MP CM Shivraj Inaugurates Hunar Haat Offering Products Made By Women
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan inaugurated the state-level 'Hunar Haat' in Bhopal on March 8. Commencing the festival with kanya pujan, CM Chauhan enquired about products and edible items prepared by women from different states. Moreover, to strengthen the women's participation, he appealed to people to buy the products sold at the haat. Besides, he released a brochure at 'Annadayi Portal' and One-Stop Center at Hunar Haat.
Tags: Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Hunar Haat, International women's day
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Google Eyes To Uplift Women Through Its $25 Million Grant
Google announced a financial aid worth $ 25 million for those organisations that are uplifting women on the occasion of Women's day on March 8. Launched under its charitable arm Google.org, the grant will provide incentives between $300,000 and $2 million. Besides, the company will provide non-monetary support. Currently, through its flagship Internet Saathi Program, Google will help 1 million women in rural India.
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Women MPs Seek Passage Of Reservation Bill, Equal Status In Assemblies
On the occasion of international women's day, several women MPs have debated the critical issues that gender faces in the Rajya Sabha. While Congress MP Chhaya Verma has demanded reservation for women in state Legislative Assemblies, Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi raised a question about the pending Women Reservation Bill. Meanwhile, BJP MP Saroj Pandey maintained that active efforts were being made by the Centre for women empowerment.
Tags: International women's day, Women Empowerment, Reservations, Rajyasabha
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Telangana Govt Announces Leave For Female Employees On Women's Day
Celebrating womanhood on the International Women's Day, the Telangana government has announced a day off for all female employees in the state on March 8. Directing Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar to issue orders, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao stated, "Women are competing with men in all the fields and are excelling." The order also highlighted several measures taken by the government for the development and progress of women, including… read-more
Tags: International women's day, Telangana, telangana government, Holiday
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Women's Day: Google Doodle Honours Historical "Firsts" In Women's History
Marking the International Women's Day on March 8, Google has updated its doodle that highlights women's "firsts" in history. The animated video showing hands of women depicts pioneering female scientists, writers, athletes and artists from around the world. The doodle also commemorated the year 1908 when a group of women, demanding better pay, shorter working hours and voting rights, marched through New York City. First Women's Day was… read-more
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Shipping Ministry Ensigns All-Women Crew On MT Swarna Krishna
Commemorating the International Women's Day, Union Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually ensigned an all-women crew aboard Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)'s craft - MT Swarna Krishna. The unparalleled venture by all means became a landmark event as it became the first-ever all-women voyage in world nautical history. Notably, the Shipping Ministry's backing to the sail is an ode to the women seafarers for defying stereotypes in the… read-more
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Courtesy: The Hindu
Entry In Historical Monuments, Sites Free For Women On March 8: ASI
The Archaeological Survey of India has announced a free entry offer for women in historical monuments across the nation on March 8, given International Women's Day. The order stated that the free entry at recognised 3,691 protected monuments and archaeological sites would be applicable for foreign women too. Tourism minister Prahlad Singh Patel said, "On this Women's Day, we will showcase our respect to the devis.”
Tags: International women's day, ASI, Archeological Survey Of India, Free Entry
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