India has reiterated its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Guatemala in the areas of social development, women’s empowerment, and inclusive growth during high-level discussions held on the sidelines of the United Nations Commission for Social Development in New York. Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri…
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PM Modi Highlights Strength of Daughters on Beti Bachao Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday marked the 11th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign by sharing a powerful Sanskrit Subhashitam that underscores the timeless Indian belief in the strength, dignity and equal worth of daughters. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister…
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Enhancing Gender Statistics Conference Conclude in New Delhi
New Delhi witnessed a significant two-day conference on “Enhancing Gender Statistics” held from 15–16 January 2026 at the NCAER campus. Jointly organised by the Social Statistics Division of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), the event brought together policymakers,…
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Women’s Leadership Strengthens India’s Three-Tier Governance: Harivansh
India’s experience with women’s leadership across Parliament, State Legislatures, and local self-government institutions has significantly strengthened democratic governance, improved transparency, and enhanced accountability, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh said on Friday. Addressing the Lightning Round Session of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC)…
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National Workshop on Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats at Pune
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra, is organizing a two-day national workshop at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, on 8–9 January 2026. The workshop aims to showcase best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats…
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Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2026: Marathi Speech Ideas
Savitribai Phule Jayanti is observed every year on January 3 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, India’s first woman teacher and one of the most influential social reformers in Indian history. In 2026, educational institutions across Maharashtra and the country are once again preparing to honour her…
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India’s Multi-Pronged Strategy to Address Women’s Mental Health
The Government of India has put in place a comprehensive, multi-pronged and convergent framework to prevent, mitigate and manage stress among women across sectors, integrating mental healthcare, workplace safety, legal protections and socio-economic empowerment. The details were shared in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Women and Child…
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India’s Shift From Women’s Development to Women-Led Growth
India’s approach to empowering women is undergoing a remarkable transformation, shifting decisively from a welfare-driven model to a holistic framework of women-led development. According to information presented in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, the government has adopted a life-cycle approach that…
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Ending Violence Against Women Building a Safer Digital India
On November 25 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women India reaffirmed efforts to combat gender-based violence in all forms, placing renewed emphasis on technology-facilitated abuse. The United Nations’ 2025 theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”, has accelerated government action to strengthen…
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GeM & UN Women Sign MoU to Boost Women Entrepreneurs
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and UN Women India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase participation of women entrepreneurs—especially those from the informal sector—in India’s public procurement ecosystem. The agreement, signed at GeM’s Jeevan Bharti office in New Delhi, aims to scale the Womaniya initiative and deepen market linkages…