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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Powering UP: Over 1000 rural women entrepreneurs install 4 MW of solar power
Lucknow: Under the Decentralized Renewable Energy for Women's Economic Empowerment (DEWEE) programme, implemented through the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM), women-led self-help groups (SHGs) are adopting solar-powered technologies to run small-scale enterprises. According to officials, over 1,000 women entrepreneurs have already established solar-powered businesses under the programme, with more than 4 MW of decentralized solar energy capacity installed across participating villages. From flour mills and tailoring units to general stores and dairy operations, these initiatives are not only reducing dependency on diesel but also generating alternative income sources. The initiative, supported by a multi-stakeholder consortium, aims to integrate clean energy solutions with rural livelihood programmes, providing both technical assistance and business development support. Partners include the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), Prerna OJAS, PCI India, the Gates Foundation, HSBC, and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP). 'This programme demonstrates the potential of integrating clean energy with grassroots economic development,' said Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. From Pilot to Statewide Scale A significant milestone in the programme has been its implementation in Take Home Ration (THR) manufacturing units across Unnao, Varanasi, and Agra districts. These facilities, equipped with hybrid solar PV systems, recorded production efficiency of up to 82 per cent, with monthly electricity savings estimated at ₹30,000 and a reduction of approximately 21 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Based on these results, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the scale-up of solar integration to over 200 THR units, with a 90 per cent capital subsidy to encourage wider adoption. Officials note that the move is likely to contribute to more stable employment opportunities for women in SHGs. 'This is not just about energy access — it's about building enterprise viability through sustainable power ,' said Deepa Ranjan, State Mission Director, UPSRLM. National Recognition The DEWEE programme was recently highlighted in the Government of India's Economic Survey 2024–25 as a notable example of linking decentralized renewable energy (DRE) with women's economic empowerment . The recognition is expected to enable greater engagement with national policymakers and encourage replication in other states. The Road Ahead The programme has set an ambitious target of involving 1,00,000 SHG women in the decentralized green energy workforce over the coming years. This will require continued investment in skills training, stronger financial linkages, and improved market access for women-led enterprises. Officials view the initiative as a potential template for scaling clean energy adoption through community-based models, particularly in rural India, where energy access and employment remain key development priorities.
Hindustan Times
08-08-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Face recognition, e-KYC completed for 75% of 'Take Home Ration' beneficiaries
New Delhi, Over three-fourths of eligible beneficiaries registered for the government's Take Home Ration scheme have completed facial recognition and e-KYC verification, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said on Friday. Face recognition, e-KYC completed for 75% of 'Take Home Ration' beneficiaries As of August 5, face capturing and e-KYC of 3.69 crore beneficiaries which is 75.12 per cent of the 4.91 crore registered under the scheme have been completed, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur informed the Lok Sabha. The verification drive is part of Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, a centrally sponsored programme that subsumes Anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyaan and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls to tackle malnutrition through a life cycle approach. Supplementary nutrition is provided to children aged six months to six years, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls, in line with revised norms introduced in January 2023 that focus on diet diversity, quality protein, healthy fats and micronutrients. The Face Recognition System module, developed under the Poshan Tracker application, was piloted in August 2024 and rolled out nationwide on an optional basis in December 2024. Since July 1 this year, it has been used for mandatory monthly verification of beneficiaries to ensure last-mile delivery of rations. For children under six, where Bal Aadhaar lacks biometric data, the FRS is carried out for a parent or guardian. The ministry said the system works in both online and offline modes to accommodate areas with poor connectivity and is compatible with low-end smartphones. Regular training, field visits and meetings with state officials are being conducted to resolve technical issues. According to the ministry, stringent data protection measures are in place, including encryption of all verification requests, no permanent storage of images on devices, role-based access for authorised personnel, and encrypted internal databases to prevent misuse of sensitive information. Thakur said the mission remains open to all eligible beneficiaries without entry barriers, with the aim of breaking the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
08-08-2025
- Health
- News18
Face recognition, e-KYC completed for 75% of Take Home Ration beneficiaries
New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) Over three-fourths of eligible beneficiaries registered for the government's Take Home Ration (THR) scheme have completed facial recognition and e-KYC verification, the Ministry of Women and Child Development said on Friday. As of August 5, face capturing and e-KYC of 3.69 crore beneficiaries which is 75.12 per cent of the 4.91 crore registered under the scheme have been completed, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur informed the Lok Sabha. The verification drive is part of Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, a centrally sponsored programme that subsumes Anganwadi services, Poshan Abhiyaan and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls to tackle malnutrition through a life cycle approach. Supplementary nutrition is provided to children aged six months to six years, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls, in line with revised norms introduced in January 2023 that focus on diet diversity, quality protein, healthy fats and micronutrients. The Face Recognition System (FRS) module, developed under the Poshan Tracker application, was piloted in August 2024 and rolled out nationwide on an optional basis in December 2024. Since July 1 this year, it has been used for mandatory monthly verification of beneficiaries to ensure last-mile delivery of rations. For children under six, where Bal Aadhaar lacks biometric data, the FRS is carried out for a parent or guardian. According to the ministry, stringent data protection measures are in place, including encryption of all verification requests, no permanent storage of images on devices, role-based access for authorised personnel, and encrypted internal databases to prevent misuse of sensitive information. Thakur said the mission remains open to all eligible beneficiaries without entry barriers, with the aim of breaking the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition. PTI UZM NB NB view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 21:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
08-08-2025
- New Indian Express
75 per cent of Anganwadi beneficiaries registered for ‘Take Home Ration' successfully face captured: Minister
NEW DELHI: The Centre has completed face capturing for 75.12% of eligible beneficiaries registered for 'Take Home Ration' at Anganwadi centres, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. The Ministry of Women and Child Development has made the face recognition system for take-home ration distribution and child attendance monitoring at Anganwadi centres mandatory from 1 July. The Face Recognition System (FRS) module was initially implemented as a pilot in August 2024. Since then, duty holders in the states and Union Territories have allegedly been trained to perform facial recognition and verify beneficiaries with the Aadhaar database, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, said in a written reply. This onboarding process is performed once in the lifetime of the beneficiary on Poshan Tracker. She said the FRS module has been developed as part of the Poshan Tracker application. To verify a beneficiary through Aadhaar identification, eKYC is performed along with capturing the live image of the beneficiary. 'As on 5 August 2025, face capturing and e-KYC of 3.69 crore beneficiaries out of the 4.91 crore eligible beneficiaries registered for Take Home Ration (THR), which is almost 75.12%, have already been completed,' she said. On data protection of beneficiaries, she said the data of the beneficiary, which is collected, is subject to all existing data protection protocols, which mandate purpose limitation, informed consent, and access restrictions. 'All requests and responses related to Face Verification are encrypted during transit, ensuring data is protected from interception or tampering. No images or data are stored permanently on the device. As a precautionary measure, all cached or temporary data is wiped automatically when the Anganwadi worker logs out of the application,' she said.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Launch Spl sanitation drive to prevent outbreak of contagious diseases
Kurnool: District Collector P Ranjit Basha has directed officials to launch a special sanitation drive across Kurnool to prevent the outbreak of seasonal and contagious diseases. In a teleconference held on Monday with constituency special officers, Mandal special officers, MPDOs, tahsildars, Municipal Commissioners, EO PRDs, CDPOs and other officials, the Collector emphasised the importance of strict sanitation measures during the monsoon season. The Collector instructed officials to ensure regular garbage collection, proper drainage cleaning, fixing of drinking water pipeline leakages, and timely cleaning of overhead tanks in both rural and urban areas. He cited negative feedback from IVRS regarding sanitation in villages such as Eruru (Chippagiri mandal), Kodumur-3 and Pyalakurthi (Kodumur mandal), Hebbatam (Holagunda), Chirtanakallu (Kosigi), Loddipalle (Orvakal), and Nolekal (Peddakadubur). He questioned the MPDOs and EO PRDs on the lack of progress and directed special inspections and detailed reports from these locations. He warned that action would be taken against negligent staff. Further, the Collector ordered Municipal Commissioners in Kurnool, Adoni, and Yemmiganur to carry out sanitation measures regularly and ensure cleanliness in public spaces and around government offices. Even though no malaria cases have been reported so far, sporadic cases of dengue and chikungunya have emerged. The Collector stressed the need for fogging, drain cleaning, and implementation of 'dry days' as preventive steps. He enquired about dengue cases in C Belagal, Krishnagiri, and Kurnool mandals and instructed health officials to intensify monitoring and prevention of water and vector-borne diseases. On other fronts, the Collector reviewed the progress of waste-to-wealth centres in Adoni, Devanakonda, Halaharvi, and Krishnagiri, urging MPDOs to expedite their completion and operation. In Alur mandal, only 9 out of 34 tanks (26%) had been cleaned, prompting the Collector to question the MPDO and the DPO for not taking action against negligent panchayat secretaries. He also emphasised timely and accurate updating of Bal Sanjeevani and Take Home Ration kit distributions on the POSHAN Tracker and Bal Sanjeevani app. CDPOs of Adoni and Yemmiganur were specifically pulled up for delay in implementation, and were asked to conduct training for Anganwadi workers. The Collector warned that lack of progress would lead to disciplinary action against the concerned officials.
