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Indian Navy Ships arrive in Yangon with relief assistance
Yangon, April 1: In response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, the Indian Navy ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri arrived in Yangon, carrying over 50 tons of relief material to assist those affected by the disaster.
Operation Brahma: Indian relief team lands in Myanmar, begins rescue efforts
Mandalay, March 30: The first Relief and Rescue Detachment of 10 personnel landed at Mandalay International Airport, Myanmar, at 5:45 pm MST on Sunday, according to the Indian Army.
India sends 40 tonnes of aid to quake-hit Myanmar
New Delhi, March 29: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday stated that Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura and INS Savitri have headed to Yangon port in Myanmar carrying aid under Operation Brahma.
Patralekha opens up about the emotional journey of playing Savitribai Phule
Mumbai, March 27: Actress Patralekha has opened up about the emotional journey of portraying Savitribai Phule in the upcoming biopic “Phule.”
Our job was not to judge anything: Pratik Gandhi shares his mantra for portrayal of social reformer Jyotirao Phule in 'Phule'
Mumbai, March 26: Actors Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa spoke about the pressure they faced while portraying social reformers Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule in their upcoming film Phule.
Trailer of Pratik Gandhi-starrer 'Phule' unveiled
Mumbai, March 24: The trailer of 'Phule', a biographical drama based on the life of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, has been unveiled.
Maha Assembly passes resolution to confer Bharat Ratna on social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule
Mumbai, March 24: The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution recommending Centre confer the highest civilian award Bharat Ratna on social formers Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule posthumously.
Pratik Gandhi aces the titular role of anti-caste social reformer in 'Phule' trailer
Mumbai, March 24: The trailer of the upcoming film 'Phule', based on the life of social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule was unveiled on Monday. The film stars Pratik Gandhi as Jyotirao Phule and Patralekhaa as his wife, Dnyanajyoti Savitribai Phule.
754 fast track courts dispose over 3 lakh rape, POCSO cases in January: Centre
New Delhi, March 22: About 754 fast track courts (FTSCs) have disposed more than 3 lakh cases related to rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) in January, said the government.
Govt utilises 76 pc of Nirbhaya Fund to ensure women's safety: Minister
New Delhi, March 12: The government on Wednesday said that it has utilised Rs 5,846.08 crore, which is nearly 76 per cent of the Nirbhaya Fund, to enhance women's safety and security.
Food literacy in schools can cut undernourishment by 14 pc, say experts
New Delhi, March 11: Integrating food literacy into school curriculums could reduce undernourishment by up to 14 per cent, experts revealed at the Nutrition Conclave 2025.
India's Permanent Mission to UN in New York commemorates World Hindi Day
New York, February 15: India's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York commemorated World Hindi Day in the Mission on February 13. The theme of the event was "Multilingualism and the promotion of Hindi abroad."
MoS Savitri Thakur meets Jamaican delegation in New York, nutritional outcome tracker- Poshan gets centre stage in discussions
New York, February 14: A high-level bilateral discussion took place in New York after the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development meeting between the Indian delegation headed by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur and the Jamaican team, led by Dione Jennings, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The meeting sought to explore collaboration in digitization and the use of technology to enhance social protection systems, as per an official statement by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
MoS Savitri Thakur shares digitisation experience with Jamaican, Zambian teams
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANS) Digitisation and the use of technology to enhance social protection systems topped the agenda at bilateral discussions in New York between Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur and a Jamaican team, an official said on Friday.
India promoting digital, financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas: Govt at UN
New Delhi, Feb 12: India is promoting digital, and financial literacy among women entrepreneurs in rural areas, said Savitri Thakur, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
India takes part in 63rd session of Commission for Social Development at New York
New Delhi, February 12: India participated in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD) held in New York from February 10 to 14, led by Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development.
Indian delegation to participate in 63rd session of Commission for Social Development in US
New Delhi, February 10: India will be participating in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD), scheduled from February 10 to 14 under the leadership of Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India (GoI).
India to be part of UN's 63rd session of Commission for Social Development 2025
New Delhi, February 10: India will be participating in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD), scheduled from February 10-14 in New York, under the leadership of Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development, a statement by the ministry said.
PM Modi govt's social inclusion policies to be showcased at UN event
New Delhi, Feb 10: The Modi government's policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening social resilience will be showcased by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur at a UN event focused on promoting inclusive social policies globally, an official said here on Monday.
Anganwadi centres world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to essential care, support to children: Union Minister
New Delhi, February 7: Anganwadi centres are the world's largest childcare institutions dedicated to providing essential care and support to children ensuring delivery of care facilities till the last mile, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur told Lok Sabha on Friday.
Anganwadi workers empowered with smartphones under Mission Poshan 2.0
New Delhi, February 7: Poshan Abhiyaan, an overarching scheme for holistic nourishment was launched on 8th March 2018 to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Under Poshan Abhiyaan, the Incremental Learning Approach (ILA) was incorporated to build and strengthen the capacity of Anganwadi workers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Women and Child Development on Friday.
Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis extends his greetings on the birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule
Satara, January 3: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday extended his greetings to the people on birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule.