Women Empowerment
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A soulful statement on gender equality

The combination of moving vocals, video and lyrics makes it a statement, a reminder that women are strong, capable, and deserving of equal opportunities.

published on : 17th April 2023
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World Bank President Malpass praises India for empowering women 

Malpass and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with other panelists were participating in a panel discussion on 'Empowering Women as Entrepreneurs and Leaders' organised by the World Bank.

published on : 14th April 2023
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Stress on women empowerment

Following the inception meeting of G20 Empower Meeting held at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, in February, Thiruvananthapuram is hosting the second leg of the two-day session.

published on : 6th April 2023
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India moved from women development to women-led development in last nine years: PM Modi 

Addressing the post-budget webinar on women empowerment, Modi highlighted that enrolment of women in the fields of engineering, science, technology and maths in the country today was 42 per cent.

published on : 10th March 2023
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Huma on representation of women on screen: There is shift in the way we are approaching stories

Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings', a dark comedy, and the 2020 drama 'Thappad', headlined by Taapsee Pannu, are some of her recent favourite films that broke the stereotypes in terms of storytelling.

published on : 4th March 2023
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R-Day: 'Nari shakti' dominates tableaux of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Tripura

The tractor in Kerala's tableau portrayed Karthyayani Amma, the winner of Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020 who topped the literacy examination at the age of 96.

published on : 26th January 2023
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Meet Bihari folk singer championing the cause of women empowerment

Navgeet has been invited to over 90 countries and has been acknowledged with dozens of awards.

published on : 11th May 2019
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Congress talks of women empowerment but opposed triple talaq bill: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday raised questions on the grand old party's stand on women empowerment, citing its opposition to the bill criminalising triple talaq.

published on : 8th May 2018
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BJP committed to women empowerment: PM Narendra Modi

During his interaction with party’s Mahila Morcha members, the Prime Minister listed out initiatives taken by BS Yeddyurappa government for women empowerment.

published on : 4th May 2018
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Kerala Budget 2018: A stepping stone for women empowerment

The Kerala state budget 2018-19 announced the allocation of Rs 1,267 crore, which is the 13.6 percent of the total budget for the welfare schemes for women.

published on : 3rd February 2018
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Kerala Budget 2018: Kerala women will  laud Thomas Isaac

The fact that the Budget presented by Finance Minister Thomas Isaac finally addressed some of the burning issues of women in the state is a welcome step towards women’s empowerment.

published on : 3rd February 2018
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On a fair note: Women’s welfare is highlight of Kerala Budget 2018

The woman-friendly nature of the budget also includes several general schemes boasting of female-oriented special components which have been allocated R1,960 crore - 8.8 per cent of the total outlay. 

published on : 3rd February 2018