Women Empowerment Archives

14 May

Punjab CM Vows to Erase Drug Blot as State Intensifies Crackdown Through People’s Movement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-drug, Bhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Health Insurance, Punjab News, social welfare, Women Empowerment

Batala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday asserted that the Punjab Government would erase the “blot of drugs” from the state at any cost, saying the ongoing Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign has already delivered a major blow to the narcotics network with over 63,707 drug smugglers arrested in 437 days and illegal properties built through drug money being demolished across Punjab. Addressing an anti-drug awareness programme dedicated to the 38th Gurugaddi Divas of Sant Trilochan Das Ji Maharaj in Batala, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the fight against drugs and organised crime had now become a…

05 May

Developed India 2047 Vision Linked to Women’s Empowerment, Says Haryana CM Nayab Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAI Centre, Developed India 2047, Haryana news, IAS coaching, Kurukshetra University, Nayab Saini, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that the dream of a "Viksit Bharat" or Developed India by 2047 can only be realized through the comprehensive development and empowerment of women. Speaking on Tuesday at Kurukshetra University during the inauguration of a seminar and exhibition titled "Empowered Woman, Empowered Society, Empowered Nation," the Chief Minister stated that a nation reaches its peak only when its female citizens are truly empowered. The event, organized jointly by the university and the Department of Information, Public Relations, and Languages, served as a platform to highlight the pivotal role of women…

14 Apr

Punjab rolls out ‘Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ with monthly aid of Rs 1000–Rs 1500

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmbedkar Jayanti, Bhagwant Mann, Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab Welfare, Women Empowerment

Adampur (Gurpreet Singh): Marking the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar with a decisive welfare push, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a near-universal women-centric scheme in Punjab, promising assured monthly financial support of ₹1000 to ₹1500 to women across the state. Calling it a true tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision of social justice and equality, the Chief Minister launched the registration process, making all women above 18 years eligible with a simple three-document requirement, while ensuring doorstep facilitation through a massive network of camps and support staff. The rollout begins in nine constituencies and will expand across the…

13 Apr

Haryana to launch massive awareness campaign for ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana awareness campaign, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, to finalize preparations for a week-long statewide awareness campaign dedicated to the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’. The campaign, which will run until April 20, 2026, aims to educate the public—specifically women—about the landmark women’s reservation legislation and its role in strengthening female empowerment in India's democratic structure. The campaign features a diverse range of activities designed to ensure maximum public participation. Key highlights include ‘Nari Shakti Padyatras’ (marches) scheduled for April 15 and 16 across every parliamentary constituency, involving students, self-help groups,…

08 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils “Saari Guarantiyan Puri” Budget; Monthly Aid for Women to Launch on Baisakhi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Mukh Mantri Mawaan Dhian Satkar Yojna, Punjab Budget, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday announced that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has fulfilled its biggest electoral promise, unveiling the ‘Mukh Mantri Mawaan Dhian Satkar Yojna’ to provide monthly financial assistance to women across Punjab. Under the scheme, women will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women from Scheduled Caste communities will receive ₹1,500, with ₹9,300 crore earmarked in the state Budget for its implementation. Describing the move as a major step towards strengthening women’s financial independence, the CM said the AAP government’s “Saari Guarantiyan Puri” Budget reflects its commitment to delivering on poll…

07 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Women to Lead Punjab’s Socio-Economic Transformation at State-Level Event

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, International Women’s Day, Ludhiana, Punjab, Women Empowerment

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday gave a strong call to girls to step forward as equal partners in shaping Punjab’s future, asserting that the state cannot become a front runner in the country without the full participation of women in governance, economy and politics. On the occasion of a state-level International Women’s Day function at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana, the Chief Minister highlighted how the Punjab Government is actively dismantling barriers that kept women away from key sectors. He pointed out to merit-based recruitment where a majority of the over 63,000 government jobs…

06 Mar

Mann Government’s ‘Mahila Udyami Samman’ Celebrates 11,700 Women Entrepreneurs Across Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Entrepreneurship, Punjab, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has marked a significant milestone in its month-long International Women’s Day celebrations by honoring 11,700 women entrepreneurs under the newly launched ‘Mahila Udyami Samman Program.’ The initiative, which concluded its first phase on Friday, March 6, 2026, aims to recognize the contributions of women who have established successful self-employment ventures and small businesses across all 117 Assembly constituencies in the state. The program has seen unprecedented participation, with over 28,000 nominations submitted via the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) portal. During the initial phase, which ran from March 2 to March…

23 Nov

Saras Aajeevika Fair Boosts Economic Self-Reliance by Connecting Artisans and Buyers: Haryana CM

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Saras Aajeevika Mela, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh, November 23,2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the Saras Aajeevika Fair not only brings artisans and buyers together on one platform but also strengthens the nation’s journey towards economic self-reliance. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Saras Aajeevika Mela-2025 held at Parade Ground, Sector-5, Panchkula, he emphasised the need to prioritise products made by local craftsmen to support small entrepreneurs and preserve traditional skills.The Chief Minister inaugurated the Swapna Digital Gram Bazaar Portal and the Saanjha Bazaar Sales Portal during the event. He said that women’s self-help groups (SHGs) play a…

18 Nov

Punjab Guarantees Women’s Empowerment and Health! Mann Government’s ‘Anemia-Free’ Resolve Driven by Cutting-Edge Technology, Daughters’ Health is Top Priority

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab government, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh, November 18: To build a healthy and empowered state, the Punjab Government has placed citizens' health paramount and continuously accelerated its historic 'Anemia Mukt Punjab' (Anemia-Free Punjab) campaign. This is not merely a campaign, but a firm commitment to secure the lives of millions of mothers, daughters, and children, achieving new heights of success under the current government's leadership. This initiative clearly demonstrates that the government does not limit healthcare to mere announcements but implements it at the grassroots level to bring positive change in every citizen's life.The Punjab Government's primary focus is on empowering the state's daughters, effectively…

01 Nov

Women Empowerment Gains Momentum in Haryana Under PM Modi’s Guarantee and CM Nayab Saini’s Commitment

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDeen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh, November 1: On the occasion of Haryana Day, the state government extended a major gift to women, reinforcing its commitment to women’s empowerment and financial independence. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday released ₹2,100 each to 5,22,162 eligible women beneficiaries under the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, transferring a total of ₹109.65 crore directly into their bank accounts.Saini said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “guarantee” and his own “commitment” are transforming Haryana through welfare-oriented governance. “This initiative is not just a scheme but a reflection of our government’s transparent policy and honest intent toward women’s empowerment,” he said…