In India, particularly in rural areas, women face multiple barriers that prevent them from fully harnessing the power of the internet. From socio-cultural and economic limitations to deeply entrenched gender biases, the digital divide is not merely about access but about the deep-rooted power relations and inequalities that persist in society.
For the realization of this ambitious goal, the Rural Development Ministry has envisioned livelihood support for 25 million rural SHG women in the next 2 years.
Having knocked on many doors to realize her dreams, she chanced upon the Women Technology Park (WTP) programme under Science & Technology for Women Scheme of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
A state government official said self help groups were being constituted under NRLM to provide financial assistance to women of the state so that they can become self-reliant by adopting the path of self-employment.
India has shared with other countries its insights on empowering rural women and girls at an event on the sidelines…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the introduction of new scheme ‘Mahila Shakti Kendra’…
