women empowerment

Managed by 15 women per vehicle under the Federation of Stree Shakti groups, these mobile canteens will serve freshly prepared breakfast and lunch across all 30 districts in the state.

"The idea of being cruel to another person just because she is a female perturbs my inner core," says Joy.

The decision was taken after a trial run, where the railway supervisors found a 66 per cent increment in earnings from penalties and fines by the end of the day!

Women no longer have to fight for what is rightfully theirs, in U.P

Presented by the state Finance Minister Thomas Isaac over a long session of two hours and 40 minutes, the budget focuses on different welfare centric schemes for its citizens.

The programme is undoubtedly impressive, but what does it mean for the aspiring woman entrepreneur?

The online portal intends to serve as a one-point platform where women can easily access details of over 350 central and state schemes that will directly have an impact on issues affecting their lives.

Teju Behan’s story is one to celebrate as it tells of a woman who rose above poverty to pursue her passion and was able to make it her living.

Rohini Nilekani on why we need to turn to the 200 million young men of India with as much urgency and focus as we spend on the millions of young women in the country.

Empowerment begins by drawing out women who have never expressed their dreams, desires or problems.