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Tag: Women Empowerment India

Chhattisgarh Takes Historic Step Towards Energy Self-Reliance

The Chhattisgarh government has approved the ambitious ‘Dweepti Yojana’ (2026–2031), a women-led renewable energy initiative aimed at making villages energy self-reliant. Through trained “Solar Didis,” women will manage solar infrastructure, energy cooperatives and innovative payment systems, marking a major step toward sustainable and inclusive rural development.

Women-Led Development in India: From Empowerment to Leadership

India’s women empowerment framework has evolved from welfare programmes to a comprehensive women-led development model, strengthening women’s participation in health, education, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, safety and leadership roles across the country.

NABARD’s Gram Dukaan Initiative Uplifts Rural Women, Strengthens Livelihoods in Rajnandgaon

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development’s Gram Dukaan initiative is playing a transformative role in improving the living standards of self-help group women in Rajnandgaon by providing them a free and accessible marketplace to showcase and sell locally made products.