World’s First Ladies Special Train Service Completes 34 Years, Continues to Provide Safer Travel For Women

World’s First Ladies Special Train Service Completes 34 Years, Continues to Provide Safer Travel For Women

06-05-2026 

Indian Railways celebrates a key milestone in women-centric suburban travel today, as the world’s first Ladies Special train service completes 34 years of operation. Introduced on 5 May 1992, the service was a response to the growing need for…

Female labour force participation rises from 23.3 per cent in 2017–18 to 40 per cent in 2025: Survey

Female labour force participation rises from 23.3 per cent in 2017–18 to 40 per cent in 2025: Survey

05-05-2026 

Not long ago, much of women’s work in India remained unseen. It was largely within households, family enterprises, and informal roles that rarely found mention in official records. Their contribution was constant, but recognition was limited.

Mobile-Based Disaster Communication Systems Becomes A Reality in India

Mobile-Based Disaster Communication Systems Becomes A Reality in India

02-05-2026 

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, in the august presence of Union Minister of Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia launched mobile-based disaster communication systems on 2nd May 2026. 

The system has been developed by the Department…

International Labour Day 2026: Women Powering Changing Workforce in India

International Labour Day 2026: Women Powering Changing Workforce in India

01-05-2026 

Not long ago, much of women’s work in India remained unseen. It was largely within households, family enterprises, and informal roles that rarely found mention in official records. Their contribution was constant, but recognition was limited.

Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 To Remain open till July 31

Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 To Remain open till July 31

28-04-2026 

Nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2027 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2027 have started on 15th March, 2026. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 31st July,…

Centre Launches ‘Soul Threads’ – A Heritage Designer Collection

Centre Launches ‘Soul Threads’ – A Heritage Designer Collection

25-04-2026 

The Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC), under the Ministry of Textiles,  marks a significant milestone in its revival journey with the launch of its inaugural heritage designer collection titled “Soul Threads”.

5 Kg FTL cylinder sale continues steadily, claims Centre

5 Kg FTL cylinder sale continues steadily, claims Centre

25-04-2026 

As the situation in West Asia continues to evolve, the Government of India is maintaining a steady flow of updates to keep citizens informed. In this context, a media briefing was held today at the National Media Centre, where officers from the Ministries…

Centre drives skill led transformation across India’s border villages

Centre drives skill led transformation across India’s border villages

23-04-2026 

Advancing the Government of India’s vision of transforming border villages into engines of growth and opportunity, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on April 22,2026 convened a Capacity Building and Review Workshop…

Exclusive:India’s Seafood Exports Records All-Time High Amount of Rs. 72,000 Crore

Exclusive:India’s Seafood Exports Records All-Time High Amount of Rs. 72,000 Crore

23-04-2026 

India’s seafood exports rose to a record ₹72,325.82 crore (US$ 8.28 billion) in FY 2025–26, with volumes reaching 19.32 lakh metric tonnes, according to provisional data released by MPEDA.

Frozen shrimp remained the primary growth…

From the Track to Parliament: Why Women Must Lead India’s Future

From the Track to Parliament: Why Women Must Lead India’s Future

22-04-2026 

I have spent my life running—first on mud tracks in Kerala, then on the world stage, and now in the corridors of public life. At every step, I have encountered barriers, some visible and many unspoken, that told women they did not belong. I…