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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Women's SHGs to stitch 1L flags for Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in Noida
Noida: Over 10 self-help groups (SHGs) from the district have been entrusted by the administration to stitch one lakh flags for this year's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The move is part of an ongoing effort to link the campaign with local livelihoods, especially those run by women in rural areas. SHGs from Bisrakh, Dadri, and Dankaur blocks will be engaged in stitching the flags and compensated by the state govt under the National Rural Livelihood Mission. The target was assigned during a review meeting by district magistrate Medha Roopam. She directed all departments to coordinate efforts and complete preparations on time to ensure the campaign is impactful. "The idea is to make this a people-driven movement that builds a deeper sense of pride and unity," she said. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida According to officials, each group, consisting of at least 10 women, is expected to earn around Rs5,000 a day, contributing significantly to both the campaign and the household income of participating women. "These targets have been given every year since 2022 to women-led SHGs in the district. It's a way to ensure the campaign remains rooted in local participation while directly supporting livelihoods," said Shiv Pratap Parmesh, district development officer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally Undo The groups will start making the flags by the end of this week, after procuring cloth from wholesale markets in Delhi. Saraswati Bhati, part of Suryodaya SHG in Dadri, told TOI that the women have started preparing for the task at hand. She added that last year, they produced around 1,000 flags for the campaign in a span of a week. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is being held in three phases. The first phase includes school exhibitions, rangoli-making competitions, and art installations. The second phase features a Tiranga Mahotsav with a cultural fair, musical concert, and flag rally. The final phase involves flag hoisting at public buildings, tricolour lighting at landmarks, and a citizen selfie drive on
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Physically challenged pensioners face delay
Kanpur: Around 1,344 physically challenged persons are being deprived from the pension due to absence of National Payment Corporation of India's mapping. Most of the pending cases of mapping were in the nationalised banks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per information, SBI has pendency of 377 cases, 255, Indian Bank 148, Punjab National Bank 146 and Central Bank 101. In a review meeting held on Wednesday at Vikas Bhawan, chief development officer Deeksha Jain directed all nodal officers of the banks to ensure that NPCI mapping of all handicapped pensioners is done within 15 days, so that the pension of the said handicapped pensioners can be issued immediately by the department. The chief development officer, while reviewing cash credit limit under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), directed to transfer 100% CCL amount to the accounts of all eligible groups within two days, against the CCL target of 2100 under the NRLM scheme. During the review meeting, the highest number of pending cases were found in Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank, for which special instructions were given for immediate disposal. The CDO said that the bank doing the best work would be honoured with a certificate. For this, the manager of the lead district bank, Bank of Baroda, was directed to select the bank performing excellent work and ensure that they would be honoured.
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Cooperative banks should actively support, accelerate loan disbursal to rural self-help groups and Sakhi Mandal: Gujarat CM
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 8 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has urged the state's cooperative banks to expedite and simplify the process of providing loans and credit to rural self-help groups and Sakhi Mandal on Tuesday. According to an official release, CM Patel made this appeal while presiding over a review meeting in Gandhinagar, addressing chairpersons of cooperative banks, senior officials from the Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company, as well as representatives from the Women and Child Development and Rural Development departments. Minister of Rural Development Raghavji Patel, Minister of State for Cooperation Jagdish Vishwakarma, and Minister of State for Rural Development Kunvarji Halpati also attended this meeting. The Chief Minister stated that the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to empower women of Sakhi Mandal to become Aatmanirbhar can be realised through the provision of increased loans and credit support to such groups. He emphasised that self-help groups are small collectives engaged in various businesses and occupations, and the more financial support cooperative banks extend to them, the more effectively these groups can operate. In the state, there are presently a total of 2.84 lakh rural self-help groups, comprising 1.76 lakh associated with agricultural activities, 16,608 engaged in production and trade, and 6,973 linked to other livelihood activities. Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), provisions have been made by the Central and State Governments to provide loans of up to Rs 20 lakh to these self-help groups. Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company, under the aegis of the State Government, assists rural self-help groups in availing such loans and credit facilities, the release stated. During the presentation at the review meeting, it was informed that under the target set by the Central Government for the year 2025-26, loans amounting to Rs 1,240 crore are to be provided to 88,200 self-help groups, of which more than 13,000 self-help groups have already been sanctioned credit. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, expressing his concern to ensure that rural self-help groups receive loans and credit facilities promptly and with ease, directed cooperative banks to organise district-level camps for this purpose. He further stressed that the process, from quick scrutiny of applications to credit disbursal, be fast-tracked under state department guidance. He also urged banks to take a supportive stance so that no deserving application is rejected. A brief discussion on the proposed action plan was also held during the meeting. The Chief Minister urged the chairpersons, managing directors, and officials of cooperative banks to organise cluster-level workshops and camps to educate women on securing loans and to provide appropriate training. He stated that women in Sakhi Mandal become pillars of support for their families through economic activities. (ANI)
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
MP: SHGs in Neemuch district set an inspiring example of women's empowerment
Neemuch: A women's self-help group from Neemuch district in Madhya Pradesh has set an extraordinary example of women's empowerment by transforming their village economy and lives, through the production of sanitary pads. Supported by the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), the women of Khor Gram Panchayat have turned a bold idea into a thriving business that champions health, dignity, and self-reliance. It is often said that no work is impossible if one has courage, and the Nari Swabhiman Self-Help Group of Khor village proves exactly that. Formed during the difficult days of the COVID-19 pandemic, this group of determined women not only created their own identity but also set a benchmark for others to follow. Inspired by the film Padman, they began producing sanitary pads to promote menstrual hygiene and women's health in their community, giving themselves—and countless others—a new sense of dignity and self-respect. Named Nari Swabhiman (Women's Self-Respect), the group's journey took flight with the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's women-empowerment initiatives and NRLM's mission to provide sustainable livelihoods in rural India. The group received its first major opportunity during the pandemic when they were awarded a contract to make PPE kits, along with financial assistance of Rs 3 lakh. That early success became the foundation for their next big leap. Today, these women produce hygienic, safe, and affordable sanitary pads on a large scale, at prices lower than market rates. Their work doesn't just support their families financially but also raises awareness about menstrual hygiene. Through their 'Nari Swabhiman Sanitary Pads,' they are empowering women to live with confidence and health, breaking age-old taboos in the process. The group's president, Mona Khoiwal, recalls how it all began: 'In 2020, twelve of us from the village came together to form this self-help group. During the Corona period, we started by making PPE kits. Later, with the Rs 3 lakh loan under NRLM, we bought a small machine to manufacture sanitary pads. We then went from village to village, talking to women about menstrual health and the importance of using pads. Akshay Kumar's movie Padman was a big inspiration for us—it showed us what was possible, and we tried to inspire other women too. Now, with bigger machines, we're fulfilling large orders from across India. We're deeply thankful to Modiji for his efforts toward women's empowerment.' The success story doesn't stop there. As demand grew, so did their capacity. The group expanded production by investing in advanced machinery, allowing them to fulfil increasingly large orders coming from various parts of the country. Bharti Nakwal, another dedicated member of the group and a resident of Khor village, shared her experience: 'We manufacture sanitary napkins here under the brand name Nari Swabhiman. Mona Khoiwal is our group's operator. We've been working for 5–6 years now. Initially, we made them by hand, but as demand increased, we upgraded to bigger machines. Every morning, we start the machines and use pulp, stickers, and other materials to produce the pads. Some of us operate the machines, while others weigh and pack the napkins.' Bharti further explained the motivation behind their mission: 'Earlier, women used to use cloth, which often caused infections and diseases. We wanted to change that and protect women's health. That's why we started this napkin business. Around 10–15 women work here every day. We receive orders worth Rs 5–8 lakh that we complete in 8–10 days. We feel so proud doing this work—it's meaningful and helps protect women from diseases.' NRLM is a poverty alleviation project implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, a branch of the Government of India. This plan is focused on promoting self-employment and the organisation of the rural poor. The idea behind this program is to organise the poor into SHGs and make them capable of self-employment.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kudumbashree launches action plans for upliftment of scheduled tribes
Thiruvananthapuram: Kudumbashree launched action plans for the upliftment of scheduled tribes in the state. The activities are included in Kudumbashree's annual action plan using a fund of Rs 25 crore, which includes both indigenous and National Rural Livelihood Mission funds. One of the main activities in the action plan is the formation of new neighbourhood groups. Newly formed groups will receive Rs 1,500 each for initial activities. The project outline places special emphasis on economic and social empowerment. Income-generating projects will be started in sectors such as agriculture, animal husbandry and traditional occupations. As part of this, 100 poultry units will be started for neighbourhood group members. Kudumbashree will provide financial assistance of Rs 20,000 per unit. Additionally, new women's farmer groups will be formed, with each group receiving a corpus fund of Rs 40,000 for initial activities. To ensure employment and income for women in Attappadi, a premium bag manufacturing unit is planned. Along with this, markets will be secured for traditional products, minor millets and forest resources. Comprehensive programmes to improve children's educational standards, including the reorganisation of bridge courses and the establishment of child creativity centres, will be implemented this year. Special funds have been allocated for the Communicore project to improve English language proficiency and the short film production project 'Kanas Jaag 2.0' involving children from scheduled tribes.
