Tag: women empowerment

At the Government Ayush Polyclinic, a health awareness program was held under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan, Poshan Maah, and Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda Abhiyan. Women received free health check-ups, guidance on Ayurveda-based remedies, and yoga demonstrations, highlighting the importance of women’s health for strong families and empowered communities.

Under the Chhattisgarh Silver Jubilee, Rajnandgaon will host the “Healthy Women, Empowered Families” campaign from September 17 to October 2, focusing on women’s health through free screenings, awareness drives, and counseling. The campaign seeks to build healthier families and a stronger society by empowering women.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has launched the Azim Premji Scholarship Scheme, a landmark initiative to support girl students from government schools in pursuing undergraduate and diploma courses across India. The scheme offers free online applications and QR code access, ensuring easy participation for students in both urban and rural areas. Aimed at empowering meritorious girls from marginalized backgrounds, the initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to inclusive education and gender equality, with thousands expected to benefit in the 2025–26 academic session.

The Chhattisgarh government will launch Didi Ke Goth on August 31, a radio programme under the Bihan mission to inspire rural women through success stories of self-help groups. Broadcast across all AIR centers, the initiative seeks to strengthen women’s self-reliance and connect them with government schemes.

Chhattisgarh has approved the construction of 166 Mahatari Sadan with a budget of ₹49.80 crore to empower rural women. Seven centres will be built in Rajnandgaon district, each serving as a hub for community participation, livelihood generation, and women’s self-reliance.

Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh paid tribute to Mamta-Mayee Minimata, recalling her lifelong struggle against social evils and her pioneering role as the first woman MP from Madhya Pradesh in 1952. Speaking at the Mamta-Mayee Minimata Nirvan Diwas, held at Guru Ghasidas Cultural Hall, Dr. Singh administered the oath to newly elected office-bearers of the District Satnami Seva Samiti and announced ₹10 lakh for development works. He lauded Minimata’s work for women’s freedom, education, and progress, her efforts to eradicate untouchability, and her promotion of Guru Ghasidas’s message of equality. The event also honored meritorious students and saw the participation of MLAs, former legislators, and a large gathering from the Satnami community.

The Police Lines premises turned into a hub of greenery, music, and tradition as the Sawan Sundari Mahotsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The festival, marked by cultural performances, poetry recitations, and thematic competitions, highlighted the importance of nature conservation and the preservation of cultural heritage.

District Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure conducted a surprise visit to Shri Sai Weaver Cooperative Society in Rewadih village, reviewing the ongoing weaving activities. Interacting with weavers, he praised their dedication and noted the significant employment the initiative has generated for local artisans, especially women.

The Sanatan Dharma Mahila Mandal organized a magnificent Sawan Teej festival at Balramdas Town Hall in Rajnandgaon, mirroring the spiritual aura of Vrindavan. With traditional dances, decorated swings, devotional fervor, and active participation of hundreds of women, the event blended faith, festivity, and cultural pride. Chief guest Dr. Varnika Sharma praised the event as a true reflection of living traditions and empowered womanhood.

In the vibrant spirit of Saawan, the women of Ward 36 in Lakholi came together for the grand ‘Saawan Sundari’ celebration, jointly organized by the South BJP Mandal Mahila Group and Nari Kalyan Self-Help Group. Adorned in traditional attire and solah shringar, participants showcased their cultural finesse through various competitions. Former MP Abhishek Singh, who graced the event as chief guest, lauded the women’s enthusiasm and called them symbols of empowerment and heritage.

Under the chairmanship of Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure, the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Governing Council approved development projects worth ₹60 crore, with a special focus on education, nutrition, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and infrastructure in directly and indirectly mining-affected areas.

A comprehensive training-cum-workshop was organized at the Collectorate meeting hall under the Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihan) to strengthen the understanding of bankers on Self-Help Groups (SHGs), credit linkage, enterprise finance, online loan applications, and RBI guidelines. Presiding over the session, CEO Zila Panchayat, Ms. Suruchi Singh, emphasized the need for proactive coordination by banks in implementing government schemes under NRLM to ensure maximum benefit for SHG members. National Resource Person Mr. Sudhakar Satpati delivered detailed training on key NRLM concepts and digital financial processes. Banks and field-level functionaries who exhibited commendable performance in FY 2024–25 were felicitated with certificates and mementos.