Cabinet approves new scheme for rural women
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the introduction of new scheme 'Mahila Shakti Kendra'.
Nov 22, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Rural women want to work, visit parlours and watch news, says survey
A survey of rural women in Uttar Pradesh, India's largest state, has shown the rising spiral of their aspirations -- 56 per cent want to work, 67 per cent want to study further, at least five per cent visit a beauty parlour regularly, and at least 10 per cent watch the news on television.
Aug 20, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Pradhan Mantri Ujwala Yojana: Cabinet approves Rs 8,000-crore LPG scheme for rural women
The Cabinet on Thursday has approved a Rs 8,000-crore scheme to provide cooking gas (LPG) connections free-of-cost to women members of poor households.
Mar 10, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
