Women Empowerment

The bill will only come into effect after 2027 when a fresh census will be conducted and existing constituencies will be redrawn.

Srivastava hails from the 2005 batch of the Indian Foreign Service. She served in the Indian embassy in China during 2007-09. Dr Sonali Ghosh is the first woman to become field director in KNP's 118 year old history

The Union government provides ₹5 lakh health cover per family each year to the beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

As ironic as it might sound, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi coined the infamous slogan 'Ladki hoon lad sakti hoon' in the hopes of empowering her female voters.

Minister of State for Ministry of External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi flagged off the CRPF Women biker rally from India Gate where CRPF's women personnel showcased rifle drill, as well as a presentation by women pipe band and drummers, were also displayed in the event.

"In some countries, girls going to school risk kidnapping and assault. In others, police prey on vulnerable women they have sworn to protect. Gender equality is growing more distant. On the current track, UN Women puts it 300 years away," the UN Chief said.

Union home ministry said in Rajya Sabha that the centre has been urging the states and UTs to increase the share of women in police forces

KPCC general secretary Kavitha Reddy had called out the Congress party for 'patriarchy' and 'injustice' for denying tickets to women

Netflix and the I&B Ministry also plan to organize training workshops and masterclasses to encourage filmmakers in India to create inspiring content on various topics under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Smriti Irani in the RS said that the government is taking all the steps to make sure that the girls under the marriageable age are secure and are being provided proper education.