TN to Launch 269 SHG Canteens in Govt Colleges
Tamil Nadu govt empowers women's self-help groups to run affordable canteens in 269 govt colleges. Veg biryani at ₹30, snacks at ₹5. Read how this tackles student hunger.
Tamil Nadu govt empowers women's self-help groups to run affordable canteens in 269 govt colleges. Veg biryani at ₹30, snacks at ₹5. Read how this tackles student hunger.
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Women in Garhwal villages impose a total ban on alcohol sale & use, with fines up to Rs 1 lakh and social boycott to combat addiction and protect families' future. Read more.
CM Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated SARAS Mela 2026, highlighting SHGs' ₹26,000 crore corpus. He announced ₹3,546 crore in loans and key welfare schemes. Read more.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accelerates the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan, disbursing seed capital to empower women entrepreneurs and boost the rural economy ahead of polls. Read more.
Kanpur's Saras livelihood fair showcased 60 women-led self-help group stalls. UP Speaker Satish Mahana inaugurated, highlighting cultural harmony & women's economic self-reliance. Discover award-winning local products.
Mysuru City Corporation expands its Amrith Mitra scheme, proposing to hand over 63 parks to women self-help groups for upkeep and empowerment. Read about the successful pilot and future plans.
Kanpur's Saras Aajivika Mela at Moti Jheel lawn will feature 60 stalls from self-help groups. Inaugurated by UP Speaker Satish Mahana, it promotes rural culture and women empowerment. Visit to support local artisans!
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
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Orissa High Court upholds state's decision to exclude certain women's self-help groups from paddy procurement for 2025-26, ruling no vested right to continue. Read the full legal analysis.
Discover how women-only walking groups, book clubs, and creative workshops in Delhi NCR are building intentional communities, fostering safety, and empowering female friendships in the city. Join the movement!
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Jharkhand's Palash initiative empowers rural women through SHGs, turning local skills into branded goods. Discover how women are achieving economic independence and creating jobs.
Ahead of the 44-day Magh Mela, over 400 women from SHGs are crafting earthen stoves for lakhs of devotees. The event also boosts income for 15,000 families in animal husbandry. Read more.
The Madhi Food Festival in Chennai's Besant Nagar concluded successfully, with 150 women entrepreneurs attracting 4.5 lakh visitors and achieving ₹2.56 crore in sales. The event showcased impressive waste management efforts.
Indian travellers are pivoting from Thailand & Cambodia to Vietnam, Sri Lanka & Japan for New Year trips amid border tensions. Bookings dip 10-35%, but spending stays strong. Explore the new travel trends.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals 90% of daily-use goods are imported. He urges women's SHGs to boost local production for self-reliance. Read the full story.
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Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Tamil Nadu Women's SHGs host a grand food festival at Besant Nagar beach, showcasing 235+ traditional dishes. Inaugurated by Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, it promotes women's economic self-reliance. Free entry.
Durg district's 'Mor Gaon-Mor Paani' campaign becomes a mass movement. Villagers & women's SHGs built ~10,000 soak pits, saving Rs 4 crore. Read how this water conservation drive is recharging groundwater.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at JKK, praising women's SHGs for boosting the rural economy. The fair runs till Jan 4.
West Godavari district showcases a successful model of sustainable rural development. Driven by collector Chadalavada Nagarani, initiatives like SHG-run produce outlets and 'Choco Tales' are boosting incomes and protecting the environment. Read more.
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