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On this International Women's Day, let us recognize the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere. Let us support and encourage each other and inspire future generations of women to pursue their passions and make a positive impact on the world.
Happy International Women's Day!
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Happiness is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and also more healthy.
One of the better things ever said is – ‘The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change’, and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change.
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and let go of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along well with.
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INSPIRATIONAL STORIES OF AATMANIRBHAR RURAL WOMEN - Download the Document here
https://rural.nic.in/sites/default/files/NRLM_75_Stories_of_Atmanirbhar_17092021.pdf
Women Helpline Scheme
Women Helpline Scheme is one of the government schemes for women empowerment that intends to give 24x7 emergency responses to women affected by violence in private or public spaces. The universalisation of women helpline numbers has been done in every State and Union Territory through a single toll-free number (181) that provides immediate support to women nationwide. Further, this scheme creates awareness about women empowerment schemes and programs.
Who Are the Beneficiaries of This Scheme?
Any women or girls facing violence or willing to know about various women related schemes or programs
Which Sector Does This Scheme Target?
Women and Child Development Ministry
What Is the Eligibility Criteria to Avail the Benefits of This Scheme?
No data is available
What Is the Application Process to Avail This Scheme?
Women suffering from violence in public and private spaces can contact for instant help or rescue through the following ways,
Step-1: Telephone (mobile phones through calls, mobile apps and fax messages, SMS/text messaging, landlines
Step-2: Internet (emails, social networking sites such as web page, Facebook, Twitter, MyGov.in, etc. web-posts, web-interface)
In this service, a victim’s number is tracked or located. If a call gets disconnected or interrupted while a victim is stating her issue due to being sick or disabled, emergency services will reach there (by tracking address) immediately.
10 Forgotten Women Freedom Fighters of India
In the struggle for India’s Independence from the colonial rule or British Raj, the contribution of women can't be neglected. They faced various tortures, exploitations, etc. to earn freedom for us. Let us have a look at 10 forgotten women freedom fighters of India.
Women freedom fighters
These women s***k and determination in the face of adversity, their courage to look death in the eye, their intense love and love for their motherland; all serve the same purpose - to flare up our minds and strive for a better world but these women leaders have been long gone and forgotten. They gave selfless sacrifices and even laid their lives to see their nation free and prospering.
As India entered its 75th Independence Day, let us have a look at some unknown brave women who inspired and helped in shaping Independent India.
10 Forgotten Women Freedom Fighters of India
1. Matangini Hazra
Matangini Hazra was known as Gandhi Buri. She participated in the Quit India Movement and Non-Cooperation Movement. During one procession, she continued to lead with the Indian flag even after being shot thrice. She kept shouting "Vande Mataram”. The first statue of a woman was put up in Kolkata, in Independent India and that was Hazra’s in 1977. The statue stands at the spot where she was killed in Tamluk. Even Hazra Road in Kolkata is also named after her.
2. Kanaklata Barua
Kanaklata Barua is also known as Birbala. She was an Indian freedom fighter from Assam. She took a leading part in the Quit India Movement in 1942 at Barangabari and stood at the head of the women volunteers’ line with the National Flag in her hand. She aimed to hoist the flag at the British-dominated Gohpur Police Station by shouting the slogans “British imperialists should go back” etc. but was prohibited by the Britishers. Though she tried convincing that her intentions were noble, British police shot her with several other picketers and at the age of 18, she sacrificed her life for the country.
3. Aruna Asaf Ali
She is popularly known as ‘The Grand Old Lady’ of the Independence Movement. She was an Indian Independence activist and a freedom fighter who is best known for hoisting the Indian National Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay during the Quit India Movement. She also took part in the Salt Satyagraha movement as well as other protest marches and was imprisoned. She organised political prisoners and protest against the ill-treatment given in the prisons by launching a hunger strike.
4. Bhikaiji Cama
An eminent personality of the Indian Nationalist Movement, she was born as Bhikaiji Rustom Cama on 24th September, 1861 to a Parsi family in Bombay (now Mumbai). Well, we are talking about none other than Madam Cama, who is a well-known freedom fighter. She came from a good family and her father Sorabji Framji Patel was a powerful member of the Parsi community. She emphasised equality between men and women. She gave away all her assets to help out an orphanage for young girls. As an Indian ambassador, she also travelled to Germany in 1907 to hoist the Indian National flag.
5. Tara Rani Srivastava
Tara Rani was born in a simple family in Saran, Bihar and got married to Phulendu Babu. They joined the Quit India Movement of Gandhi Ji in 1942, regulated protests and planned to raise the Indian flag on the roof of the Siwan Police Station. They managed to gather a crowd and began their march towards the Siwan Police Station, shouting ‘Inquilab’. When they were marching towards them, the police opened fire. Phulendu was hit and fell to the ground. Undeterred, Tara bandaged him with the help of her sari and continued to lead the crowd towards the station shouting ‘Inquilab’ while holding the Indian flag. Her husband died, when Tara came back but she continued to support the freedom struggle.
6. Moolmati
Nobody knows her by her name but she played an important role in the freedom struggle as the mother of Ram Prasad Bismil. Ram Prasad was a revolutionary involved in the famous Mainpuri Conspiracy case of 1918 and the Kakori Conspiracy of 1925. In Gorakhpur Jail on 19 Dec 1927, he was arrested and hanged.
Moolmati was a simple woman, supported and helped her son in his struggle for freedom. Also, she went to Gorakhpur jail to see her son before his hanging. Ram Prasad broke down on seeing his mother who remained unmoved. She was firm in her response and told him that she was proud to have a son like him. After his death in a speech at a public gathering, she raised her other son’s hand and offered him to the Independence movement. Without her unstinting support and belief in the freedom struggle, Ram Prasad Bismil might not have had the resolve to pursue the path he had chosen.
7. Lakshmi Sahgal
Lakshmi Sahgal was a former Indian Army officer called Captain Lakshmi. She picked up a Gun for Indian National Army (INA) founded by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and led it like a tigress in the struggle for Freedom. She was in charge of establishing and leading the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, comprising women soldiers. Also before joining INA, she had served a sentence in a Burma prison for her role in World War II.
8. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
With a social reformer, she was a distinguished theatre actor and played a very important role in India’s fight for Independence. She became the first woman from India to be arrested by the British government for her active role as a patriotic leader. She was a remarkable person, who was endearingly referred to as a social reformer, fearless and committed freedom fighter. She also improved the socio-economic conditions of women in India, revived and promoted handicrafts and theatre. She also participated in Gandhi Ji salt Satyagraha of 1930. For Legislative Assembly she was the first woman candidate. She was instrumental in establishing the All India Women’s Conference.
9. Kittur Rani Chennamma
She was the queen of the princely state Kittur in Karnataka but yet to gain recognition across the country for her efforts during the Independence struggle. Against the British policy of “Doctrine of Lapse”, she bravely led an Army rebellion at the age of 33 in 1824. The resistance ended in her giving up her life for the nation. Her valour proves to be an inspiration to women even today.
10. Sucheta Kriplani
Sucheta Kriplani was a Gandhian, Indian freedom fighter and politician. Joined Indian National Congress and became the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian State (UP) and also founded the All India Mahila Congress in 1940. On 15th August 1947, she sang Vande Mataram in the Constituent Assembly.
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To promote safe accommodation and environment for working women and provide daycare facilities for their children, the Government of India has introduced the ‘Working Women Hostel Scheme’. Through this women empowerment scheme, the Government provides grant-in-aid for construction and new hostel buildings and extension of an existing building in rented premises.
Who Are the Beneficiaries of This Scheme?
Working Women (single, widowed, married, divorced, separated).
This scheme provides a particular preference for working women belonging to the disadvantaged sections of society.
The Scheme guidelines also provide for the reservation of seats for physically challenged beneficiaries.
Which Sector Does This Scheme Target?
Women and Child Care Development Ministry
What Is the Eligibility Criteria to Avail the Benefits of This Scheme?
Working women whose husband or immediate family does not reside in the same city/area.
Women undertaking training (not exceeding one year) for a job
The consolidated gross income per month should not cross the limit of ₹50,000 in the metropolitan city and ₹35,000 in other cities.
What Is the Application Process to Avail This Scheme?
Step-1: Approach the WCD department of your concerned state.
Step-2: Collect the application form and fill it in with the correct details.
Step-3: Submit the application form and other essential documents.
What Are the Documents Required to Apply for This Scheme?
Duly fill-in application form
A certificate from the employer with all the details of the gross salary, including allowances.
Medical Certificate from a registered practitioner
Identity Proof (PAN/Driving Licence/Pass Port/ Any other valid document issued by Government)
Passport-size photographs
Note: The requirement of documents may vary from one state to another.
Having risen from impossible odds, Indian hockey skipper Rani Rampal's journey is a triumphant story of hope and courage. The daughter of a cart puller, Rani was just 15, when she became the youngest player in the national team participating in the 2010 World Cup.
She went on to play over 212 international matches, scored 134 goals and today is one of the most successful captains to have ever led India. This Padma Shri awardee was part of Indian Hockey Team that team qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics after 36 years and it was under her leadership that India reached in the semifinal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics for the first time.
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