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February 7, 2025 3:17 PM

“Odisha govt. launches multiple initiatives to empower girl ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’

The Odisha government has implemented a series of initiatives under the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme, which aims to address the alarming gender imbalance and declining child sex ratio in India. Key programs such as “Nirbhaya Kadhi” (Fearless Bud), “Mo Gelha Jiya” (My Dear Daughter) in Ganjam, "Kalpana Avijan" in Dhenkanal, "Swarna Kalika" in Keonjhar, and “Veerangana Yojana” in Deogarh district are designed to empower adolescent girls. These initiatives focus on preventing child ...

MoSPI’s ‘women and men in India 2023’ reveals progress and gaps in gender equality

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the 25th edition of its comprehensive publication, "Women and Men in India 2023." This report offers a detailed look at the status of women and men across various sectors in India, providing crucial insights for policymakers and researchers. The publication provides data on a wide range of topics such as Population, Education, Health, Participation in Economy, Participation in Decision making etc. among others. It pre...