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Annapurna Yojana: who qualifies for West Bengal's ₹3,000-a-month scheme for women

West Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme pays eligible women ₹3,000 a month by direct bank transfer, replacing the earlier Lakshmir Bhandar scheme.

West Bengal · Jun 3, 2026 · Updated Sep 21, 2026

Women & Rights

The POSH Act: what counts as workplace sexual harassment, and what employers must do

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 requires every workplace with 10 or more employees to set up a complaints committee — here's what the law actually covers.

India (nationwide) · Sep 1, 2026 · Updated Sep 1, 2026

Women & Rights

Namo Drone Didi: how a government scheme is turning rural women into certified drone pilots

Over 1,000 women-led self-help groups have received subsidised agricultural drones under the Centre's Namo Drone Didi scheme, with free pilot training and a path to steady rental income.

India (nationwide) · Jul 25, 2026 · Updated Sep 1, 2026