New Delhi, Dec 11, 2025: The Government says it has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to advance the educational, social and economic empowerment of girl children linking safety, health, education and skill initiatives under flagship programmes such as Mission Shakti and nationwide welfare schemes. Mission Shakti: An umbrella for safety and…
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IEPFA Boosts Financial Literacy with Niveshak Didi & CFL
New Delhi : The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has reinforced India’s financial awareness ecosystem through a wide-ranging investor-focused outreach that leverages community networks, postal channels and public awareness drives. Combined efforts under the Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL), Financial Awareness Messages (FAME), Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) and…
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Agri-Tech Startups Drive India’s Digital Farm Push
India is accelerating the adoption of agri-tech and digital agriculture through targeted incubation, generous drone subsidies, water-saving micro-irrigation, and a national Digital Agriculture Mission. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) says the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development programme under RKVY has nurtured thousands of startups while government schemes are…
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India Launches 100-Day Drive for a Child Marriage Free Bharat
The Ministry of Women & Child Development has launched a nationwide 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign to advance the vision of a Child Marriage Free Bharat. The initiative, unveiled at Vigyan Bhawan on 4 December 2025, marks the first anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and reinforces the Government’s…
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Nari Shakti at India’s Core: Modi & Annapurna Devi
New Delhi, December 1, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared an article by Union Minister Smt. Annapurna Devi, describing “Nari Shakti” women’s empowerment as central to India’s future as the nation enters Amrit Kaal. In his post on X, the Prime Minister called the concept “no longer just a…
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Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 opens at Sunder Nursery
New Delhi will savor a vibrant celebration of India’s culinary diversity as Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 on 1 December at Sunder Nursery. The week-long festival, organized by the Ministry of Rural Development, brings…
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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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“PM Modi Unveils Labour Reforms for Future India”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an insightful article by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, underlining how India’s newly implemented labour reforms are simplifying compliance, empowering women workers, and bolstering the nation’s standing in the global value chain. PM Endorses Mandaviya’s Vision On 24 November 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a…
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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…
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IITF 2025: Dr Virendra Kumar Unveils Divyangjan Stalls
New Delhi, 17 November 2025: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the Ministry pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, unveiling more than 40 stalls showcasing products and innovations by Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs. The display underlines government efforts to…