Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the NDA Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers, where they discussed various aspects of good governance and ways to improve people's lives. The PM emphasized the importance of focusing on 'Pro-people, Pro-governance- P2G2' and passing six proposals to further national progress. Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the meeting also touched upon the 'Amrit Mahotsav' of the Constitution and the 50th anniversary of Emergency.
The Bangarutalli Foundation, initiated by Building Blocks Group (BBG), is committed to empowering and uplifting underprivileged girls in India through focus areas like education, mental health, and physical fitness. The foundation's recent event, the 474th BBG Talent Factory Awards Ceremony at Novotel HICC in Hyderabad, highlighted its progress in empowering 2,000,000 girl children by 2040. Key stakeholders, actress Iswarya Menon, the Bangarutalli team, and BBG representatives, emphasized the impact of education and community involvement in breaking the cycle of poverty. BBG's collaboration with Telangana State Police department for the Bharosa Centre further extends their reach in providing a safe space for women and girls in need. With growing support, the foundation is set to continue its vision for a brighter future.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assures that the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' will not be discontinued, but rather the benefits will be gradually increased. This statement was made during the inaugural ceremony of various state-level schemes for women empowerment, in the presence of Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. Shinde emphasizes the importance of this scheme in empowering women and improving their lives, with over 2.5 crore beneficiaries already receiving benefits. He also mentions the state government's decision to provide free electricity for agricultural pumps as a means to support farmers. This scheme has garnered praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making Maharashtra a role model for women's empowerment in the country.
India pays homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. Remembered as the nation's youngest prime minister, his visionary policies and initiatives laid the foundation for a modern India. Assassinated in 1991, Rajiv's legacy lives on as the country celebrates Sadbhavana Diwas. His contribution, including lowering the voting age, empowering women, and promoting education, continue to shape the future of the nation. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge pay tribute to Rajiv's remarkable leadership and unwavering commitment to progress.
The women belonging to Self Help Groups (SGHs) in Maharashtra have decided to express their gratitude to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde through a unique gesture of sending one crore rakhis on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. These women are beneficiaries of various welfare and development schemes launched by the government, including the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Chief Minister has promised to make this scheme permanent and has already allocated funds for it, highlighting the government's commitment towards empowering women. The beneficiaries of these schemes have expressed their joy and appreciation for the opportunities provided to them, showcasing the success of these initiatives in uplifting the lives of women in the state.