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ICGE-II from Feb 11 at Kozhikode to take stock of Kerala govt ’s policies for women entrepreneurship

Kozhikode, Feb 5 (UNI) The Kerala Government’s policies and initiatives to ramp up women entrepreneurship across gender spectrum in the state, and the need to find out innovative measures that would give it a vigorous push in the post-COVID environment, will be a major talking point at the three-day second edition of International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE) begining here from February 11.
The ICGE-II, organised by the state government’s Gender Park, in association with UN Women, will also take note of the support extended by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) to women startups with a soft loan scheme limited to Rs 15 lakh as working capital for implementing projects of the government departments and PSUs in the state.
The high-profile conclave, which has ‘Gender in Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Social Business: The Mediating Role of Empowerment’ as its focal theme, will help evaluate the viability of entrepreneurial ventures, especially in rural areas.
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AP : Kakinada district Collector distributes house site pattas to 5,380 beneficiaries

07 Jun 2023 | 5:53 PM

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), June 7 (UNI) Kakinada District Collector Dr Kritika Shukla along with elected peoples representatives on Wednesday distributed house site pattas to 5,380 beneficiaries in the Jagananna housing layout at a function held at Chollangi village, 15 kms from here, on Wednesday.

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Health care failure pushing 6 5 crore people each year into poverty: Dr Jayaprakash Narayan

Health care failure pushing 6 5 crore people each year into poverty: Dr Jayaprakash Narayan

07 Jun 2023 | 5:51 PM

Hyderabad, June 7 (UNI) Dr Jayaprakash Narayan, retired bureaucrat, author of the National Health Mission, and founder of the Loksatta Party, highlighted the alarming impact of health care failures, which are forcing nearly 6.5 crore people into poverty each year.

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Harish Rao emphasizes Govt's commitment to farmer welfare

Harish Rao emphasizes Govt's commitment to farmer welfare

07 Jun 2023 | 5:32 PM

Sangareddy (Telangana), June 7 (UNI) Telangana Finance Minister, Harish Rao, reiterated the government's unwavering dedication to uplifting the poor and farmers, with agriculture remaining
a top priority under the guidance of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao.

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TN govt reclaims Rs 1,000 crore prime land in city, Stalin says victory for 33 yrs long legal battle

07 Jun 2023 | 5:02 PM

Chennai, June 7 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu has regained possession
of Rs 1,000 crore prime land in the Chennai city from the Agri
Horticultural Society on the basis of court orders.

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PETA India complaint halts Buffalo Sacrifice in Telangana

07 Jun 2023 | 4:09 PM

Jogulamba Gadwal (Telangana), June 7 (UNI) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India successfully intervened to prevent the sacrifice of seven buffaloes during the Devara festival in Thatikunta village of Jogulamba Gadwal district in Telangana.

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