Women Empowerment

June 10, 2026 5:18 PM

From welfare to women-led development: How women are driving India’s transformation

Over the past twelve years, India has witnessed a significant transformation in its approach to women’s empowerment, moving beyond traditional welfare measures towards a model centred on women-led development. Women are increasingly emerging not merely as beneficiaries of government schemes but as active participants in economic growth, governance, entrepreneurship, education, innovation, and nation-building. This shift has been driven by a lifecycle-based approach that seeks to support women...

April 16, 2026 4:25 PM

PM Modi shares article emphasising urgent implementation of women’s reservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, underlining the urgency of implementing one-third reservation for women in legislatures and completing key processes such as the Census and delimitation without delay. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) highlighted that the article presents women’s reservation as a collective national moment and a milestone for Parliament as an institution. It noted that Karandlaje has str...

April 16, 2026 10:30 AM

PM Modi shares Sanskrit Subhashitam, calls special Parliament session a ‘historic step’ towards women’s empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the special session of Parliament as a “historic step” towards advancing women’s empowerment, underlining the nation’s commitment to ensuring greater representation and respect for women. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Starting today, in the special session of Parliament, our country is all set to take a historic step towards women's empowerment. The respect for our mothers and sisters is the respect for the nation, and with ...

April 13, 2026 3:44 PM

MP Cabinet approves Rs 18,000 crore package for agriculture, health, women empowerment

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Monday gave its nod to several landmark decisions involving more than Rs 18,000 crore to accelerate irrigation, farm mechanisation, women’s safety, rural development and healthcare in the state. In a key boost to agriculture, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 286.26 crore for the Midwas Medium Irrigation Project in Sagar district. Once completed, the project will irrigate 7,200 hectares of farmland across 27 villages, directly bene...

December 1, 2025 5:18 PM

PM Modi highlights women empowerment, shares article on Nari Shakti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, emphasising that women empowerment remains central to India’s progress. Responding to Annpurna Devi’s post on X, the Prime Minister said that “Nari Shakti is at the heart of India’s future. As Bharat enters Amrit Kaal, the term is no longer just a slogan; it is a national mission. From One-Stop Centres to fast-track courts, from helplines to social-security hubs, und...

November 26, 2025 12:20 PM

Nayi Chetna 4.0 Campaign to Boost Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment

In a major push for women’s safety, dignity, and economic empowerment, Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Annapurna Devi launched the fourth edition of the national campaign ‘Nayi Chetna – Initiative for Change’ in New Delhi. The campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM, will run across all states and union territories until December 23, 2025, with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) leading activities at the grassroots level. A joint advisory signed by 11 ce...

September 22, 2025 5:10 PM

Centre to distribute 2.5 million free LPG connections under Ujjwala Yojana this Navratri, PM Modi hails women empowerment

The Centre will distribute 25 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during the festival of Navratri, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. With this expansion, the total number of Ujjwala beneficiaries will rise to 10.6 crore families across the country. “With the auspicious beginning of Navratri, the gift of 2.5 million new free PM Ujjwala connections is yet another proof that Prime Minister Narendra Modi honours ...

September 17, 2025 3:02 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone for development projects, launches health and tribal welfare initiatives in MP’s Dhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several development projects in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday. The Prime Minister paid homage to Goddess Vagdevi, the revered mother of Dhar Bhojshala, and extended his salutations to artisans and craftsmen engaged in nation-building. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi highlighted the historical significance of Dhar, noting the bravery of Maharaja Bhoj and the sacrifice of Maharshi Dadhichi as inspirations for national s...

August 28, 2025 3:14 PM

Emirati Women’s Day 2025: Marking a Decade of Celebration and 50 Years of Empowerment

The United Arab Emirates today marks the 10th annual Emirati Women’s Day, celebrating the contributions of women to the nation’s development and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the General Women’s Union (GWU), founded by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak in 1975. The day, first celebrated in 2015, was established by Sheikha Fatima, known as the 'Mother of the Nation', to honor the achievements and aspirations of Emirati women across all fields. What began as a modest celebrat...

August 25, 2025 4:53 PM

From entrepreneurs to job creators: women leading India’s growth story

Women are emerging as the backbone of India’s economic growth, with rising workforce participation, entrepreneurial ventures, and leadership roles driving the nation’s march towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the women’s workforce participation rate (WPR) has nearly doubled from 22% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2023-24. The unemployment rate for women has also dropped from 5.6% to 3.2% in the same period. Rural India has witnessed the sharpest r...