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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mission Shakti signs MoU to modernise state's weaving heritage
1 2 Bhubaneswar: The department of Mission Shakti on Tuesday signed an MoU with the Weavers' Service Centre under the Union govt to revive and modernise Odisha's weaving heritage. The collaboration aimed to transform women-led self help groups (SHGs) into sustainable weaving enterprises by providing them with modern training, design support, and national and global market access. Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, who attended the MoU signing event at the Mission Shakti Bhawan auditorium, said the initiative would enable women weavers to turn their creative skills into viable businesses. "Our mothers are making Odisha proud across the nation. Through this partnership, we want to offer them dignified, income-generating opportunities as we move towards the goal of creating Lakhpati Didis," she said. The MoU is expected to strengthen the entire textile value chain in Odisha by focusing on design mentoring, skill development, and branding. The initiative will particularly benefit SHGs engaged in weaving, tailoring, embroidery, and home-based textile production. Commissioner-cum-secretary of Mission Shakti, Shalini Pandit, said the programme will create an enabling ecosystem for women to innovate and market their products more effectively. "Thousands of women already took up textile-based livelihoods like weaving, tailoring, embroidery, and home-based production. This partnership will give them the design, training, and market-ready innovations for SHG members," she said. The collaboration will include the development of contemporary multi-colour paper designs, trend-based product prototyping, and digital cataloguing of SHG products. The Weavers' Service Centre will provide expert guidance on aesthetics, finishing, and enterprise readiness. SHG products will also receive professional photography and digital cataloguing support to enhance both online and offline visibility. Deputy director of the weavers' service centre Bikash Kumar said Odisha's handloom sector has immense potential and national visibility. "This partnership will provide fresh dimensions to Odisha's creativity while contributing to the growth of India's handloom economy," he added. With over 16 lakh women already recognised as Lakhpati Didis, Odisha continues to lead in women-led development through flagship initiatives such as Subhadra Shakti Melas, Subhadra Shakti Cafés, and the One District One Product cluster model, official sources said.
NDTV
16 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
8 Years And Counting: Yogi Adityanath Is UP's Longest-Serving Chief Minister
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has etched his name in history by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state. Surpassing the previous record of 8 years and 127 days held by Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, the first Chief Minister of the state in independent India, Yogi Adityanath has completed an uninterrupted and impactful tenure of 8 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Chief Minister Yogi's tenure stands as a symbol of political stability and dynamic governance, marked by sweeping reforms, transparency, and unwavering determination. Under his leadership, a crime-ridden and chaotic Uttar Pradesh has been transformed into a 'New Uttar Pradesh'--where the rule of law prevails and good governance is the new norm, the release said. Over the past eight years, the Yogi government has propelled the state to new heights in infrastructure, investment, and employment. From the establishment of AIIMS in Gorakhpur to landmark projects such as the Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, and Film City, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a surge in development. Welfare schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, free ration distribution, Ujjwala Yojana, Kanya Sumangala, and Mission Shakti have brought tangible improvements to the lives of millions. At this historic juncture, Yogi Adityanath is not only the longest-serving Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, but also a leader who has laid a firm foundation for making the state a leader in nation-building. Tenure of other Chief Ministers: Govind Vallabh Pant- 8 years 127 days, Mayawati- 7 years 127 days, Mulayam Singh Yadav- 6 years 274 days, Sampurnanand- 5 years 345 days, Akhilesh Yadav- 5 years 4 days, Narayan Dutt Tiwari- 3 years 314 days.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Women's participation in formal workforce up 18.4% in 4 years: Minister
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETHRWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETHRWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. New Delhi: The participation of women in the country's formal workforce is constantly increasing and as per the latest data, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for female of age 15 years and above has increased from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24 - a robust growth of 18.4 per cent -- the Parliament was informed on Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Payroll Data indicates the level of employment in the formal sector. During 2024-25 alone, 26.9 lakh net female subscribers were added to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), underlining a shift towards formal employment, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said in a written reply to a question in the Lok government is implementing various schemes to boost the female LFPR, like Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Stand-UP India Scheme, Startup India, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Women in Science and Engineering- KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN), SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research), Mission Shakti, Namo Drone Didi and Lakhpati Didi, among addition, the Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing to the minister, a number of protective provisions have been incorporated in the labour laws for equal opportunity and congenial work environment for women workers. The Code on Social Security, 2020 has the provisions for enhancement in paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, provision for mandatory creche facility in the establishments having 50 or more employees, permitting women workers in the night shifts with adequate safety measures, Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing 'Palna' component under Mission Shakti for all States/UTs, under which providing day care facilities and protection of children is the main focus area. Under Palna, Ministry has extended free services of childcare through Anganwadi cum Creches (AWCC).--IANSna/
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Women's participation in formal workforce up 18.4 pc in 4 years: Minister
New Delhi: The participation of women in the country's formal workforce is constantly increasing and as per the latest data, the estimated Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) on usual status for female of age 15 years and above has increased from 23.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 41.7 per cent in 2023-24 — a robust growth of 18.4 per cent -- the Parliament was informed on Monday. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Payroll Data indicates the level of employment in the formal sector. During 2024–25 alone, 26.9 lakh net female subscribers were added to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), underlining a shift towards formal employment, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. The government is implementing various schemes to boost the female LFPR, like Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), Stand-UP India Scheme, Startup India, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Women in Science and Engineering- KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN), SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research), Mission Shakti, Namo Drone Didi and Lakhpati Didi, among others. In addition, the Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector. According to the minister, a number of protective provisions have been incorporated in the labour laws for equal opportunity and congenial work environment for women workers. The Code on Social Security, 2020 has the provisions for enhancement in paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks, provision for mandatory crèche facility in the establishments having 50 or more employees, permitting women workers in the night shifts with adequate safety measures, etc. The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing 'Palna' component under Mission Shakti for all States/UTs, under which providing day care facilities and protection of children is the main focus area. Under Palna, Ministry has extended free services of childcare through Anganwadi cum Creches (AWCC).
News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
Buying Property In UP? 1% Stamp Duty Relief Rolled Out For Woman Property Buyers; Details Here
Last Updated: The UP government's decision aligns with the Union Budget 2024, where the Centre also proposed reducing stamp duty on property deeds executed in favour of women. The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a major relief for women property buyers. In a significant move aimed at empowering women, the UP Cabinet has approved a 1% discount in stamp duty on properties valued up to Rs 1 crore, if purchased in the name of a woman. The decision was taken earlier this week during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow. Until now, the stamp duty exemption was restricted to properties worth up to Rs 10 lakh, where a maximum discount of Rs 10,000 could be availed. With the latest decision, this exemption now applies to properties worth up to Rs 1 crore, significantly expanding its scope and impact. Sharing details of the move, UP Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar said, 'The government believes this decision will help middle-class women become property owners, which will not only increase their confidence but they will also become financially more capable and respected in the society." He added that this step will further strengthen the Mission Shakti programme, which is focused on making women self-reliant and empowered. The UP government's decision aligns with the Union Budget 2024, where the Centre also proposed reducing stamp duty on property deeds executed in favour of women. Officials said the state's move is expected to lead to a sharp rise in property registrations in the names of women. Vikas Tomar, executive president and business head at Square Yards, welcomed the decision and said it would particularly benefit the mid-segment market: 'The Uttar Pradesh government's decision to reduce stamp duty by 1% for women on property purchases up to Rs 1 crore is a positive step and will likely boost sentiment among women aspiring to own a home… With this added incentive, we're likely to see greater interest in the mid-range category across cities like Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, with more buyers moving forward with purchases under women's ownership." Vikas Bhasin, MD of Saya Group, called the move beneficial but urged the government to go further: 'Stamp duty and other levies form a significant part of home-buying costs, and any reduction helps buyers save a substantial amount of money. However, we have consistently advocated for a broader reduction—especially since it is charged in addition to GST on under-construction properties. The government should consider reducing these charges for all homebuyers to make ownership more affordable." Sahil Agarwal, CEO of Nimbus Realty, echoed a similar sentiment on the decision and said, 'It's a progressive step. At a time when interest from women buyers is steadily increasing, this rebate could tip the scale. From an industry perspective, it aligns well with the current demand wave we're witnessing in suburban NCR, which is witnessing a rise in co-owned properties and purchases by women-led households. Further, it will not only bring down the upfront costs of home buying for women, but also encourage families to include women in asset ownership." view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 13:08 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
