The National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC) was founded on January 13th, 1992, under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956. It provides financial assistance through State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs) nominated by state governments and union territories and public sector and regional rural banks.
The phrase "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" is a catchword in Hindi and literally translates as "Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter." The term implies two fundamental steps: 'Bachao' (save) – that is, saving the girl child from pre-birth elimination and early neglect; and 'Padhao' (educate) – which implies that girls need to be educated so that they are empowered and equally integrated into society.
Aayushi Shah Introduction In a country that guarantees the right to education, health, and protection for every child, it iseasy to overlook those who live in the shadow of conflict. Children in India’s conflict-affectedregions—such as Jammu & Kashmir, parts of…
Arshia Bhatnagar Introduction Women’s reservation in political and administrative spaces has emerged as a transformative step towards achieving gender equality and empowering women in decision-making roles. However it took decades of discussions and efforts to pass this bill recently and…
Dr Mitashree Tripathy Let’s be honest—divorce still carries baggage, especially for women. It’s like an invisible label that says, “I didn’t follow the script.” And in many workplaces, that label quietly sticks. What’s worse? Most people won’t say it out…
Yogita Leve “I’m not a feminist… but I still want to live on my terms.” That line, spoken with quiet conviction by a young woman in a semi-urban town, captures atruth I kept encountering throughout this journey. It wasn’t a…
Rachel Grace Namburi Background The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a pillar of Telangana’s coal industry and a key driver of the region’s economic development. Jointly owned by the Government of India and the Government of Telangana, SCCL has…