Garhwal Women Ban Alcohol, Impose Rs 1 Lakh Fine
Women in Garhwal villages impose a total ban on alcohol sale & use, with fines up to Rs 1 lakh and social boycott to combat addiction and protect families' future. Read more.
Women in Garhwal villages impose a total ban on alcohol sale & use, with fines up to Rs 1 lakh and social boycott to combat addiction and protect families' future. Read more.
CM Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated SARAS Mela 2026, highlighting SHGs' ₹26,000 crore corpus. He announced ₹3,546 crore in loans and key welfare schemes. Read more.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accelerates the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan, disbursing seed capital to empower women entrepreneurs and boost the rural economy ahead of polls. Read more.
Kanpur's Saras livelihood fair showcased 60 women-led self-help group stalls. UP Speaker Satish Mahana inaugurated, highlighting cultural harmony & women's economic self-reliance. Discover award-winning local products.
Mysuru City Corporation expands its Amrith Mitra scheme, proposing to hand over 63 parks to women self-help groups for upkeep and empowerment. Read about the successful pilot and future plans.
Kanpur's Saras Aajivika Mela at Moti Jheel lawn will feature 60 stalls from self-help groups. Inaugurated by UP Speaker Satish Mahana, it promotes rural culture and women empowerment. Visit to support local artisans!
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
Orissa High Court upholds state's decision to exclude certain women's self-help groups from paddy procurement for 2025-26, ruling no vested right to continue. Read the full legal analysis.
Discover how women-only walking groups, book clubs, and creative workshops in Delhi NCR are building intentional communities, fostering safety, and empowering female friendships in the city. Join the movement!
Jharkhand's Palash initiative empowers rural women through SHGs, turning local skills into branded goods. Discover how women are achieving economic independence and creating jobs.
Ahead of the 44-day Magh Mela, over 400 women from SHGs are crafting earthen stoves for lakhs of devotees. The event also boosts income for 15,000 families in animal husbandry. Read more.
The Madhi Food Festival in Chennai's Besant Nagar concluded successfully, with 150 women entrepreneurs attracting 4.5 lakh visitors and achieving ₹2.56 crore in sales. The event showcased impressive waste management efforts.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals 90% of daily-use goods are imported. He urges women's SHGs to boost local production for self-reliance. Read the full story.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Tamil Nadu Women's SHGs host a grand food festival at Besant Nagar beach, showcasing 235+ traditional dishes. Inaugurated by Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, it promotes women's economic self-reliance. Free entry.
Durg district's 'Mor Gaon-Mor Paani' campaign becomes a mass movement. Villagers & women's SHGs built ~10,000 soak pits, saving Rs 4 crore. Read how this water conservation drive is recharging groundwater.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at JKK, praising women's SHGs for boosting the rural economy. The fair runs till Jan 4.
West Godavari district showcases a successful model of sustainable rural development. Driven by collector Chadalavada Nagarani, initiatives like SHG-run produce outlets and 'Choco Tales' are boosting incomes and protecting the environment. Read more.
Punjab Agricultural University's KVK empowers over 100 women's self-help groups in Ludhiana with training in food processing and entrepreneurship, fostering rural economic growth.
Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat empowers 160 women from 26 SHGs with aquaculture training, free fingerlings & market links under Matsya Sanjeevini. A new wave of rural livelihood.
Bharathidasan University's canteen remains non-functional for six months, forcing students to cross a dangerous road for food. Read about the stalled committee proposals and the collector's SHG plan.
Manipur police issue stern warning and plan arrests after valley-based militant groups threaten theatre groups and others. Authorities vow to uphold law and order.
Uttar Pradesh has created over 18.56 lakh Lakhpati Didis with govt support. The state aims to empower 35.94 lakh women for financial independence. Read more about this success story.
Bidar Zilla Panchayat launches Akka Café, empowering self-help group women. The initiative aims to foster economic independence and expand across Karnataka. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh government replaces contractors with women self-help groups for vegetable supply to educational institutions. 90% subsidy on godowns & bank loans offered. Read more!
Telangana Congress government launches massive interest-free loan program benefiting 3.5 lakh women. Deputy CM announces November 25 distribution as major milestone for women's empowerment.
Discover how India's highly educated women from top colleges are successfully balancing professional careers with family life while making their homes the center of their universe. Read their inspiring stories.
Mizoram's Social Welfare Minister launches innovative project to tackle violence against women through technology and community engagement in Aizawl.
Discover why Varanasi's Fun Land is becoming the top destination for women travelers seeking adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable memories with their girl squads.
An in-depth analysis of why increased female voter turnout in Bihar hasn't translated into meaningful political participation and leadership roles for women.