Naveen Patnaik says women have been focal point of welfare schemes

BHUBANESWAR: As many as 60% ladies within the state own land and actual estate whilst 55% of its ladies have bank accounts, mentioned leader minister Naveen Patnaik on the occasion of International Women's Day on Thursday, adding that the reality mirrored the social and economic growth of the state.

"My government's pro-women initiatives, starting from Mission Shakti to Mamata, along with 50% reservations for women in the panchayat and urban local body polls have helped empower women in political, social and economic spheres," mentioned Naveen.


He mentioned ladies had been the focal point of all of his govt's key interventions.


"During the launch of the 'Ama Gaon, Ama Bikash' scheme I directly spoke to women representatives from the interior villages of Sambalpur and Narayanpatna. From the way the women explained the issues pertaining to their villages and their collective needs, I understood that women empowerment has reached even the grassroots of the democratic setup," Naveen added. The leader minister additionally felicitated folks and groups for the successful implementation of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) projects. He additionally gave away Rs 15,000 every to ten anganwadi workers who've been exemplary in turning in their duties. Ganjam, Angul and Jharsuguda administrations had been awarded Rs 25,000 every for the successful implementation for ICDS projects.


Three child welfare organisations were given Rs 25,000 as money award for his or her just right paintings. Three ladies self-help groups had been awarded Rs 50,000 for achievements within the field of girls empowerment. Sixty lakh ladies come under the ambit of six lakh self-help groups within the state, mentioned a supply. The groups are given bank loans at very low passion to soak up industry initiatives under Mission Shakti.
Naveen Patnaik says women have been focal point of welfare schemes Naveen Patnaik says women have been focal point of welfare schemes Reviewed by Kailash on March 09, 2018 Rating: 5
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