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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the Uttar Pradesh government is committed to the security, dignity and self-reliance of women, emphasising their pivotal role in government policies and schemes.
At an event at Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, Adityanath praised the Maharana Pratap Siksha Parishad, which organised a seven-day free sewing and tailoring training camp in collaboration with the university.
Distributing sewing machines to 221 women, Adityanath underlined the importance of empowering women for the nation’s strength and progress. Highlighting schemes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Matru Vandana, which directly contribute to women’s security, dignity and self-reliance, he noted that initiatives such as providing smartphones to students aim to enhance technical skills and empower both male and female citizens. He also praised the varsity’s role in conducting traditional courses and social activities.
He outlined the government’s initiatives to promote self-reliance, including providing support for cattle rearing and encouraging women to engage in entrepreneurship. The CM said the government is giving Rs 1,500 per month for cattle rearing and emphasised the potential for women to earn a livelihood through activities likesewing and tailoring, underscoring the importance of self-help groups and market linkages.
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