India-Brazil-South Africa fund drives women’s empowerment through development: Savitri Thakur

March 13, 2026 2:22 PM

India-Brazil-South Africa fund drives women’s empowerment through development: Savitri Thakur

Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur addressed an event on “Women-Led Development and South-South Cooperation – Success Stories from the IBSA Fund” during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-70) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event brought together ministers and representatives from several countries and international organisations, including officials from Brazil, South Africa, Gambia, Fiji, Liberia and the Unite...

India highlights women-led development at UN’s Commission on the Status of Women

March 11, 2026 3:47 PM

India highlights women-led development at UN’s Commission on the Status of Women

Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted India’s progress in advancing women-led development and strengthening gender equality during the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-70) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Delivering India’s national intervention during the General Discussion on March 10, the minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to gender equality and improving access to justice in li...

India reiterates commitment to inclusive growth at UN: MoS Savitri Thakur emphasises ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’

February 3, 2026 12:46 PM

India reiterates commitment to inclusive growth at UN: MoS Savitri Thakur emphasises ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’

India on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and rights-based social development at the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Leading the Indian delegation, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, delivered the national statement on advancing social development and social justice through coordinated, equitable and inclusive policies, aligning India’s approach with its long-term vision ...

Union Minister Savitri Thakur flags off India Research Tour 2025 at ICSSR, New Delhi

October 6, 2025 6:56 PM

Union Minister Savitri Thakur flags off India Research Tour 2025 at ICSSR, New Delhi

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur on Monday flagged off the India Research Tour 2025 at the Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR) in New Delhi. Organised by Springer Nature in collaboration with the Education Ministry, the India Research Tour is among the country’s most ambitious outreach initiatives promoting integrity, inclusivity, and innovation in research. Now in its third edition, the tour will travel across 29 institutions in 15 cities ...