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Hans India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Collector receives ODOP award for Etikoppaka toys
Anakapalli: Etikoppaka toys, known for their craftsmanship, have gained recognition once again for its uniqueness. Etikoppaka lacquerware toys brought a rare honour to the district as it was selected for the 'One District - One Product (ODOP)' award. The award was received by Anakapalli District Collector Vijaya Krishnan at the recent award presentation ceremony organised under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi. Anakapalli District Collector Vijaya Krishnan received the prestigious award from Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector mentioned that the Etikoppaka toys have been recognised at the national level. She mentioned that the recognition has furthered the reputation of the lacquer toys. State BC Welfare and Handloom Minister S Savita and Commissioner G. Rekha Rani, and Special Chief Secretary for Handlooms and Textiles R.P. Sisodia participated in the programme.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Lucknow, Knp, Kashi most growth-friendly for women'
1 2 3 Lucknow: As per most recent Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) index, Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi have emerged as cities with most conducive environment for women, while Shravasti, Sambhal, Mahoba, Balrampur and Siddharthnagar were identified for urgent intervention. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , on Tuesday, directed special drive across all districts for participation of women in economic activities, 'One District-One Product' programme and various loan schemes and asked officials to give preference to women in recruitment as home guard, teachers and in public transport system as drivers and conductors. WEE index tracks women's participation in employment, safety and self-reliance, key tool for evidence-based policymaking. It is an initiative by planning department and Udayati Foundation to assess reach of govt schemes among women and drive gender-inclusive, evidence-based policymaking. Principal secretary planning, Alok Kumar, explained the index evaluated all 75 districts across five core parameters of entrepreneurship, employment, education and skill development, livelihood, safety and transportation infrastructure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo It provides govt data of districts which are effectively extending benefits to women and where targeted interventions was required. Yogi said WEE Index should be integrated with the CM's control room and all departments must treat the index as a foundational tool for policymaking and tracking outcomes. "Departments should formulate actionable plans based on the index, prioritising women's empowerment in their respective areas. District-level strategies must be developed to localise impact of state schemes," he added. The CM directed officials to launch campaigns targeted at women under the ODOP Margin Money Scheme in Banda, Jalaun, Jaunpur, Mahoba, Shravasti, and Sitapur. While asking for women's participation to be increased in workforce and governance, he said special efforts would be needed to increase women's enrolment in technical institutes, vocational programs and skill training centres. "Every district should set up a 'Re-enrolment Unit' to bring back women who dropped out of skill courses. There is need to ensure availability of paramedical institutes to support women's advancement in healthcare and service sectors," he said, while discussing strategies to enhance women's participation. "Only when women become central force behind development schemes will overall progress of society and state be ensured," he said.
