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Time of India
2 days 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.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Smart villages key to developed India: Dy CM Maurya
Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday said that empowering villages and promoting self-reliance in rural areas were essential to building a developed India. He called for transforming villages into 'smart villages' on the lines of smart cities. Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya (Sourced) Maurya was addressing a review meeting of chief development officers (CDOs) at Yojna Bhawan, where he noted that Uttar Pradesh was leading in several rural development schemes and had the highest women's participation under MGNREGA. He asked officials to activate dormant self-help groups (SHGs), ensure greater transparency in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), and improve on-ground visibility of development works. During the meeting, the deputy CM launched the State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) dashboard and unveiled the fifth edition of the department's quarterly magazine. He also felicitated 11 block development officers (BDOs) for notable work in building sports grounds under MGNREGA and three CDOs for their performance under the livelihood mission. Maurya urged officials to improve SHG product quality for global markets, connect rural youth to the PM Food Processing Scheme, and ensure timely issue resolution through Gram Chaupal. He also called for better maintenance of MGNREGA assets and the creation of a portal for PMAY-G beneficiaries.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Indira Mahila Shakti Mission 2025: A New Dawn for Women's Empowerment in Dharur
Gadwal: In a grand and inspiring event held today at the Dharur Mandal headquarters in Gadwal constituency, the 'Indira Mahila Shakti Mission – 2025 Celebrations' took place with great enthusiasm and participation. The event was graced by Gadwal MLA Shri Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy and District Collector B.M. Santosh as chief guests. The program began with a warm welcome by the Mandal Mahila Samakhya President and local women leaders, who felicitated the guests with shawls and floral bouquets. As part of the celebrations, a colorful Bathukamma ceremony was held. The women enthusiastically welcomed the MLA and the Collector, participating in Bathukamma dances and songs together with them. Key Welfare Initiatives Announced and Delivered: Distribution of Ration Cards: MLA and Collector personally handed out ration cards to eligible poor families. Interest-Free Loans: Checks were distributed to women's self-help groups for interest-free loans. Insurance Support: Families of four deceased women SHG members received insurance checks from the government. Empowerment through Welfare Schemes: Speaking at the event, MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy extended Shravana Friday and Sravana Month greetings to all women. He shared how migration from the region has reduced thanks to ongoing developmental efforts since he took office. He emphasized developments in irrigation, agriculture, education, and health sectors, and urged parents to educate their children for a brighter future. He praised the Telangana state government under CM Revanth Reddy's leadership, highlighting fulfillment of promises such as: Rythu Bandhu (Farmer's Investment Scheme) Loan waivers for farmers Free bus travel for women Cooking gas cylinders for ₹500 200 units of free electricity Indiramma housing schemes Distribution of subsidized rice The MLA stressed the government's focus on women's economic empowerment, encouraging: Formation of women's self-help groups in every village Use of SHG loans to set up cottage industries Mandatory SHG membership to avail benefits like: ₹10 lakh insurance in case of accidental death ₹5 lakh health emergency assistance The MLA reaffirmed that the aim is to turn one crore women into crorepatis, in line with CM Revanth Reddy's vision. Collector's Address: District Collector B.M. Santosh also emphasized the government's commitment to women's welfare. He explained the progress made through the Indira Mahila Shakti initiative, including: Interest-free loans Purchase of three RTC buses run by women SHGs Setup of solar power projects Future setup of petrol stations for SHG members He encouraged women to make proper use of the loans, repay them on time, and aim for economic independence. The Collector also announced that 700 beneficiaries in the mandal have received Indiramma housing approvals and urged quick initiation of construction. Additional Highlights: Over 600 ration cards have been approved in Dharur mandal. Citizens were encouraged to register for ration cards and utilize government welfare schemes. The MLA reiterated his commitment to development and welfare in his second term with full cooperation from the government. Dignitaries Present: The event was attended by several key figures including: Agricultural Market Committee Chairman Kurava Hanumanthu Former ZP Chairman Bandari Senior District Leaders Gaddam Krishna Reddy, Ramesh Naidu Former Vice MPP Sudarshan Reddy Local leaders and activists: Srinivas Reddy, DY Ramanna, Urukundu Vijay Reddy, Veeranna Goud, Sriramulu, Bheem Reddy, Rangaswamy, Karreppa, Darshili Hanumanth Reddy, Anji Sagar, Chenna Reddy, Eshwar, Basheer, Govindu, Youth Leaders: Purushottam Reddy, Krishna Reddy, Naresh Goud Officials, SHG women leaders, and many villagers and beneficiaries.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PAU conclave bats for expanding agri-business
Ludhiana: Having received Rs 40,000 under the PM Formulization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, Patiala's Gurpreet Kaur earns anything between Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per month from the pickle SHG she founded with it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She has also employed four to five women. She said this scheme is a great opportunity, especially for women, to become empowered. She was speaking at a conclave at PAU Thursday. It was organised by the varsity's directorate of extension education, along with the Punjab Agro Industrial Corporation, state department of food processing, and PAU's department of processing and food engineering. It brought together entrepreneurs, farmers and scientists. Delivering his address, Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian invited suggestions for expanding the agri-business of dairy farming which could stabilise this subsidiary occupation and livelihood of the farmers as well. Further, Khuddian spoke about the state govt's plan of opening large mandis, enabling entrepreneurs and farmers to set up their shops, supply quality products to consumers and become owners of their shops. Satbir Singh Gosal, vice-chancellor, PAU, called for focusing on self-marketing and e-marketing for the long-term success of agro-processing and value addition. Dr JPS Gill, vice-chancellor, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Gadvasu), shared that Punjab was producing 14.3 million tonnes of milk. The production was substantial, but called for diversification as only 18% milk was being processed by public or private sectors and 82% of milk being processed by unorganised sectors. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And of the 18% being processed by private or public organizations, 90% is being sold in liquid form. So there was a huge scope of value addition because most of the cheese is being brought in from outside, he added. Since the taste buds were undergoing a drastic change, imparting training in cheese making was vital, he stressed. Besides, he suggested formation of self-help groups for the production of flavoured milk and curd, paneer, processed cheese, khoya, etc.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Monthly ‘green chaupals' in villages to boost plantation at grassroots
Lucknow: The state govt has fixed the third Friday of every month for holding of green chaupals in every gram panchayat of the state. The govt order specifies that in case of a state holiday on the specified day, chaupal should be held on the next working day. Among many objectives of these chaupals is to sensitise people on environment conservation and develop every village as a green village, plant trees, harvest rainwater, carry out organic farming, use solar power, and adopt an environmentally sustainable way of life. It is for the first time that the govt will constitute green chaupals, first at gram panchayat level and then in urban local bodies. With the GO already issued and communicated to districts, their constitution will now start. "We may integrate it with carbon credits in future, and give green fund to villages with plantations on their gram sabha land, by assessing and evaluating carbon credits generated by them. The fund can be used for environment cause," said APCCF (project), UP Forest, Ramkumar. "If people face problems in getting access to environment-related schemes implemented by govt departments, these chaupals will ensure that problems are brought to the notice of officers concerned," he said. Publicity material on schemes related to environment conservation implemented by different govt departments will be distributed in chaupals. A green chaupal, headed by gram Pradhan, will have 12 members. Section or beat officer of the forest department will be the member secretary, while the gram panchayat secretary will be the coordinator. Three gram panchayat members, a woman from an SHG, principal of a primary school, anganwadi helper, rozgar sewak, progressive farmer, representatives of NGOs working in environment sector, representative of biodiversity management committee, and local level officers from govt departments will be the other members. Divisional forest officers will coordinate with other departments for smooth functioning of chaupals. The performance of chaupals will be reviewed every month by CDOs and district plantation committees.
