In honor of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday morning that domestic gas cylinder prices would be reduced by Rs 100.
In Srinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the public as he introduces several projects. According to TP Prime Minister Narendra Modi, millions of households’s financial burdens will be greatly reduced by this decision. He claimed that the nation’s women would particularly benefit from it. Our government has decided to lower the price of LPG cylinders for millions of families nationwide, particularly helping our Nari Shakti.
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a significant yearly occasion. The day brings attention to a variety of issues, such as gender equality, women’s reproductive rights, assault and violence against women, and women’s accomplishments in a variety of fields.
It is International Women’s Day on March 8. Many state governments in India have launched programs targeted at addressing issues faced by women, encompassing a wide range of regions like education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and social welfare, with the goal of uplifting and empowering women. A look at some significant state government programs for women is provided below:
Delhi-Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana The government of Delhi has launched the program. According to the scheme, if a woman is over 18 and resides in Delhi and has a voter ID card, she will receive Rs 1000 in financial assistance each month.
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Uttar Pradesh: Mission Shakti: The program was introduced in stages, involving the establishment of one lakh women’s self-help groups, the linking of 1.73 lakh additional individuals to the destitute women pension scheme, and the launch of Mission Shakti Kaksha (classroom) at all 59,00 Gram Panchayat Bhawans (59,000) (Village Panchayat Buildings).
Maharashtra: Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumagla Yojana: The goal of this cash transfer program is to give the girl child social security.
Nirbhaya-Ek Pahal Program in Uttar Pradesh: This program links up to 75,000 women with state banks, enabling them to obtain loans at lower interest rates and take advantage of government subsidies.
Maharashtra-Manjhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme: Under this scheme, the state of Maharashtra gives financial aid to two girl children—Rs 25,000 each on their names of Rs 50,000 for a maximum of eighteen years—and one girl child.
Bhihar-Kanya Utthan Yojana: This program provides financial support to women in the state who wish to pursue higher education, up to Rs 50,000 until they graduate.
The Tamil Nadu government offers financial assistance to women who wish to buy two-wheelers through the Amma Two-Wheeler Scheme. According to the scheme, working women who wish to buy a two-wheeler can receive a 50% subsidy up to Rs 25,000.
