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September 17, 2026 7:13 PM

No eligible woman in Bengal to miss Annapurna benefits, says PM Narendra Modi; 1.58 cr beneficiaries get money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the West Bengal government aims to ensure that every eligible woman gets the benefits of the Annapurna Yojana, as the state government transferred money to 1.58 crore beneficiaries on the occasion of his birthday. Addressing a programme at Salt Lake in Kolkata, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said PM Modi’s birthday on September 17 will be observed as ‘Annapurna Divas’ in the state every year as the Rs 3,000 monthly assistance under the scheme...

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...

July 24, 2025 3:36 PM

Centre steps up measures to improve health and well-being of women

The Centre has undertaken a series of initiatives aimed at improving women’s health, hygiene, and overall well-being, with a particular focus on reducing hardship, ensuring access to essential services, and promoting safety and dignity for women across the country. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur outlined several schemes that have played a crucial role in this regard, including Ujjwala Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mis...