According to a research published by UN Women and the UN Office of Drugs and Crime, an astounding 140 women and girls are slain by an intimate partner or family member every day, making the home the deadliest place for women. This corresponds to over 51,100 casualties worldwide in 2023, a marginal rise over the … Read more
In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, a woman was sexually assaulted on a busy route. Rather than step in to stop the sexual assault, witnesses recorded it with their phones, shared the footage on social media, and it got viral very fast. One of the busiest junctions in the city, Koyla Phatak, was the scene of the incident … Read more
Financial literacy is crucial for managing and investing money. Post-Independence India’s literacy rates have increased, but the country is still at a nascent stage. A study by SEBI shows that only 27% of the population is financially literate, with less representation from rural areas and women. Cultural and societal barriers hinder women’s participation in financial … Read more
According to Economic Times, Apple’s push for India as the tech giant moves away from China might lead to the creation of more than 600,000 employment because of the iPhone maker’s local ecosystem. By the conclusion of the current fiscal year, the IT giant may add almost 200,000 direct jobs, with women accounting for over … Read more
A 27-year-old lady was given permission by the Delhi High Court to terminate her 22-week baby because she believed that carrying out her pregnancy would endanger her mental health. In light of the prevalent social stigmas, the court stated that the pregnancy, which resulted from a short-lived live-in relationship, was further complicating her circumstances. According … Read more
Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It has an impact on how we think, feel, and act, altering our ability to cope with stress, interact with others, and make decisions. Good mental health is important at all stages of life, from childhood and adolescence to maturity. A mental health study proved … Read more
The Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar today stressed that “empowering women is an investment in the present and future of our world”. While addressing members of FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) at the culmination of 40 years of FLO in Bharat Mandapam today Shri Dhankhar indicated that “by promoting equal opportunities, breaking down barriers and amplifying the voices and … Read more
A recent report titled ‘Women in Modern Workplaces in India’ has shed light on what stops women’s career growth. In today’s age, women are making their presence felt in every sector, shattering the glass ceilings that have held them back for far too long. Yet, it’s disheartening to know that 70% of these trailblazers feel … Read more
The Government of India created the Lady without Mehram (LWM) category in Haj 2018, and since then, there has been a focus on encouraging more and more women to apply under this category. More than 4000 women successfully applied under the LWM category in 2023, a record number. This information was provided by Smriti Zubin … Read more
In India, female enrollment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses has increased significantly over the years. Dr Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, recently presented this information in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. The surge in female enrollments was the consequence of different government initiatives, according to the minister. In … Read more
Since 2019-20, the Government of India has promoted natural farming through the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP), a sub-scheme of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY). Given the strength of Natural Farming and the success gained in certain areas, BPKP is being scaled up in Mission Mode as a distinct program known as the “National … Read more
According to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annual report, crimes against women, children, senior citizens, Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) increased by 4%, 8.7%, 9.3%, 13.1%, and 14.3%, respectively, in 2022, while economic offences increased by 11.1%, corruption by 10.5%, and cyber crimes increased by 24.4%. The “Crime in India 2022” … Read more
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a Rs. 1261 crore Central Sector Scheme for supplying Drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) for the period 2024-25 to 2025-26. The plan seeks to give drones to 15,000 chosen Women SHGs between 2023-24 and 2025-2026 in order to provide agricultural rental … Read more
International Girl Child Day is celebrated annually on October 11. It is a day dedicated to emphasizing the importance of girls’ education, their rights, and promoting gender equality. The day encourages the global community to take tangible actions to empower girls. International Girl Child Day 2023 Theme The theme for International Day of the Girl … Read more