New Delhi: The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India, hosted a 17-member delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM Committee) during its official mission to New Delhi from February 16 to 20, 2026. The delegation, led by Ms. Lina Gálvez,…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Drives 6 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ Mission
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has issued directions to accelerate the creation of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–NRLM). The announcement came during a high-level review meeting at…
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DAY-NRLM Workshop Spurs Women-Led Procurement Growth
NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), in collaboration with PCI India, convened a National Learning Dissemination Workshop on “Scaling Women Enterprises through Public Procurement” in New Delhi on 17th February 2026. The event aimed to strengthen the integration of women-led Self-Help Group…
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Allocation of Rs. 5.01 lakh crore reported for welfare of women and girls in the gender budget statement of FY 2026-27,an increase of Rs. 11.55% over the GBS allocation of Rs. 4.49 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
New Delhi, February 18: The Union Budget 2026-27 has set a new milestone in India’s commitment to women’s welfare, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a record allocation of ₹5.01 lakh crore under the Gender Budget Statement (GBS). This marks an 11.55% increase over last year’s ₹4.49 lakh crore allocation,…
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SHe-Box Conference 2026 Boosts Workplace Safety
New Delhi, February 14, 2026: The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised a National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box) at Vigyan Bhawan, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring safe and dignified workplaces for women across India. Major Launches to Strengthen Compliance Union Minister Smt. Annapurna Devi…
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National Conference on SHe-Box to Boost Women’s Workplace Safety
The Ministry of Women and Child Development will organise a landmark National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box) on February 14, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The conference reflects the Government of India’s renewed commitment to ensuring safe, dignified, and harassment-free workplaces for women across all…
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Narendra Modi Signs First Files at Seva Teerth, Launches PM RAHAT Scheme
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a series of major policy approvals from his new office complex, Seva Teerth, marking a symbolic and operational shift in India’s governance framework. The decisions focus on strengthening healthcare access, empowering women, boosting farmers’ infrastructure, and accelerating startup growth. Seva…
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“Lok Sabha Speaker Honors Sarojini Naidu’s Legacy”
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to Sarojini Naidu on her birth anniversary at the Central Hall of Samvidhaan Sadan, remembering her immense contributions as a poet, freedom fighter, and champion of women’s empowerment. Leaders Gather to Honour the ‘Nightingale of India’ The…
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Groundwater Potability Testing Expanded Under JJM
The Government of India has intensified efforts to monitor and improve groundwater potability across the country, with thousands of laboratories functioning under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and regular testing carried out by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The move aims to ensure safe drinking water for rural households…
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Empowering Women in Panchayats: Ending Proxy Rule
New Delhi, 11 February 2026: In a decisive move to strengthen grassroots democracy and uphold gender justice, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has intensified efforts to eliminate proxy representation of elected women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This long-standing issue—where male relatives unofficially control the decision-making of elected women leaders—has…