SUVIDHA: Government launches 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin under Janaushadhi Pariyojana

The Union Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has launched ‘Suvidha’, a 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin, under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). It was launched by Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs Ananthkumar on the occasion of International Woman’s day. Key Facts The affordable Suvidha sanitary napkins will be available for Rs. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018

Topics: Government Schemes • Menstrual Hygiene • Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers • Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin • Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana • Suvidha Napkins • Women Empowerment • Women Related Issues

Government launches Udyam Sakhi Portal for Women Entrepreneurs

The Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises launched Udyam Sakhi Portal (www.udyamsakhi.org) for women entrepreneurs on the occasion of International Women’s Day. It was unveiled by Minister of State (Independent Charge) of MSME, Giriraj Singh, in a program held at Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Udyam Sakhi Portal The portal is network to nurture entrepreneurship ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018

Topics: Government Initiatives • Ministry of Micro Small and Medium • National • Udyam Sakhi Portal • Women Empowerment • women entrepreneurs

Swachh Shakti 2018 celebrated in Lucknow under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in association with Uttar Pradesh Government had organized Swachh Shakti 2018, a Women’s Convention on occasion of International Women’s Day in Lucknow. This year, Uttar Pradesh had hosted Swachh Shakti 2018, being largest state in country (in terms of population) with massive rural populace. Key Facts In Swachh ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018

Topics: Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation • sanitation • Swachh Bharat Mission • Swachh Shakti 2018 • Uttar Pradesh • Women Empowerment

Nari Shakti Puraskar 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Nari Shakti Puraskars 2017 to 30 eminent individuals and 9 distinguished institutions at special ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan on occasion of International Women’s Day. They were felicitated in recognition of their efforts in rendering distinguished services for cause of women, especially vulnerable and marginalized women. Reciepents are Nari Shakti ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Awards • Nari Shakti Puraskars 2017 • President Ram Nath Kovind • Women Empowerment

Indian Navy sailboat INSV Tarini arrives in Cape Town, South Africa

Indian Navy’s sailboat INSV Tarini, led by all-women crew, reached Cape Town, South Africa as part of Navika Sagar Parikrama expedition. This stop is last phase of its maiden voyage to circumnavigate globe before it depart Cape Town and return to Goa in April 2018, on completion of the voyage. So far the vessel has ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Defence • Indian Navy • INSV Tarini • Navika Sagar Parikrama • South Africa • Women Empowerment