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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.

U’khand hands out its 40 geothermal sites to Iceland

The Uttarakhand government on Friday handed out its 40 identified geothermal hot spring sites in the Himalayas to Iceland to explore, develop and harness the energy for the state. A pact was inked with Iceland-based firm Verkis Consulting Engineers to trap geothermal power and generate electricity.