Women Empowerment
(Search results - 65)Lifestyle NewsApr 4, 2024, 4:41 PM IST
NAMO Drone Didi Scheme: A government initiative aimed at empowering women through innovation and training
Under NAMO Drone Didi Scheme, women will receive training in various aspects of drone operation, including flying drones, data analysis, and drone maintenance over the course of 15 days.
India UntoldApr 2, 2024, 3:35 PM IST
Redefining Limits: Meet India’s first woman bouncer
Mehrunnisa Shaukat Ali holds the title of India’s first female bouncer. She is breaking barriers, becoming an inspiration to thousands of young girls.
IndiaMar 29, 2024, 5:17 PM IST
Everything you need to know about PM Modi and Bill Gates' discussion on India's digital revolution
Recently, PM Modi and Bill Gates had a meeting to discuss India's future in technology, the implementation of AI and safety concerns, and women's empowerment. Gates praised Indians for their quick adaption of technology and also took a selfie using PM's Namo application.
IndiaMar 9, 2024, 1:59 PM IST
Garuda Aerospace announced an achievement in training rural women about drone technology
More than 500 rural women have received drone technology training from Garuda Aerospace. This program emphasizes the value of diversity in gender while advancing economic empowerment, agricultural innovation, gender equality, and sustainability.
IndiaMar 4, 2024, 4:28 PM IST
Delhi Budget 2024: Who is eligible for Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana? Read details
Mukyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, a scheme launched by Delhi government, aims to improve the financial status of women from underprivileged backgrounds. Under this scheme, women above the age of 18 will receive financial assistance of Rs 1,000.
BusinessMar 3, 2024, 3:43 PM IST
World Bank is giving Assam $452 million; Here's why
The World Bank has approved a $452 million initiative, the Assam Resilient Rural Bridges Program, to improve connectivity for over 1.8 million rural residents in Assam, especially during extreme weather conditions
India UntoldMar 2, 2024, 12:20 PM IST
Women Achievers: A female auto rickshaw driver challenging conventions and achieving success
Raji Ashok is a 51-year-old woman who drives an auto rickshaw on the busy streets of Chennai. She provides free rides for small children, elderly women, and those in need who may not have the means to pay.
India UntoldMar 2, 2024, 9:20 AM IST
Women Achievers: A daughter who established a business of Rs 1 crore to support her father
Shraddha established a biogas plant on her farm, implemented a zero-waste management approach, and effectively managed the expenses by buying fodder at lower prices. Her farm also received recognition from Maharashtra government for its organic fertilizer production.
India UntoldFeb 24, 2024, 9:56 AM IST
Remarkable journey of Rekha Devi, a homemaker from Bihar, who established a mushroom farming business
Rekha Devi, a homemaker from Gopalganj, Bihar, wished to utilize her free time when her kids left home to pursue their goals. She began the cultivation of mushrooms in an unused room at home. Over time, her venture became profitable, and today she earns lakhs of rupees with her endeavours.
India UntoldFeb 22, 2024, 11:23 AM IST
An Ingenious Farming Method Developed by a Gujarati Farmer that Saves Costs while Increasing Production
Ashwin Nariya has been engaged with organic farming for the past 20 years. He educates other farmers about his farming methods that involves the use of cow urine, cow dung, cow milk, and turmeric in the fields. This approach has proved beneficial as many farmers have been able to increase their production at reduced costs.
India UntoldFeb 20, 2024, 12:26 PM IST
A Rajasthani Woman Who Raised the Indian Flag on Mount Etna
Dholi Meena, a woman from Rajasthan, is making headlines for reaching Europe’s dangerous volcano and raising the Indian flag there. She has become the first Indian woman to achieve this remarkable feat.
India UntoldFeb 17, 2024, 8:58 AM IST
Meet an MBA graduate who quit her lucrative job to pursue farming
Smrika Chandrakar is a resident of Charmudiya village in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh. She makes a substantial income through farming while providing employment to over 100 people.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 16, 2024, 2:34 PM IST
Meet the Indian woman who joined the Australian Police Force
Harsha Kabra, originally from Chittorgarh district in Rajasthan, has secured the position of APS (Australian Protective Service) in the police department of Australia.
India UntoldFeb 16, 2024, 12:24 PM IST
Ashta Saheli: A saree library that rents out clothes at affordable price
Ashta Saheli is a clothing library that is run by a group of eight friends. The library features Silk sarees, Banarasi sarees, Kanjeevaram sarees, and georgette sarees available for rent. Hema, the founder, mentions that they also organize free sales events, where they give away items like sarees, bags, jewellery, and shoes.
India UntoldFeb 7, 2024, 1:44 PM IST
Meet Shantabai, who challenged the male-dominated business by becoming India’s first female barber
Shantabai was married off at the age of 12. In 1984, when Shantabai's elder daughter was 8 years old, her husband succumbed to a heart attack. Shantabai resorted to working in others' fields, earning a mere Rs 50 for 8 hours of labour. To sustain a living, she took up her husband’s occupation, and became the country's first female barber.