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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state will implement the Centre’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme, which he alleged was not implemented by the previous TMC government. He also announced expanded scholarships, women’s colleges, safety measures and support schemes

In all sectors, including science, education, sports, start ups and the armed forces, women are excelling and inspiring several people, Modi said on X

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set 2047, the centenary of India's Independence, as the target date for the country to become a developed nation.

Launched in 2015, the initiative aims to bolster the Child Sex Ratio in India and empower girls and women throughout their life cycle.

Though projected as a big initiative, the ‘Beti Padhao’ scheme has not been very effective

The feminine pronouns were used in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022. The bill Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduces is to broadly recognise an individual’s right to protect personal data and also the need to process personal data for lawful purposes.

International Women’s Day is not just a symbolic gesture to celebrate the contributions of women in myriad fields but an occasion to reflect on their status in society and the issues that impede their growth and genuine empowerment. In the Indian context, women empowerment — economic, social and cultural — is still a work in […]

Celebration of diversity and plurality defines the soul of India. Any attempt to alter this fundamental identity will damage the country’s social fabric. If backed by a political agenda, such attempts can lead to disastrous consequences. Invoking the xenophobic narratives to rake up the communal divide has been a familiar electoral strategy of the BJP […]

The success of any public policy initiative depends on how effectively it is implemented on the ground. However lofty the objectives of a scheme may be, the outcome is dependent on the quality and efficiency of the delivery mechanism. It is a common experience in India that several welfare programmes, despite noble intentions, fall flat […]

From acing in the world of sports to excelling academically and running a successful business, girls are finally coming out to pursue their ambitions

The government, in 2008 declared January 24 to be celebrated as the 'National Girl Child Day' every year with the objective of raising the consciousness of the society towards the girl child.

On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day on December 7, the bank will sign an MoU with Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) stating utilisation of funds toward educating the girl children of war veterans