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Pension Sakhis to take retirement security cover to rural India

The Department of Rural Development and PFRDA will create Pension Sakhis across rural India. These women will facilitate pension enrolment and retirement planning for SHG members. The initiative aims to improve financial inclusion and long-term savings in rural areas. Digital dashboards and mobile solutions will strengthen outreach and monitor progress…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

4 High-Quality International Stocks To Consider As AI Rally Falters

U.S. investors are staring down several headwinds at the moment: heightened tech stock valuations, hawkish Federal Reserve commentary, and erratic tariff policies from the Trump administration.

Benzinga · Nov 20, 2025

Himachal Pradesh's Himira e-commerce platform empowers women and shows promising results

Over 1,050 online orders have already been successfully delivered to customers across Kerala, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan which reflected the growing popularity of the products and the platform among the people nationwide, the release stated. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 9, 2025

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Scotland's hospitality sector issues warning over Labour Budget

SCOTLAND’S top hospitality operator has warned the Chancellor’s decision to raise National Insurance contributions could “certainly cost…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

‘I want to decide my vote for myself’: how women are shaping India’s political landscape

Emboldened by the financial independence offered by self-help groups, women in rural Odisha are increasingly becoming a force politicians have to reckon with

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

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.

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2024

BJP will go to polls with its national manifesto in Andhra Pradesh, says Purandeswari

BJP Andhra Pradesh unit president D. Purandeswari on April 15 (Monday) said that the party would go to the elections with the national manifesto-2024, instead of the joint manifesto of the BJP-JSP-TDP alliance in Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024

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Over 1 lakh SHG members draw rangoli to create voter awareness

Over 1 lakh members of the self-help groups drew mega election awareness rangoli in various parts of the district on Monday

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

The long, bumpy road from ‘drone didis’ to ‘lakhpati didis’

Namo Drone Didi scheme trains women to fly drones for agricultural spraying, facing challenges due to protests and internet shutdowns.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Drones distributed to women farmers in Guntur

Coromandel International delivers 200 drones to women SHGs in Guntur under 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme by Government of India.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Celebrating interventions by women on climate change on International Women’s Day

15 women champions of sustainability from different parts of India highlighted at an international symposium on climate change in Kolkata.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Naveen Patnaik govt. announces cash incentive for 70 lakh SHG members

Odisha government approves cash incentives for self-help group members and creates new posts for data entry operators.

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

Telangana CM lays foundation for a slew of development works in Adilabad

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy lays foundation for development projects, announces scheme for LPG cylinders, and interacts with SHGs.

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024

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StockNews.com · Jan 5, 2024

3 Foreign Bank Stocks Set to Soar in 2024

U.S. banks are anticipated to face pressure due to prolonged high interest rates, elevated deposit costs, diminished credit demand, and stringent lending standards. Therefore, it could be wise to look beyond borders and buy fundamentally strong foreign bank stocks Woori Financial Group (WF), Intesa Sanpaolo (ISNPY), and Shinhan Financial Group…

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

‘Jal Diwali’: MCC holds session for women SHG leaders on water conservation

MCC holds workshop for SHG women leaders on water conservation and governance as part of 'Jal Diwali' initiative. 90 women leaders took oath to make efforts for conserving water. MCC organised a session at Hongalli water treatment plant to explain processes involved in water distribution. Women SHG members to visit…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Natural farming is key to achieving a healthy society, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy on October 2 (Monday) said that natural farming was catching up fast as it was being viewed as a tool for achieving a healthy society. The Chief Secretary was on a field visit to the areas where organic crops were being grown in…

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The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

When schools whet the appetite of students, and feed them

Tamil Nadu govt. introduces free breakfast scheme for primary school students, providing immense relief to parents and improved attendance records. Scheme is first of its kind in India, with budget of ₹500-odd crore/yr. Benefits include improved nutrition, attendance, enrolment, and health. Technology used to monitor progress, and SHG members employed…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

State to promote food processing industries

Govt plans to promote small & micro industries in food processing sector to help farmers get better prices. Involvement of SHGs & rural micro finance institutions to ensure farmers turn into entrepreneurs & get access to loans. Govt to hand-hold & mentor them, build new veterinary hospital in Tikota. Focus…

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Gehlot announces 15% increase in honorarium for women involved in rural livelihood projects

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on August 18 announced a 15% increase in the honorarium paid to women associated with the rural livelihood projects being run by the Rajasthan Grameen Ajeevika Vikas Parishad.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

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 · Aug 11, 2023

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…

Glasgow Live · Jul 3, 2023

Hospitality group launches fundraiser to help Homeless Project Scotland buy LEZ compliant vans

Night time Industries Association and The Scottish Hospitality Group have launched a campaign to raise vital funding to buy new LEZ compliant vehicles for the homeless charity.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

A.P. tops in implementing national urban livelihoods mission

The Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA), Andhra Pradesh bagged the first place in the implementation of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission

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