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66% women electors voted in this election. How did the gender gap in voting close?

Jyoti Devi, in her thirties, is one of 471,541,888 women voters in the country. Standing outside her house in a village on the outskirts of Agra city, she is amused to hear that people are suddenly interested in her political view. “Since this election, people want to talk to us…

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Election Commission orders transfer of Sujata Karthikeyan, wife of BJD leader V.K. Pandian, from Mission Shakti department

Bharatiya Janata Party urged Election Commission of India to relieve Sujata R. Karthikeyan Pandian, an IAS officer and wife of powerful Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader V.K. Pandian.

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In Assam, BJP tries to woo 1.21 cr women voters with schemes, ‘fake forms’

Gitarthi Bora, a 43-year-old resident of Bharti village in Assam's Sivasagar district, received a message last week on a WhatsApp group for the self-help group she is part of. It was from a senior, and invited her to attend chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s public meeting.

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Shepherding: adding to the informal farm economy of North Karnataka

The shepherding communities of North Karnataka have their own unique economy which is facing many challenges as the demand and supply equations are undergoing transformation.

The Hindu

Telangana Deputy CM stresses linking SHGs with key sectors like agriculture, tourism and IT sector

Telangana Deputy CM emphasizes integrating self-help groups with key sectors, empowering women, and addressing social issues in budget review meeting.

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Women-led development possible only if they get freedom to implement their choices: President Murmu

Empowerment of women in all spheres is crucial for India's development; economic self-reliance brings confidence.

The Hindu

Burden of promises: Everything you need to know on welfare schemes in poll-bound states

Free laptops, scooty, gas cylinders and education, and loan waivers – the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram ushered in a barrage of ‘freebies’, with the most on offer in Chhattisgarh, MP and Telangana.

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Centre to provide 15,000 women self help groups with drones that can be rented out for agricultural purposes

Cabinet approves scheme to provide drones to 15,000 women SHGs with ₹1,261 crore outlay. Drones to be used for rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose. 80% of cost of drone and accessories to be provided by Centre. Pilot to get ₹15,000, co-pilot ₹10,000.

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Millet food outlets of women SHGs in all Collectorates, says CM Stalin

CM Stalin announces 'Mathi Angadis' in tourist spots to facilitate sale of SHG goods. 'Mathi Sandhai' online platform & 'Mathi Express Vehicles' to promote SHG goods. 'Mathi Millet Food Outlets' to be set up in all Collectorates. #SHGs #MathiAngadis #MathiSandhai #MathiExpressVehicles #MathiMilletFoodOutlets

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Revival of ‘zero interest’ scheme helped SHGs come out of the red, says A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

The TDP government headed by Chandrababu Naidu had scrapped the ‘Sunna Vaddi’ scheme in 2016, which led to the weakening of the self-help groups (SHGs), alleges Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

The Hindu

Govt. to release ₹1,353 crore under ‘Sunna Vaddi’ scheme today

The Andhra Pradesh govt. will deposit ₹1,353.76 cr. into the bank accounts of 1.05 cr. eligible women of 9.48 lakh SHGs on Aug. 11. The 'YSR Sunna Vaddi' scheme has so far disbursed ₹4,969.05 cr. to relieve SHGs from interest burden. Banks have reduced interest rates, resulting in a reduction…

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Cities rope in women SHGs for sanitation services

In a bid to shore up sustainable sanitation solutions, many cities have roped in women-led self help groups (SHGs) and transgender groups for waste management services at the local level in urban areas under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

The Hindu

ZP creates jobs for women SHG members by prescribing uniforms for hot meal workers

A move by the Vijayapura Zilla Panchayat to mandate uniforms for mid-day meal workers in schools has led to the creation of remunerative jobs for women members of self-help groups (SHGs) in the district.

The Hindu

Credit plan for women SHGs fixed at ₹15,037 cr., says Dayakar Rao

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U.K. coronation kept zardozi artisans near the Taj on their toes as memorabilia mania reached a peak

Made with the intricate zardozi embroidery technique that uses thin metal threads, the car hangers needed to reach the U.K. within a month, as memorabilia.

The Hindu

Guntur MEPMA official suspended, three others face action for diverting ₹1.04 crore SHG funds

The Mission for Elimination of Poverty In Municipal Areas (MEPMA) initiated action against the staff in Guntur who ‘unauthorisedly’ diverted Self-Help Group (SHG) funds to the tune of ₹1 .04 crore

The Hindu

Rural development campaign to expand self help group footprint

As on August 31, more than 8.5 crore families have been linked with 78.33 lakh SHGs under the scheme

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Flipkart, IIMR ink pact to handhold farmers, SHGs

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Flipkart, SERP ink pact to enable market access for farmers, SHGs

Government to extend ₹500 cr. loans to SHGs: Minister

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Disburse loans liberally to SHGs, JLGs: NABARD Chairman

It is meant to help self-help groups and joint liability groups achieve economic independence: Chintala

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Tamil Nadu: ‘Madurai will be role model for smart self help groups’

MADURAI: Finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Saturday said that Madurai will stand as a role model for smart self help groups (SHGs) so as to create a hub for women entrepreneurs.

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Handicrafts kiosk attracts PM’s attention

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Digital, financial literacy programme benefiting women in Rajasthan’s Churu

Spurt in economic activities of women in self help groups will pave the way for development of rural areas

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The foot soldiers in the fight against poverty

From being merely an extension of credit lines, SHGs have transformed into tools of empowerment of women

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