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NITI Aayog works with Gram Panchayats to boost climate resilience at grassroots level
New Delhi, April 4: NITI Aayog on Friday convened a national workshop with Gram Panchayats to enable the integration of climate adaptation tools into local development planning.
Tripura has 94,723 Lakhpati Didis; 93,425 women to get similar status soon: Minister
Agartala, April 2: Among the 4,75,582 Self Help Group (SHGs) members in Tripura, 94,723 women emerged as 'Lakhpati Didis' through their engagement in various enterprising units and 93,425 more women would be 'Lakhpati Didis' soon, Social Welfare and Labour Minister Tinku Roy said.
Bihar fishermen receive fish marketing kits under PMMSY, thank Modi government
Patna, March 30: Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), many fishermen and workers associated with the fisheries sector in Bihar were provided with fish marketing kits and bicycle ice boxes on Sunday.
Bihar: Women in Jamui empowered through herbal 'Gulal' production as demand soars ahead of Holi
Jamui, March 7: With Holi just around the corner, markets in Bihar are abuzz with preparations, and this year, there's a growing demand for herbal gulal made from flowers and natural ingredients. In Jamui district, women are crafting this eco-friendly gulal, combining traditional knowledge with creativity to make vibrant colours from fruits, flowers, and plants.
J-K: Unemployed women in Ramban become self-reliant through UMEED scheme of State Rural Livelihood Mission
Ramban, March 2: Unemployed women in the Sangaldan block of Ramban district have become self-reliant through the UMEED scheme of Jammu and Kashmir's State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM), starting businesses like tailoring and cosmetics.
Jammu: Rural women from 19 states showcase their skills in 'Saras Livelihood Fair'
Jammu, Feb 21: A ten-day Saras Livelihood Fair, organised at the city's art centre by the Rural Development Department saw wide array of handicrafts and other products made by the women entrepreneurs, particularly from the rural belts of the country.
Gujarat launches G-SAFAL for empowering 50,000 women from underprivileged families
Gandhinagar, February 15: Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government has introduced G-SAFAL (Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods), an initiative aimed at strengthening the livelihoods of Antyodaya families (underprivileged families), empowering women, and promoting economic self-sufficiency, a statement by CMO read.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces 'Lakshapati Didi Sahayika' scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb 14: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced about launching a new scheme—"Lakshapati Didi Sahayika Yojana -- aiming to provide grants to Gram Panchayat Level Federations (GPLFs) ensuring financial support for the remuneration of Community Support Staff (CSS) in the state.
'Lakhpati Didi' scheme to shine on R-Day tableau, celebrating women's economic empowerment
New Delhi, Jan 23: This Republic Day, the Rural Development Ministry is set to showcase its impactful 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme through a vibrant tableau at Kartavya Path, celebrating women's transformative journey towards economic independence.
Goa CM acknowledges role of Self Help Groups under ' Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'
Panaji, January 16: Gao Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired a meeting of Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM) in the presence of RDA Minister Govind Gaude, Chief Secretary, officials, representatives of NABARD, and others, a press release said.
Self-Help Groups empower women in Himachal Pradesh, boosting rural livelihoods
Nahan/Shimla, Jan 15: Self-help groups formed under the National Rural Livelihood Mission are proving to be extremely beneficial for women. By joining these groups, women in rural areas are becoming self-reliant.