Bangalore University (BU) students are not aware of an incinerator in their hostels, dispose of sanitary pads in regular waste. Bangalore: Sanitary pad vending machines are gathering dust and are covered with spider webs, while the incinerators have stopped working in Bangalore University ladies’ hostels. Inmates, however, are not aware of either the sanitary pad […]
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Women sports persons are gaining popularity in India, but the representation of women coaches and supporting staff remain low. Cricket fans in Bengaluru were excited when Smriti Mandhana, the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the champion of Women’s Premier League (WPL), 2024, said, “It’s not ee sala cup namde (This time, the cup will […]
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Officials from the Department of Women and Child Development say that the success rate of schemes introduced for supporting women empowerment is 85 percent. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released in December 2023, by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation show an increase in the number of women in the work force. Officials […]
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Self-defence techniques are obvious things to learn, says Chinamyee a self-defence trainer. In Bangalore, schools and colleges do not have self-defence classes, however, under the ‘Samagra Shiksha,’ self-defence classes are important to provide training to ensure the safety and security of girls. ‘ Shamantha S, Principal of Government High School, SR Nagar, said, “As of […]
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Many anganwadi workers in Karnataka face challenges such as no pension and delayed honorarium. Officials attribute these issues to scams involving CDPOs embezzling funds and challenges in renewing the NPS portal. Nagarathnamma, retired for eight years, lives alone. Bereaved of husband and brother, abandoned by children, she cautiously manages savings and pension to avoid financial […]
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Dowry still tends to be a main reason for people not wanting a girl child. The sex ratio of women in Karnataka has been declining due to cases of female foeticide, according to recent reports from Karnataka’s health department. The department is setting up a task force and formulating a new state policy to bring […]
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Other than government schemes, lack of gynecologists and poor sanitation remain major problems. Pregnant women of Devadurga taluk do not receive government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK). This has caused nutrient deficiency in them leading to health issues such as anemia . Siddalingappa, head coordinator […]
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3500 artists showcase their art in the Bangalore edition of Indian art festival Women artists ruled the carpet at the India Art Festival (IAF) as 65 per cent of the booths in the Indian art festival (IAF) are led by women artists. Rajendra the organizer of the event said that the contribution of the women […]
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Providing menstrual leave at work is seen by many as a way to help women balance self-care and work commitments for a healthier work life. Many women have expressed dismay and frustration at Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani’s remark that menstrual leave for women was not needed. In a recent session of […]
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As women are becoming more aware about their rights, Bangalore sees an increase in domestic violence cases; lawyers say not all of them are true. Bangalore has reported a 44.4 per cent rise in domestic violence cases. Lawyers say that women have become aware about their rights. Srividya, a practicing advocate in civil court said […]
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