World Environment Day: Assam records plantation of over 1 crore saplings in one day

June 5, 2026 7:01 PM

World Environment Day: Assam records plantation of over 1 crore saplings in one day

Assam on Friday recorded a major environmental milestone with the plantation of more than 1.02 crore saplings across the state in a single-day greening drive led by women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Sharing the achievement on social media platform X, Sarma hailed the contribution of Assam’s women, stating that the record had been made possible by the active participation of the state's 'Nari Shakti'. “Assam achieves a historic milestone...

India’s approach has shifted from ‘women’s development’ to ‘women-led development’: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

May 11, 2026 10:02 PM

India’s approach has shifted from ‘women’s development’ to ‘women-led development’: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said India’s approach to governance and policymaking had evolved from “women’s development” to “women-led development”, while interacting with a delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka at Parliament House. The delegation was led by Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Women and Child Affairs. Birla said India and Sri Lanka shared deep civilisational, cultural and spiritual ties rooted in centuries-old connec...

UMEED scheme brings transformation in lives of women in Rajouri district

April 15, 2026 2:35 PM

UMEED scheme brings transformation in lives of women in Rajouri district

The Block Programme Manager, Aftab Ahmad of Rajouri district, praised the flagship programme of the Government of India, the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), which is implemented there under the name 'Umeed'. He informed that there are at least 9,000 members associated with the programme and 1,100 Self-Help Groups (SHGs). He said that efforts have been made to coordinate with them and ensure that they receive the intended benefits. While working in collaboration with the department, ...

UP govt launches ‘safe mobility’ initiative, over 1,000 women to get e-rickshaws in 5 districts

April 6, 2026 11:46 AM

UP govt launches ‘safe mobility’ initiative, over 1,000 women to get e-rickshaws in 5 districts

Taking a significant effort towards women's emancipation and empowerment, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a one of its kind scheme titled 'Safe Mobility Program,' centred around employment generation for female members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Under the programme, an army of female e-rickshaw pilots is being trained across the state to ensure safe, accessible, and dignified transportation for girls and women travelling to schools, workplaces, and other essential destinations. Abou...