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India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Police detains AAP workers protesting against Delhi government on Mahila Samman Yojana
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers were detained by the Delhi police for protesting against the BJP-led Delhi government over the issue of Mahila Samridhi Yojana 2025. Earlier, on March 8, Union Minister and BJP president JP Nadda launched the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, a direct cash transfer scheme for Delhi's women on March 8. Addressing a public event on the occasion of International Women's Day in the national capital, Nadda said that the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, to give Rs 2500 to women in Delhi, has been approved today. Meanwhile, earlier in the day, the Delhi Government, led by CM Rekha Gupta, celebrated the completion of 100 days of its government in the national capital. CM Gupta participated in the '100 Din Seva Ke' program on the occasion. The Delhi CM tore into her predecessor, saying that they had claimed to be common people who became greedy for power, while her government was working on the streets among the people. 'When the movement started from Ramlila Maidan, thousands and lakhs of people joined it, I joined too, others also supported it, thinking something better would happen in Delhi and the country. Those people who used to say that they are not greedy for power became so greedy that they could not see anything except cabinet, our MLAs, all the public representatives continuously work on the streets among the people...' The Delhi CM also criticised the previous AAP government for questioning the valour of the Armed Forces. The Delhi CM tore into her predecessor, saying that they had claimed to be common people who became greedy for power, while her government was working on the streets among the people. 'When the movement started from Ramlila Maidan, thousands and lakhs of people joined it, I joined too, others also supported it, thinking something better would happen in Delhi and the country. Those people who used to say that they are not greedy for power became so greedy that they could not see anything except cabinet, our MLAs, all the public representatives continuously work on the streets among the people...' (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Police detains AAP workers protesting against Delhi government on Mahila Samman Yojana
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers were detained by the Delhi police for protesting against the BJP-led Delhi government over the issue of Mahila Samridhi Yojana 2025. Earlier, on March 8, Union Minister and BJP president JP Nadda launched the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, a direct cash transfer scheme for Delhi's women on March 8. Addressing a public event on the occasion of International Women's Day in the national capital, Nadda said that the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, to give Rs 2500 to women in Delhi, has been approved today. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Empresas de Salvador reduzem custos agora [Saiba mais] Sistema TMS embarcador Saiba Mais Undo Meanwhile, earlier in the day, the Delhi Government, led by CM Rekha Gupta , celebrated the completion of 100 days of its government in the national capital. CM Gupta participated in the '100 Din Seva Ke' program on the occasion. The Delhi CM tore into her predecessor, saying that they had claimed to be common people who became greedy for power, while her government was working on the streets among the people. Live Events "When the movement started from Ramlila Maidan, thousands and lakhs of people joined it, I joined too, others also supported it, thinking something better would happen in Delhi and the country. Those people who used to say that they are not greedy for power became so greedy that they could not see anything except cabinet, our MLAs, all the public representatives continuously work on the streets among the people..." The Delhi CM also criticised the previous AAP government for questioning the valour of the Armed Forces. The Delhi CM tore into her predecessor, saying that they had claimed to be common people who became greedy for power, while her government was working on the streets among the people. "When the movement started from Ramlila Maidan, thousands and lakhs of people joined it, I joined too, others also supported it, thinking something better would happen in Delhi and the country. Those people who used to say that they are not greedy for power became so greedy that they could not see anything except cabinet, our MLAs, all the public representatives continuously work on the streets among the people..."
West Australian
a day ago
- Business
- West Australian
Solo women travelling in good company
Women-only tours to destinations around the world are attracting solo guests of all ages and relationship status. Intrepid Travel offers six women's expeditions to India, Nepal, Morocco, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, with help available to book flights and pre or post accommodation. Senior product manager Jenny Gray launched Intrepid's initial expeditions to Jordan, Iran and Morocco on International Women's Day in 2018. They started as her passion project after she listened to feedback from women who wanted more opportunities to connect with local women and learn about their lives. For cultural and religious reasons, this wasn't always possible in mixed-gender groups. 'We thought it was a fantastic opportunity to create something that was really special and would incorporate experiences,' Jenny says. Intrepid expeditions are limited to 12 guests and the average group size is usually eight to 10, while women's ages can range from 20 to 80. 'An incredibly high percentage of the travellers on the women's expedition are travelling solo,' Jenny says. 'Globally that was around 80 per cent last year but for the Australian and New Zealand customers it's 66 per cent of them travelling solo, not necessarily single but choosing to travel alone.' For context, Jenny says 24 per cent of all Intrepid travellers (on any tour) from Australia and New Zealand are solo female travellers. She has also noticed huge growth in the 50-plus demographic. 'I've seen it described in a lot of reports as women living their second-best life,' she says. 'For whatever reasons they never put themselves first due to career, home and family and now it's their time.' India is the most popular Intrepid women's expedition with more than 20 departures a year, but Saudi Arabia has taken off since its launch a year ago. 'We've seen more bookings on that particular destination in the first six months of it being on sale than any other trip in the range,' Jenny says. Jenny says having Intrepid's own teams on the ground helps secure experiences unique to the women's-only expeditions. 'There are a lot of products on the market that are women-only trips, but they are standard itineraries that are just designated for women only. There's not really anything different in the design. 'That's what has set us apart; we wanted to make sure that the experiences we build into the itinerary are unique and special that will give women an opportunity to connect with women on the ground and give women on the ground an opportunity to share their own stories of what life is really like, their triumphs and the challenges. 'Intrepid always tries to support female, minority Indigenous-owned businesses in our supply chain but on these trips, it is intrinsic to the design.' Jenny cites an example of a city tour in India by tuk-tuk, made possible by supporting micro loans to women to become trained drivers. 'They can then support their families by having their own businesses,' Jenny says. Sonia Orrego, head of product at Wendy Wu Tours Australia, says solo travellers make up around 30 to 35 per cent of its guests, and many of those are women of all ages, backgrounds and life stages. 'Some are first-time solo travellers, others are seasoned explorers,' Sonia says. 'Many travel solo by choice, while others are seeking new adventures after life changes. 'For those who love the idea of sharing their journey with fellow solo travellers, we've created special tour departures reserved exclusively for solo guests. 'These tours offer a welcoming, community-style experience from the very beginning, because everyone on the trip is there and enjoying the trip as a solo traveller.' While they aren't women-only, Wendy Wu offers dedicated solo departures to destinations including China, India and Japan. Sonia says culturally-rich destinations 'continue to resonate with women looking for unique and meaningful travel experiences'. Sisterhood Womens Travel founder Hayley Morris was running a travel agency in a small Victorian country town when she discovered many rural women wanted to travel but their husbands couldn't leave their farms. She did a test trip to Hong Kong with a dozen women and noticed the camaraderie, support and encouragement among the group. 'That's when the magic started,' Hayley says. 'I decided that there really was something in it, so I decided to pursue that and eventually it overtook my retail travel agency.' Sisterhood Womens Travel has been operating for 20 years and ran its first official tour to Morocco, a destination Hayley continues to visit. Future tours range from a mini-break in Tasmania, to a 20-day Greek Islands adventure. Most guests are aged 60 and over. 'It's more about physicality because you can have a really healthy 80-year-old and have a really unhealthy 50-year-old,' Hayley says. 'Sometimes people get a little bit caught up on the age, whereas we really tend to concentrate more on their fitness.' The maximum number of guests on a tour is 16, with the average group size around 12. Sisterhood's hosted tours start and end in Melbourne but guests from all over Australia and New Zealand can connect a group at their destination, where they also pick up specialist guides. 'Basically, the role of our hostess is just to provide the support for our women,' Hayley says. Sisterhood's guests include widowed women used to travelling with their husbands, and women whose husbands have no interest in travelling. 'We've had feedback from ladies who have tried travelling outside of the women-only environment; they might travel with their sister and brother-in-law,' Hayley says. 'But the feedback is they feel like the third wheel. And unfortunately, single women no matter what age can be targeted by unwanted attention.' Hayley says her tour prices are higher because they include airfares and many meals and activities. Sisterhood also offers theatre nights, morning teas and winery visits in Melbourne for travellers to keep in touch. 'We are a business and obviously we make money but a lot of it for us is more about the community,' Hayley says. 'We want to bring women together in any capacity to reconnect through the joys of travel and new friendships.' fact file
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi: Data, verification, eligibility— why Mahila Samriddhi scheme is stuck
Non-availability of consolidated data of eligible beneficiaries, time-consuming verification process, and delay in developing an online portal are among the reasons behind the delay in implementing the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, one of the top poll promises of the ruling BJP. Under the scheme, the government has promised a monthly aid of Rs 2,500 to women with a household income under Rs 2.5 lakh. The BJP initially promised to deliver the scheme by March 8, International Women's Day. However, it was approved by the Delhi Cabinet after the deadline passed, and a budget of Rs 5,100 crore was allocated. The government constituted a high-level committee headed by CM Rekha Gupta and ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Ashish Sood as members to finalise the eligibility criteria, norms, and implementation of this scheme. Asked about the reasons behind the delay and expected launch of the scheme, the CM said, 'I believe that the time we've had so far is a very short period to implement a detailed and foolproof plan. It needs to be fully prepared and presented to the public.' She said verification of eligible candidates will be completed, and registration will take place. 'As I have repeatedly said, the Mahila Samriddhi Scheme is not a one-time scheme. It is meant to reach every single woman who comes from a poor family… We do not want even a single eligible woman to be left out… We don't want to implement it in a hurry,' she added. 'We want this scheme to be implemented in a way that an eligible woman can apply every month for financial assistance… Work is on to create a detailed plan… It will soon be implemented,' the CM added. The Delhi government has decided to create a unique data hub with consolidated data to identify eligible candidates, according to officials. To collect this data, the department has started verification of ration card and BPL (below poverty line) card holders to weed out ineligible candidates. The IT department, which is executing the data hub project, has selected six departments — Department of Women and Child Development, Social Welfare, Revenue, MCD, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, and Labour — on a pilot basis to implement its ambitious Unified Data Hub (UDH) project, which will consolidate data from various departments in a single space to ensure only eligible people avail the benefits of welfare schemes. Moreover, sources said, the committee formed to decide the eligibility norms for the Rs 2,500 scheme met last week under the chairmanship of the CM. Defining a family as husband, wife, and children; capping annual family income at Rs 2.5 lakh; limiting the scheme to women aged between 21 and 60 years; one beneficiary per family; and non-owner of a vehicle — these are among the eligibility criteria being considered for the scheme. 'The scheme is likely to be implemented before the Bihar elections, which are in November,' an official said.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
₹2,500 monthly aid will reach every eligible woman: CM
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said 100 days are not enough to implement a 'vast and full-fledged initiative' like the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, which will provide ₹2,500 monthly to Delhi's women, and assured that the scheme will reach every eligible woman. Responding to a question by reporters on the scheme, the Chief Minister said, 'This is not a one-time scheme but a full-fledged initiative that requires a well-examined plan for implementation. We do not want any woman to be left behind.' The BJP had officially launched the scheme, a key promise of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly election, on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8 and ₹5,100 crore was allocated in the Delhi budget for its implementation. The government, however, is yet to fix the eligibility criteria for the grant. Ms. Gupta has also constituted a committee headed by her, with Ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood and Kapil Mishra as its members, for the implementation of the scheme.
