Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: Empowering Mothers for a Better Future The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a government initiative aimed at providing financial support to pregnant women and lactating mothers. Launched in 2017, this scheme plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of mothers and their infants. In this article, we…
Karnataka Announces Free Bus Travel Shakti Scheme for Women Introduction: The Karnataka government recently made a significant announcement regarding the welfare and empowerment of women in the state. It introduced the “Shakti” scheme, which aims to provide free bus travel for women. This initiative is a crucial step towards ensuring gender equality, enhancing women’s mobility,…
Muthamizh Selvi Becomes the First Tamil Nadu Woman to Scale Mt. Everest Introduction: Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, has witnessed yet another remarkable achievement as Muthamizh Selvi, a courageous and determined woman from Tamil Nadu, successfully conquered its daunting summit. Her remarkable feat has etched her name in history, making her the…
Govt Approves Proposal to Induct Women Officers in Artillery: A Step towards Gender Equality in the Indian Army The Indian government has approved the Indian Army’s proposal to induct women officers in the artillery branch, a significant step towards gender equality and women’s empowerment in the armed forces. The decision was taken on March 20,…
Maharashtra to Introduce 4th Women’s Policy Maharashtra, India’s second-most populous state, is all set to introduce its fourth women’s policy. The announcement was made on 18th April 2023 by the state’s Women and Child Welfare Minister, Yashomati Thakur. The policy will focus on improving the status of women and their empowerment, including their social, economic,…
Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Day Celebrations : International Women’s Day Celebrated Across Jammu and Kashmir International Women’s Day was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on March 8, 2023, to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Why this News is…
BSE & UN Women India launches a new programme, ‘FinEMPOWER’, at Bombay Stock Exchange The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and UN Women India have launched a new program called “FinEMPOWER” aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women in the financial sector. This initiative will help women to gain knowledge and skills in finance and…
Equatorial Guinea Appoints Manuela Roka Botey as First Female Prime Minister The African nation of Equatorial Guinea recently appointed Manuela Roka Botey as its first-ever female Prime Minister. Botey’s appointment comes after the country’s president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, dismissed the previous Prime Minister, Francisco Pascual Eyegue Obama Asue, and his entire government. Botey, who…
National Girl Child Day celebrates on 24th January 2023 National Girl Child Day is observed on 24th January every year in India to promote awareness about the importance of the girl child and to support their rights. It was started by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008, as part of the campaign…
Indian Navy Tableau | Navys Republic Day Tableau to Reflect Nari Shakti The Indian Navy’s tableau for the Republic Day parade in 2022 will reflect the theme of “Nari Shakti” (women’s power). The tableau will showcase the role of women in the Navy and their contribution to the nation. This announcement comes as a significant…
