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Haryana’s ‘Mahri Laado’ radio programme aims to inspire change and empower girls

The Women and Child Development Department of Haryana has launched a flagship initiative, the "Mahri Laado, radio programme," under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. The programme is designed to inspire societal change by addressing gender inequality, empowering girls, and promoting the value of daughters through a community-driven approach.

Kerala survives only with assistance from Centre: Union Minister Kurian

Two days after sparking a controversy over his statement, asking Kerala to ‘declare itself backward’ if it wanted Central funds, Union Minister of State for Fisheries and Minority Affairs George Kurian said on Tuesday that Kerala survives only with the assistance of the Centre and that there is not a single project the state can claim as its own.