Finest handicrafts and handlooms were displayed at the 41st India International Trade Fair in Saras Aajeevika Mela 2022 which concluded in New Delhi on Sunday.
Jammu and Kashmir [India], September 24 (ANI): A food festival named Aalaav was organised in Srinagar to celebrate traditional food and encourage more women to set up a food business.
Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 17 (ANI): Emphasizing the need for women empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that in today's new India, the strength of women's power is reflected from Panchayat Bhawan to Rashtrapati Bhavan, adding that the government is working continuously to create new avenues for women entrepreneurs in the villages.
New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a packed schedule on his birthday on September 17 and he will deliver important speeches at four diverse events related to wildlife and environment, women empowerment, skills and youth development and next-generation infrastructure.
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Over one lakh self-help group members have been identified under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme, and a seed capital worth total Rs 203 crore has been released so far.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 19 (ANI): In a bid to promote entrepreneurship among women through the formation of Micro Enterprises of Mission Shakti SHGs, the Department of Mission Shakti, Odisha in collaboration with Apparel Made-ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC), New Delhi has signed an agreement to launch an initiative for skill development of 10,000 Mission Shakti SHG members on apparel manufacturing.
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon the people to support the women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs), which "will also give impetus to the self-reliant India campaign".
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 19 (ANI): Odisha state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved a proposal to extend 'Mission Shakti' scheme for another five years from FY 2022-23 to FY 2026-27.
Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 10 (ANI): In a unique initiative to empower artisans and familiarise passengers with the local heritage and traditions, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has begun giving space to self-help groups (SHGs) in Surat and other airports in the country to sell their products.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9 (ANI): Karnataka government will establish the 'anchor bank' to ease the availability of financial help for women's self-help groups, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday.