WHO Urges Action on Violence Against Vulnerable Women
The World Health Organization (WHO) is taking significant steps to address violence against vulnerable women, highlighting the critical nature of this issue as both a…
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Namo Drone Didi Scheme
The Namo Drone Didi Scheme is a visionary initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat programme, aimed at empowering rural…
Jharkhand Introduces India’s First Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme
The Jharkhand government launched India’s first Widow Remarriage Incentive Scheme on March 6, 2024, aiming to mainstream widows and enhance their dignity through financial support.…
SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) Portal
The SWATI Portal, short for Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation, is a significant initiative launched in New Delhi to acknowledge and promote the…
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed annually on February 6, is a global initiative to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C).…
Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality
The Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality, launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January 2024, aims to promote gender equity…
Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act of 1956, commonly known as ITPA, is an Indian legislation initially enacted to combat the trafficking of women and children…
Women’s Reservation Act, 2023: A Landmark Step Towards Gender Equality in Indian Politics
The passage of the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023, now known as the Women's Reservation Act, 2023 or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, marks a histori…
Self Help Groups (SHGs) in India – Functions, Advantages & Disadvantages
Drone Scheme for Women SHGs: The Union Cabinet approved a scheme to provide drones to 15,000 women SHGs, with an outlay of Rs 1,261 crore for two year…
