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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
In his fifth year, chief minister Dhami to gift a comprehensive women's policy
File photo of Pushkar Singh Dhami (Pic credit: ANI) Under Pushkar Government's Four-Year Tenure, Women Empowered at Every Level — From Government Jobs to Cooperative Societies, Women Got Reservation Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami , in the fifth year of his tenure, is set to gift the women of Uttarakhand a comprehensive women's policy. Uttarakhand's first women-centric policy is likely to be tabled in the cabinet soon. Through this, the government will lay out a structured roadmap for the economic and social empowerment of women. Over the past four years, Chief Minister Dhami has already taken major steps—granting 30% reservation for women in government jobs and, for the first time, implementing women's reservation in cooperative societies—aiming to strengthen women's leadership at all levels. To economically empower women, innovative schemes like Mahila Saarthi Yojana, Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana, and Lakhpati Didi have also been successfully implemented on the ground. Reservation in government jobs The Pushkar Singh Dhami government has reinstated 30% horizontal reservation for women of Uttarakhand in government jobs. This benefit is extended to all women who have domicile status in Uttarakhand. Since this policy came into effect, the number of women employees in government offices has increased. After receiving the Governor's approval, the women's reservation officially came into force from 10th January 2023. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Order New Blinds Online & Get $199 Home Installation Learn More Undo Reservation in cooperative societies The Dhami government has also implemented 33% reservation for women in cooperative societies. While local bodies and panchayats in Uttarakhand already had women's reservation, this move ensures women's leadership now emerges even in cooperatives. The implementation of this policy at the grassroots level is being seen as a potential game-changer. Opportunities for self-employment On March 8, 2025 (International Women's Day), the government launched the Mahila Saarthi Yojana as a pilot project in Dehradun. Under this scheme, women are now earning livelihoods by driving auto-rickshaws and two-wheelers to ferry passengers. Additionally, schemes like Lakhpati Didi, Mukhyamantri Sashakt Bahna Utsav Yojana, Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana, and Drone Didi are creating multiple self-employment opportunities for women across the state. 'Women are the backbone of Uttarakhand's society. Our government believes that without empowering women, the progress of society is impossible. That's why we've launched several women-centric schemes that will prove to be game-changers in the future. Continuing this commitment, we are soon bringing a comprehensive Women's Policy," said Pushkar Singh Dhami, chief minister.
Hans India
6 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Ekal Abhiyan Strengthens Vision for Holistic Rural Development at Aija Training Camp
Gadwal: A 'Monthly Ekal Abhiyan Training Camp' was organized today at the Brahmangari Temple in Aija. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Ekal Abhiyan volunteers and leaders, with a shared goal of empowering rural India through education, health, and sustainable livelihoods. Bhagat Reddy, the Sanch President, attended the program as the chief guest and addressed the gathering. In his speech, he highlighted that Ekal Abhiyan schools are playing a pivotal role in bringing transformation to rural India by providing literacy, healthcare awareness, and economic well-being, particularly in remote and underserved areas. He emphasized that education remains at the core of the movement, but the mission has now expanded towards holistic village development. This includes digital literacy, women empowerment, basic health services, sustainable agriculture, job creation, and skill development initiatives. These efforts are aligned with the broader goal of building self-reliant and progressive rural communities. Bhagat Reddy informed the attendees that the Ekal movement currently operates with an active and trustworthy international network of over 400,000 volunteers, and is working diligently to achieve the ambitious target of developing 36,000 integrated villages by the year 2030. Adding to the spirit of the program, motivational speaker Medikonda Venkatesh delivered an inspiring talk on the topic 'Moral Values as the Duty of Every Individual.' His message centered on personal ethics and the importance of righteous living for societal progress. The event was also graced by Ekal Abhiyan's Anchal Mahadevam, Sanch Promukh Ranganath, Sanch Sadak Someshwaramma, along with local volunteers, women leaders, and teachers, all of whom actively participated in the discussions and sessions. The training camp concluded on a positive and energetic note, with renewed commitment among participants to continue striving for rural upliftment and nation-building through the Ekal model of development.
