Odisha Government Partners With UNCDF To Empower Women
Odisha government's Department of Mission Shakti on December 13 signed an agreement with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). It jointly launched the 'Mission Shakti - Living Lab' project to empower women economically and drive gender equality in the state. "The partnership will also accelerate women's access to digital services helping women micro-entrepreneurs," said Sujata R. Karthikeyan, Commissioner cum Secretary,… read-more
Tags: UNCDF, Mission Shakti, Sujata R Karthikeyan, Empower Women, Odisha
Courtesy: ANI
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Launches 'Nirbhaya-Ek Pahal'
UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched Nirbhaya-Ek Pahal programme under mission Shakti to benefit women. CM Adityanath stated that almost 75,000 women will get connected with state banks, get loans at cheaper interest rates and subsidies under PM Mudra Yojana for three months. He further stated that women can work for readymade undergarments and Uttar Pradesh can become a hub, beating China and Vietnam behind.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Mission Shakti, CM Yogi Adityanath, nirbhaya
Courtesy: Times Now News
Odisha: Transgender, Mission Shakti People To Handle Debris In Urban Areas
In a novel effort, the Odisha government has approached members of the 'Mission Shakti' and the transgender community for constructive waste regulation in urban local bodies (ULBs). As per Housing and Urban Development Commissioner-cum-Secretary G Mathivathanan, the civic bodies would endorse MoUs with the members, enabling them to transport collected waste to the processing units under their jurisdiction. Besides, waste generators will… read-more
Tags: Odisha government, Urban Areas, Mission Shakti, transgender community
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
UP: CM Yogi Launches 'Mission Shakti' Campaign For Women's Safety
Aimed at women's safety in the state, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on October 17 launched the 'Mission Shakti' campaign. While launching the campaign from Balrampur district, the CM said that his government had "zero tolerance" for crime against women. The 180-day-campaign is divided into phases and the first phase will include awareness programs on women's safety. Reportedly, 100 women will be identified as role models to spread the… read-more
Tags: CM Yogi Adityanath, Mission Shakti, Hathras Case, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: The New Indian Express