Women
Subhadra Scheme: 5th installment disbursed to 1.03 crore women by Odisha CM— did you receive it? Here's how to check
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the release of over ₹5,160 crore under the Subhadra Yojana. To check your instalment, visit the official portal or your bank account. Use your mobile number, Aadhaar, or application ID to verify the application status.
2 min read28 Aug 2026The rise in women at work in India is not a statistical illusion but a cause for optimism over income growth
India’s rising female labour force participation has left some observers who took a closer look unimpressed. What the data reveals, however, is an opportunity for India to accelerate a valuable source of income growth.
4 min read19 Aug 2026Mint Quick Edit | How America may be able to test a controversial theory about falling crime rates
Is tough policing behind a slide in US rates of violent crime? Did Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner of ‘Freakonomics’ fame correctly spot a long-term role played by legalized abortion? The latter argument could be tested anew over the next two decades.
1 min read17 Aug 2026Ladli Behna Yojana August installment not received yet? Here's when MP govt could deposit ₹1500 in your bank account
Ladli Behna Yojana: Beneficiaries of the Ladli Behna Yojana are set to receive their 39th direct benefit transfer installment of Madhya Pradesh's flagship financial assistance scheme for women this month.
2 min read16 Aug 2026Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Here's how to check status of your application online — Stepwise guide
Registration for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana will continue till the target of 17 lakh women is met, CM Rekha Gupta said. Here's how eligible women can track the status of their application after applying for the financial assistance scheme…
3 min read15 Aug 2026CM Dhami says women’s empowerment key to Uttarakhand’s development
Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami declared women's empowerment crucial for state development during a women's dialogue event.
2 min read11 Aug 2026Lakshmi Yojana in Delhi: What are the two options for receiving monthly ₹2500 assistance? Eligibility, norms and more
The Delhi government approved the Lakshmi Yojana, allowing eligible women aged 21-60 to receive ₹2,500 monthly. An online application portal will launch on August 1, with the first payment expected around Raksha Bandhan.
2 min read31 Jul 2026Early trends show women make two-third of revamped rural job scheme workforce
India's revamped rural jobs scheme is seeing stronger participation from women, with nearly two-thirds of the work generated so far going to them. Early trends show wider livelihood opportunities beyond manual labour and inclusive measures are giving a fillip to women in the workforce.
5 min read27 Jul 2026Punjab credits ₹1,149 crore to women under Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, beneficiaries praise DBT model
Punjab's groundbreaking Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana has seen ₹1,149 crore deposited directly into women's bank accounts, benefiting nearly 33 lakh women.
3 min read25 Jul 2026Uttarakhand launches second phase of single women self-employment scheme, disburses ₹2.76 crore via DBT
In a significant step towards women's empowerment, Uttarakhand launched the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Ekal Mahila Swarozgar Yojana, disbursing ₹2.76 crore to support self-employment among single, destitute, and marginalized women.
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