Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Rama Devi Women’s University (RDWU), Bhubaneswar, hosted a Youth Conclave, bringing together over 1,000 delegates, including 800+ students, to advocate for women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and mental well-being. Organized by the National HRD Network (NHRDN), OdishaLIVE, and Swasthya Plus Network, in association with RD Women’s University, the conclave…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a national frontrunner in implementing the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, securing the second position across the country. The state has already empowered 5 lakh women under the initiative, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi setting a bold target to reach 25 lakh women by 2027. The announcement was made at a…
Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra conducted a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, assessing the progress of paddy procurement, e-KYC implementation, and the introduction of Jan-Poshan Kendras in the state. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing Director of Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation Shri…
New Delhi: PresidentDroupadi Murmu inaugurated a National Conference on ‘Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat’ in New Delhi today, marking the 50th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Organized by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, the conference celebrated the achievements of women while reaffirming the nation’s commitment to gender equality and women-led development. Addressing…
Navsari, Gujarat: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two significant schemes in Navsari, Gujarat today. The event marked an important step towards empowering women in the state and across India, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of women-led development. The schemes, G-SAFAL (Gujarat Scheme for Antyodaya Families for Augmenting Livelihoods)…
New Delhi: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, today unveiled a landmark study titled “Enabling Women’s Participation in India’s Logistics Sector.” The study, prepared in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH under the Indo-German Development Cooperation project “Climate Friendly Green Freight…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan successfully concluded his four-day visit to Australia, reinforcing the growing defence partnership between the two nations. The visit, from March 4 to March 7, highlighted India’s commitment to regional security, military cooperation, and strategic collaboration under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During his visit, General Chauhan…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark moment for the Indian Navy, 2,966 trainees, including 402 women Agniveers, 288 Senior Secondary Recruits (Medical Assistants), and 227 Naviks, successfully passed out from INS Chilka, Odisha. The Passing Out Parade (POP), held in a unique post-sunset ceremony, marked the completion of 16 weeks of rigorous Naval training. Vice Admiral V….
New Delhi: On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a nationwide virtual program to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases. The event, conducted through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network, saw participation from over 1 lakh women livestock…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, inaugurated the third edition of the International Symposium on Health Technology Assessment (ISHTA 2025) at Bharat Mandapam today. Organized by the Department of Health Research (DHR) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) India Country Office and the Centre for Global Development…
