New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Ministry of Rural Development has finalised the national calendar for SARAS Aajeevika Melas for the financial year 2026 27 with a focus on boosting rural livelihoods, supporting women entrepreneurs, and promoting traditional crafts across the country. According to the schedule, three major events will be organised in the National […]
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New Delhi, April 10,2026: The Government is advancing women’s participation in public procurement through the Womaniya initiative on the Government e Marketplace platform. The programme is designed to support women led micro and small enterprises and self help groups by providing direct access to government buyers in a transparent digital environment. Introduced in 2019 under […]
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New Delhi, 18 August 2025 – “MSMEs are the backbone of our economy. Today, this sector contributes nearly 45% of India’s total exports. With the right policy framework, global partnerships, and encouragement of innovation, this contribution can rise to 60–70%. This is the path that will lead India towards becoming an economic superpower of the […]
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New Delhi– The Udyam Sakhi Portal (https://udyamsakhi.com/) has emerged as a vital platform for women entrepreneurs across India, helping them start, manage, and expand their businesses while promoting self-reliance. Since its launch, a total of 4,535 women have registered on the portal, according to information provided by Minister of State for MSME, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, […]
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New Delhi– On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, interacted virtually with a vast network of Self-Help Group (SHG) women from across India. The interaction, hosted from Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, witnessed participation from Minister of State Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Secretary […]
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New Delhi- In a major step towards women-led economic empowerment under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Swavalambini Women Entrepreneurship Programme in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform. The initiative, rolled out in February 2025, is currently being piloted across six Higher Educational Institutions […]
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New Delhi– 201 working women in the Burari area experienced a memorable day as they received interest-free loans in the presence of the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, to help strengthen their businesses and livelihoods. On the occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted that social organisations serve as the backbone of society, playing a vital role in […]
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New Delhi, July 25, 2025:The three-day Teej Mahotsav 2025, organized by the Delhi Government, was inaugurated today at Delhi Haat, Pitampura in the gracious presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister of Art, Culture, Language and Tourism, Kapil Mishra. The festival, scheduled from July 25 to 27, has emerged as a vibrant celebration of […]
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New Delhi – In a major push toward inclusive economic empowerment, the Government of India’s Stand-Up India Scheme has sanctioned nearly ₹29,000 crore in loans to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and women entrepreneurs between April 2022 and March 2025. The initiative aims to transform marginalized communities into confident job creators by providing financial […]
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New Delhi: On the eve of International Women’s Day 2025, President Droupadi Murmu extended her warm greetings to the people of India, emphasizing the significance of the occasion in celebrating the strength, achievements, and contributions of women across all walks of life. In her message, President Murmu highlighted that International Women’s Day is not just […]
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