Tag: women empowerment

मध्य प्रदेश के नेमच जिले के रणपुर गांव में आंगनवाड़ी कुक कंचन बाई मेघवाल ने मधुमक्खियों के हमले के दौरान करीब 20 बच्चों की जान बचाते हुए अपनी शहादत दे दी। बच्चों को चादर-तिरपाल से ढककर सुरक्षित करने वाली कंचन बाई खुद सैकड़ों डंक झेल गईं और इलाज के दौरान उनका निधन हो गया। उनकी बहादुरी पूरे देश के लिए प्रेरणा बन गई है।

What began with a discarded piece of paper in an office dustbin has today become a symbol of determination, entrepreneurship and women empowerment. Anjana Uraon of Tolga village in Baikunthpur block, Koriya district, has scripted an extraordinary success story by establishing a fly ash brick manufacturing unit under the Prime Minister’s self-employment scheme. Battling financial constraints, social scepticism and repeated loan rejections, Anjana’s unwavering resolve—supported by her husband—has turned her modest life into a thriving enterprise, proving that opportunities often emerge from the most unexpected places.

Once plagued by acute drinking water shortages, Gundardeh village in Rajnandgaon district has witnessed a remarkable turnaround under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with 222 households now connected through tap water, significantly improving health, hygiene, and quality of life.

Rupakathi village in Rajnandgaon’s Dongargaon block has witnessed a significant improvement in living standards under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with all 107 households now receiving safe drinking water through functional tap connections, easing daily hardships and driving social and economic change.

Dr. Reshmi from Rajnandgaon has created history by becoming the first PhD holder of Shri Shankaracharya Professional University, marking a milestone in the institution’s academic journey.

Under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, nearly 2.55 lakh women in Rajnandgaon receive about ₹24 crore every month through DBT, with total disbursements touching ₹507 crore across 21 instalments since March 2024.

Women of Mokhla and Bharregawn in Rajnandgaon have set an inspiring example by embracing natural farming and producing high-quality bio-inputs. Their work through Bio-Input Resource Centres has not only reduced farmers’ cultivation costs but also helped SHG members earn up to ₹1 lakh each during the Kharif season.

India has created history as the Blind Women’s Cricket Team clinched the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 with an unbeaten run. Led by captain Sushma Patel, the team dominated every match of the tournament, sealing the title with a brilliant chase in the Bengaluru final. Star performers like Gangotri Naik, Radha Kumari, and Phoolmati Yadav powered India to the top, making this victory not just a sporting achievement but an inspiring story of courage, resilience, and true women empowerment.

Chhuikhadan’s Jai Maa Bamleshwari Women’s Self-Help Group is redefining rural entrepreneurship with innovative betel-based products, recording over ₹22,000 in sales at state festivals. Backed by scientific training and administrative support, the group is now set to expand with an upcoming ‘Paan Café’.

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 3.0 has been re-launched to provide free LPG connections to eligible low-income families, particularly benefiting rural women. Applications will be collected at the Gram Panchayat level and processed for issuance after verification.

The Aanchal Cluster Organization, Khadgaon, held its annual general meeting with over 1,000 women participants, highlighting the achievements of self-help groups and setting new goals for economic and social empowerment in the Manpur region.

Collector Jitendra Yadav directed officials and gas agency operators to ensure that no eligible family is left out of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Rajnandgaon district has been allotted 5,618 new LPG connections under PMUY 3.0.