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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor has become a new example of women's leadership: Minister Devi
1 2 3 Nagpur: Union minister of women and child development Annapurna Devi said that the recently conducted ' Operation Sindoor ' became a new example of women's leadership on Sunday. Speaking at the one-day national conference on philosopher queen Devi Ahilyabai Holkar at IIM-Nagpur in Mihan, the union minister said our daughters in the armed forces gave a befitting reply to the cowardly terror act in Pahalgam last month. She also pointed out that Holkar was ahead of her times and introduced social reforms 300 years ago which continue to inspire the Modi govt too. "In the 93-year-old history of IMA, the first women's batch will pass out next month after training to lead the armed forces and demonstrate their bravery. Devi Ahilyabai too emphasised building defence capabilities. Our women soldiers made it clear that water and blood will not flow together. Mission Sindoor became a new example of women's leadership," she said. The union minister added, "Holkar was ahead of her time. She introduced the adoption of widows and orphans besides giving them rights of inheritance. She was born 300 years ago in a simple family, but she was a visionary and took society ahead," she said. "Modiji is inspired by her and took several decisions for women empowerment , like the abolition of triple talaq to protect the rights and education of Muslim women, training, and skill development programmes for women," the minister said. Annapurna Devi said Ahilyabai Holkar too believed that a society can only progress when both men and women get the same rights and opportunities, pointing out that budget allocation has been hiked to Rs4.49 lakh crore for women and the girl child. The central govt's pledge of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' and good governance is inspired by the legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar, she said. "Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, while managing the politics of Malwa, not only developed pilgrimage sites but also made life easier for the people in her state," Annapurna Devi said. The one-day conference was jointly organised by the Devi Ahilyabai Memorial Committee-Nagpur, Mythic Society-Bangalore, IIM-Nagpur, Smt Manoramabai Mundle College of Architecture-Nagpur, and Maharashtra National Law University-Nagpur to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Holkar. Rashtriya Sevika Samiti's pramukh sanchalika Shantakka and IIM Nagpur's director Bhimaraya Metri were present. Annapurna Devi said while managing her state, Ahilyabai Holkar developed pilgrimage sites from Kashi to Somnath. "She built roads, rest houses, and ghats. These places are our sites of reverence. Lokmata Ahilya Holkar not only developed religious pilgrimage sites but also improved the standard of living for the people," she said. The minister also underlined how Holkar's life inspired good governance, Amrit Bharat Stations, Smart City Mission, Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, 'Mission Shakti', Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and National Education Policy.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Juvenile offenders will be reformed, rehabilitated: Min
1 2 Ranchi: Chairing a comprehensive conference-cum-consultative meet on Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act and related laws on Sunday at the Judicial Academy, Union minister Annapurna Devi emphasized on a compassionate approach towards children in conflict with laws adding that their reform and rehabilitation should be the priority. The JJ board and child welfare committee members, police officials and child welfare experts were also present on the occasion. The Union minister said, "Foundation of a sensitive and empowered society is laid only after we provide justice, protection and respect to children. The JJ Act not only protects rights of child but also helps them lead a respectful life through rehabilitation." Jharkhand high court judge Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary stated that young individuals are not criminals to be punished or burdens to be managed. They are children caught in complex webs of trauma, neglect, poverty or violence. She said, "Juvenile justice must remain restorative not retributive. One of the most humane evolution in legal philosophy is the shift from viewing child offenders as perpetrators deserving punishment to recognizing them as individuals with immense potential for transformation." Justice Rawat said that when the child is tried as an adult in the court, the latter is not only a forum for adjudication but also a guardian of the child's long-term interest. She said that even if the child is found in conflict with law the order must have a comprehensive individual care plan. Taking part in the meeting, deputy secretary of the department of women and child development Abhay Nandan Abastha said the govt is planning to expand the capacity of the observation homes in the state adding that a place of safety for children has started functioning in Simdega district.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Big bash in Karnataka in October to celebrate Anganwadi golden jubilee
BENGALURU: Karnataka will celebrate 50 years of the Anganwadi initiative with a grand golden jubilee in Bengaluru this October. Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar said the event will recognize the efforts of thousands of Anganwadi workers who have played a crucial role in early childhood care and development across the state. The minister said Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare Annapurna Devi will be invited to the celebrations. 'We have spoken to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Over one lakh Angwanwadi workers, helpers and others will attend the event,'' she said. Hebbalkar, who reviewed the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) meeting on Monday, stressed on starting LKG and UKG classes. 'We need to start LKG, UKG in Anganwadi centres to keep operational,'' she said. She urged Deputy Directors and Child Development Project Officers to ensure these classes are launched. The meeting included updates on several initiatives under the ICDS, such as Poshan Tracker indicators, grant utilization, construction of Anganwadi buildings, recruitment of workers and helpers, and distribution of Ayushman Bharat health cards.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
ABVP submits 13-point memorandum to Union minister seeking better welfare for female students
NEW DELHI: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Tuesday submitted a detailed 13-point memorandum to Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, pressing for concrete measures aimed at improving safety, education and overall welfare of female students across the country. Among the key demands, ABVP has called for the inclusion of women's historical contributions in the school curriculum, improved hostel facilities, increased scholarships for rural girls , mandatory sanitary napkin vending machines in institutions and appointment of female medical professionals on campuses, an official statement of ABVP said. The RSS-affiliated student body also urged for stronger cyber safety measures, more pink toilets in public areas, and expansion of the UGC's Savitribai Phule Scholarship to include the second girl child. "This memorandum is a reflection of real challenges and a roadmap to empower female students meaningfully. We hope the government will respond with prompt and effective action," ABVP national general secretary Virendra Singh Solanki said. The memorandum draws from the discussions held on March 10 at the "Girls' Parliament," which saw participation from over 300 female student representatives from various states, the statement said. For real-time updates, follow our AP SSC 10th Result 2025 Live Blog.
The Print
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
ABVP seeks stronger policies for women's safety, education, submits memorandum to Union minister
The RSS-affiliated student body also urged for stronger cyber safety measures, more pink toilets in public areas, and expansion of the UGC's Savitribai Phule Scholarship to include the second girl child. Among the key demands, ABVP has called for the inclusion of women's historical contributions in the school curriculum, improved hostel facilities, increased scholarships for rural girls, mandatory sanitary napkin vending machines in institutions and appointment of female medical professionals on campuses, an official statement of ABVP said. New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Tuesday submitted a detailed 13-point memorandum to Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, pressing for concrete measures aimed at improving safety, education and overall welfare of female students across the country. 'This memorandum is a reflection of real challenges and a roadmap to empower female students meaningfully. We hope the government will respond with prompt and effective action,' ABVP national general secretary Virendra Singh Solanki said. The memorandum draws from the discussions held on March 10 at the 'Girls' Parliament,' which saw participation from over 300 female student representatives from various states, the statement said. PTI MHS AMJ AMJ AMJ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
