Centre launches programme to empower women Panchayat leaders, curb ‘Sarpanch Pati’ phenomenon | India News – The Times of India

Centre launches programme to empower women Panchayat leaders, curb ‘Sarpanch Pati’ phenomenon | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of International Women’s Day, observed each year on March 8, the Centre moved to curb the “Sarpanch Pati” phenomenon with the launch of a first-of-its-kind capacity building programme for women elected representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions that will focus on sharpening their leadership acumen and enhance decision-making capabilities.Under the ‘Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan’,…

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Homemakers to changemakers: Women entrepreneurs help empower rural Bihar against climate challenges – The Times of India

Homemakers to changemakers: Women entrepreneurs help empower rural Bihar against climate challenges – The Times of India

MUZAFFARPUR: In the heart of rural Bihar, where groundwater depletion, extreme heat and erratic weather have caused havoc for farmers, a quiet transformation is underway. A group of women, once confined to their homes despite their education, have emerged as agri-entrepreneurs, transforming not only their own lives but also helping their communities adapt to the…

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PM Modi hails rise in rural consumption, says vision is to empower villages – Times of India

PM Modi hails rise in rural consumption, says vision is to empower villages – Times of India

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Saturday celebrated the rise in rural consumption, citing the recent household consumption expenditure survey, and a dip in poverty as underlined in an SBI study released a day before.The consumption expenditure survey that showed rural households are diversifying their spend and devoting a larger part of expenditure on non-food…

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AICTE announces 2025 as the ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’ to empower colleges and students – Times of India

AICTE announces 2025 as the ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence’ to empower colleges and students – Times of India

AICTE Launches Major AI Initiative for Indian Colleges in 2025 NEW DELHI: In a significant move to position India as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has declared 2025 as the “Year of Artificial Intelligence.” This initiative, aimed at empowering over 14,000 AICTE-approved colleges and benefiting…

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