In a remarkable transformation, a group of women from Women’s Cooperative Society in Mayurbhanj district has gone from struggling with daily wages to becoming self-reliant entrepreneurs. What began in 2010 with just 10–15 women making a meager 30 to 50 rupees daily by crafting items from sabai grass has now grown into an inspiring story …
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Caring for environment is taught as a spiritual responsibility and curriculum is adapted to village needs Summary Rekha Rathore, aged 30, from Badi Kalmer near Hatod in Indore district, got engaged when she was just 12. She might have been doing non-remunerative work in the village if not for a visit in 2010 to a …
In a significant move towards women empowerment and community development, Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik today inaugurated the “Didi Ki Rasoi” canteen here at Government Boys Higher Secondary School. The canteen chain is being operated by Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the aegis of District Urban Development Agency (DUDA) formed under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana …
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The Congress-led government in Karnataka has issued an official order granting one day of paid menstrual leave per month to women employees working in establishments registered under various labour laws in Karnataka. The Menstrual Leave Policy – 2025, which had received cabinet approval recently under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to support women’s …
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More than 4,000 women have completed livelihood training at the Nava Women’s Empowerment Centre in Paloncha, run by Nava Limited as part of its CSR initiatives. Around 75 percent of trainees are engaged in tailoring and beautician work, while others have started businesses. Over 4,000 women have completed training in various livelihood courses so far …
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