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Government Schemes For Women | Women-Centric Government Schemes In India You Should Know In 2026 | Events News

Government Schemes For Women | Women-Centric Government Schemes In India You Should Know In 2026 | Events News

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Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 11:31 IST International Women’s Day highlights key government schemes supporting women in India through education, entrepreneurship, health benefits, financial aid and digital opportunities. Several government schemes aim to support women’s education, financial independence, health and entrepreneurship across India. (AI generated image) International Women’s Day 2026: Women-centric policies play a vital role in advancing gender equality, improving health outcomes, and ensuring socio-economic empowerment.The Government of India runs multiple welfare programs that focus on women’s education, employment, health, financial independence, and safety. While some schemes are implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, others are launched by the Ministries of Health, Rural Development, or Finance. On International Women’s Day 2026, let’s learn about some important schemes that aim to empower women and promote inclusive development. ALSO READ: Happy Women’s Day 2026: 100+ Wishes, Quotes, Images, WhatsApp Status And Instagram Captions For International Women’s Day Education & Awareness Schemes for Women: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Objective: Implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development the scheme aims to address the declining …

When & Where To Watch Shehnaaz Gill’s Women-Centric Drama Online?

When & Where To Watch Shehnaaz Gill’s Women-Centric Drama Online?

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Ikk Kudi OTT Release Date (Photo Credit: Instagram) India has a treasure trove of movies on the subject of marriage, which has a special place in Indian traditions and cultural heritage. Ikk Kudi reimagines the institution of marriage from a woman’s perspective and explores how the female lead navigates the structural pillars of the age-old custom. After making a strong impact during its theatrical run, the Shehnaaz Gill starrer is now set for its OTT release, bringing the emotionally charged story to a wider audience. Ikk Kudi Digital Release Date The Punjabi film, led by Shehnaaz Gill, is set to premiere on Chaupal from February 26, 2026. The film found both box-office success and audience appreciation in Cinemas, but its digital release is set to make it available to a wider nationwide audience. Ikk Kudi Plot Rooted in emotion and quiet introspection, Ikk Kudi tells the story of Simmi (Shehnaaz Gill), a young woman on the verge of an arranged marriage that appears flawless on paper. As the wedding date approaches, subtle inconsistencies and unanswered …

POLL RESULT: Fans pick their favorite women-centric movie; can you guess?

POLL RESULT: Fans pick their favorite women-centric movie; can you guess?

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March 8, 2025 was the International Women’s Day. Ahead of the special occasion, Pinkvilla conducted a poll to allow the fans to choose their favorite women-centric movie. They have now selected their winner. Read on to know the results of the poll. Results of the poll for the fan-favorite women-centric movie: The poll to determine the women-centric Bollywood movie that kept the fans hooked was conducted on March 6, 2025. Readers were asked to select between five options: Alia Bhatt’s Jigra, Sridevi’s Mom, Vidya Balan’s Shakuntala Devi, Taapsee Pannu’s Thappad, and Sonam Kapoor’s Neerja. The voting was open for two days. According to the votes, the favorite film of the fans revolving around a female character was Mom. It secured 61.90% of the votes, followed by Jigra, which got 14.29%. Neerja garnered 11.90% of the votes. Mom is a crime thriller that was released in 2017. Alongside Sridevi in the lead role, the cast includes Akshaye Khanna, Sajal Ali, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Adnan Siddiqui. The film is directed by Ravi Udyawar. The movie can be …

Delhi elections 2025: Women-centric poll-promises dominate campaign

Delhi elections 2025: Women-centric poll-promises dominate campaign

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Women voters in the queue at a polling booth  Focus on women-centric schemes dominates Delhi poll campaign amid sustainability concerns    With less than two weeks to go before the Delhi Assembly Elections, all main three parties – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress were leaving no stone unturned to woo women voters in the national capital. They stressed monetary support for women if they came to power in Delhi. BJP’s promises for women The BJP’s Mahila Samridhi Yojana pledges Rs 2,500 per month to women voters, along with a Rs 21,000 maternity benefit and a Rs 500 subsidy on LPG cylinders. AAP’s promise – Rs 2,100 per month for women Similarly, AAP has promised Rs 2,100 per month for women, while Congress has floated its ‘Pyari Didi Yojana’ with Rs 2,500 monthly cash transfers. Congress promises Rs 2,500 for women The Congress is not lagging in the race. The grand old party has promised monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to women under the ‘Pyari Didi …

Kangana Ranaut pens cryptic post on destroying ‘women-centric cinema’ amid Jigra’s modest opening day collection | Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut pens cryptic post on destroying ‘women-centric cinema’ amid Jigra’s modest opening day collection | Bollywood

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Oct 11, 2024 09:57 PM IST Kangana Ranaut recently wrote a cryptic post about ‘women-centric cinema.’ The actor will be next seen in her directorial political-drama Emergency. Kangana Ranaut, known for her fiery and unfiltered remarks recently shared a cryptic note on her Instagram story. The actor wrote about destroying ‘women-centric cinema’ and the reason it does not work at the box office. (Also read: Kangana Ranaut agrees to make cuts to her film Emergency, next hearing on Thursday) Kangana Ranaut shared a post in the reason behind failure of women-centric-cinema. Kangana Ranaut’s post on female-oriented films Kangana captioned her post as, “When you destroy women-centric films and make sure that they don’t work, they don’t work, even when you make them. Read that again. Thanks.” Although the actor did not take any names, her post might be directed towards Alia Bhatt‘s Jigra since the film had a modest box office opening, as reported by Sacnilk. Jigra earned around ₹3.58 crore (net) on its first day for all languages in India. Kangana Ranaut recently shared …

Rani Mukerji Birthday Special: Best women-centric films of the superstar

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Rani Mukerji celebrates her birthday on March 21. The actress, who debuted in 1996 with `Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat`, has come a long way in her on-screen works. Although she commenced her career in cinema with a film about a sensitive issue, it didn`t go down well as one of her best in filmography. Over the years she rose to fame as the go-to romantic heroine, but lately, she has been dabbling into women-centric narratives. Here are some of our best picks on her special day.  Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway The film saw Rani as an immigrant mother who fights against all odds to win back the custody of her children. Directed by Ashima Chibber the film also featured Neena Gupta, Jim Sarbh, and Bengali actor Anirban Bhattacharya.  Mardaani 2 In the flick `Mardaani 2`, Rani is reprising the role of the fearless and committed Superintendent of Police, Shivani Shivaji Roy. The edge-of-the-seat thriller will see Rani in a race against time to capture a brutal serial rapist who systematically targets women. She had delivered …

Kahaani to Begum Jaan, 5 women-centric films we loved Vidya Balan in!

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Vidya Balan Birthday 2023:  She is a standout actress who has undoubtedly left an unforgettable impact on Bollywood through the roles and movies she has chosen. Portraying exceptional characters that earned her accolades such as a National Film Award, Vidya Balan has consistently demonstrated her craft and mettle. From The Dirty Picture to Kahaani, here`s a look at five women-centric movies she has been a part of: The Dirty Picture (2011) This movie saw Vidya Balan as Silk Smitha, and wow, did she shine! She fearlessly portrayed the struggles faced by a woman in the male-dominated film industry. Her performance was so good, it earned her a National Film Award. It`s no wonder she became a trailblazer in the industry! Kahaani (2012) Vidya played Vidya Bagchi in this suspenseful thriller. She was mesmerizing, carrying the movie`s mystery with her incredible acting skills. Her character, on a mission to uncover the truth, was just captivating to watch. Tumhari Sulu (2017) Here, Vidya was Sulu, a lively housewife turned late-night radio jockey. As Sulu, a vivacious and …

Manisha Koirala: ‘A lot of men are making women-centric projects’ | Bollywood

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Manisha Koirala has said that Sanjay Leela Bhansali has evolved a lot since the days they worked together on his first directorial venture Khamoshi (1996) which featured her alongside actors Salman Khan and Nana Patekar. Manisha is now working on Sanjay’s digital debut, Heeramandi. (Also read: When Manisha Koirala was told to refuse Mani Ratnam’s Bombay) In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, she talked about the filmmaker, her own journey in the film industry and more. Here is an excerpt: Decades after you made your Bollywood debut with him, you are working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali again for Heeramandi. How have things changed over the years? Sanjay has grown a lot. He’s done so many great projects since Khamoshi. During Khamoshi, when I met him first I met him, he was an assistant to Vidhu Vinod Chopra and we became friends. He was a very sweet, humble and quiet person. Today, he is a big director, but each film that he has made is unique and extremely beautiful. I’ve been really proud of [the] …

Yami Gautam Dhar: The term `women-centric films` will soon be irrelevant

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Bollywood actress Yami Gautam Dhar has given back-to-back promising performances in films like, `A Thursday`, `Dasvi`, and `Lost`. In a recent interview, Yami spoke on various topics from her films to her journey to her dynamic thoughts on women-centric films and the industry today. Recently Yami went on to attend a mega annual conclave held by a leading channel, where the senior anchor and moderator of the session, Shobhna Yadav asked her, “Women-centric films ki main baat karna chahungi, chahe Gangubai mein Alia Bhatt ho, chahe Gehraiyaan mein Deepika Padukone, chahe Lost mein aap ho – kya Bollywood badla hai, Yami ko aisa lag raha hai ya ab lag raha ki abhi aur badalne ki zarurat hai?” Yami answered saying, “Ye joh shabd haina women centric, kyuki ofcourse again hum interviews karte hai, hum padhte hai, ye shabd bhi mujhe lagta hai jaldi jane vala hai. Kyuki main samjh sakti hu ki kyu ye shabd coin hua tha kyunki math alag tha, economics alag tha, Pehle zyada se zyada male dominated ya male character dominated …