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New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
‘Lakhpati Didi' is about empowering rural women, instilling leadership quality: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
BHUBANESWAR: The 'Lakhpati Didi' mission under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aimed at empowering women financially and instilling leadership qualities in rural women, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday. Addressing the National Lakhpati Didi Conference 2025 at Lok Seva Bhawan here, the chief minister said it is not just a celebration of the achievements of the government but a testament to its commitment to women's leadership. 'The strength and determination of women shape the future of families and the nation,' he added. Stating that the Lakhpati Didi Yojana is not just a welfare scheme but a strategy for inclusive and sustainable development, Majhi said the prime minister has taken several steps to ensure political, social and economic empowerment of women. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides 33 per cent reservation of seats for women in the Parliament and state legislatures, is a significant step towards increasing women's representation in politics, the chief minister said. 'We have implemented the Lakhpati Didi mission with dedication. With nearly 17 lakh women being empowered as Lakhpati Didis, Odisha has secured the top position in India. This success is a result of the dedication of our women members of the self-help groups, the Mission Shakti team and the Odisha Livelihood Mission's tireless efforts and efficient work at the grassroots-level,' he added. Majhi further said that all women SHG members in the state have access to interest-free loans of up to `10 lakh. The revolving fund assistance has been increased from `15,000 to `30,000 and the community investment fund has been enhanced from `35 lakh to `60 lakh. 'This has enabled SHG members to confidently grow their businesses and livelihoods,' he added.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 80k girls from KGBVs zoom in for ‘Mission Samadhan'
Lucknow: More than 80,000 students from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and over 12,000 staff members joined a Zoom session together as part of 'Mission Samadhan Series-01' on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This event was not just about awareness and communication — it served as a platform to encourage girls to speak up and become aware of their rights, entitlements and safety, said officials. Mission Samadhan is becoming a strong pillar of chief minister Yogi Adityanath's girl-empowerment model, officials said. This initiative aims to reinforce grassroots implementation of schemes like Mission Shakti, Women's Helpline 1090, Women PAC, Pocso awareness campaign, and cyber safety awareness. It also prepares girls at the school level to become self-reliant citizens, officials said. Addressing the students, director general of school education, Kanchan Verma said, "Every problem has a solution. Education empowers us. Learn to distinguish between right and wrong and never hesitate. Learn skills — that is your true strength." She also encouraged teachers and parents to engage in discussions about the future of girls. In the various sessions of the programme, experts provided practical and life-skill-based knowledge. Senior expert on girls' education, Samagra Shiksha, UP, Mukesh Kumar Singh guided the girls on physical and financial provisions in KGBVs. In the second session titled 'Stay Safe, Stay Happy', topics like cyber safety, good touch-bad touch and helpline services were discussed. Founder director of Samadhan Abhiyan, Archana Agnihotri interacted with the girls in the third session, stating, "The courage to ask questions is the first step to finding solutions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now " In the final session, Sarita Singh presented the framework of safety sessions being conducted in the schools. UP's basic education minister, Sandeep Singh said, "Safety and education of girls is our top priority. Through initiatives like Mission Samadhan, we aim to not only provide knowledge, but also instil confidence and a sense of safety in them. The UP govt is committed to empowering every daughter and providing every possible support for her bright future."
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt strengthening SHe-Box sys to boost women's safety in workplace
1 2 3 Lucknow: To curb workplace harassment of women, UP govt is strengthening the SHe-Box portal . The state, in coordination with Centre, is enhancing this digital platform for swift and secure complaint redressal as well as to ensure safe, respectful work environment for women. On directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , internal committees are mandatory across all govt and private institutions in UP and 84 departments have constituted them and uploaded details on SHe-Box portal. Govt ensured the framework was in place across all 75 districts of UP. Organisations with 10 or more employees has to set up internal committee comprising at least 50 per cent women members, one woman chairing it. The facility is available to those working in private organisations too. SHe-Box portal is a confidential and powerful tool for women to raise their voice safely. District Probation Officers are monitoring the campaign, while NGOs make sure women in unorganised sectors are protected. Women welfare department mandated every institution's internal committee to register and resolve workplace harassment complaints promptly. Non-compliance will invite legal action. Each committee will include 4–5 members, based on staff size, the initiative being implemented with NGO support under departmental supervision. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ethiopia: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo Deputy director and nodal officer of women and child development department, Anu Singh, shared that SHe-Box was a single-window online platform where any woman—in govt or private job—can file sexual harassment complaint, including unwanted physical contact, inappropriate gestures, offensive comments, or any demand made in exchange for work. Complaint submitted is sent directly to internal or local committee, which must resolve it within 90 days. The portal keeps everything confidential and gives a tracking ID to the complainant to check status. Anu Singh said the portal was especially helpful for women in small towns and villages. Women are being encouraged to speak up and report harassment. This initiative follows earlier efforts like Mission Shakti for women's empowerment.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Mohan Charan Majhi leads Sindoor Yatra in Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday participated in the Sindoor Yatra to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, at Master Canteen Square here. Addressing the event, Majhi said Operation Sindoor is not just a name, but a symbol of the bravery and honour of the Indian Army and women. 'When an Indian woman puts sindoor (vermilion) on her forehead, she takes a vow to protect her husband and family from all obstacles, like a strong shield. The red colour of sindoor symbolises victory,' he said. The chief minister hailed the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers and said that the procession was a tribute to their dedication and strength. The procession was organised by the Mission Shakti department of the government. Thousands of women participated in the procession, which started from Master Canteen square and concluded at Rama Devi University. Highlighting the importance of women's empowerment, the chief minister said the Odisha government is prioritising women's development in various fields. Speaker of the Assembly Surama Padhy, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, development commissioner Anu Garg, secretary of Mission Shakti Shalini Pandit were among others who took part in the rally.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Women cops showcase UP model of responsive policing, Mission Shakti
Lucknow: A seven-member delegation of women police officers from Uttar Pradesh showcased the state's flagship Mission Shakti Scheme as a model for proactive and responsive policing for women's safety and empowerment , during the 11th National Conference on Women in Police, held in Chennai on May 14-15. Organised by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Police, the conference served as a national platform for sharing ideas on empowering women in policing. Led by ADG, Women & Child Safety Organisation (WCSO), Padmaja Chauhan, the delegation included Vrinda Shukla (SP WCSO/1090), Anukriti Sharma (ASP, Sambhal) and other officers. Themes of the conference included recruitment and training, gender-sensitive uniforms, career progression, work-life balance, mental health and welfare, and best practices in anti-human trafficking initiatives. SP Vrinda Shukla spoke on 'Ideas and vision on empowerment of women', putting spotlight on UP's Mission Shakti as a comprehensive model of women-centric policing . She discussed initiatives like women help desks, beat system, time-bound investigation protocols monitored via ITSSO portal, and rise in conviction rates in crimes against women. She attributed this success to institutional reforms and the political will of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. ADG Padmaja Chauhan was also among 14 police personnel honoured nationally for exceptional contributions. She was felicitated for expanding the mandate of women beat constables in Phase V of Mission Shakti. This included targeted drives against acid sale, obscene content, illegal spas, and inspection of women's shelter homes, along with tracking of repeat offenders. Intelligence gathered through these operations led to hundreds of FIRs and preventive actions across the state. Uttar Pradesh also earned distinction at the conference for having the highest number of women police personnel in the country, followed by host state Tamil Nadu. The event was inaugurated by Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai and concluded with remarks from Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin.
