initiatives to empower women, focusing on financial aid, access to education, and health support, significantly benefiting their quality of life. The central government led by Narendra Modi and the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra have placed a strong emphasis on the empowerment of women, with particular attention to their economic and …

Empowering Women: How Maharashtrian Government Initiatives Are Driving Equality And Progress! Read More »