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Bengaluru: Kannada Actress Ranya Rao Arrested for Smuggling Gold

By
Akanksha Yadav
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Kannada Actress Ranya Rao Arrested for Smuggling Gold
Kannada Actress Ranya Rao Arrested for Smuggling Gold
Bengaluru: Kannada film actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Monday. The arrest was made for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.8 kg of gold bars, worth over Rs 12 crore, from Dubai. Rao is also the daughter of a DGP-rank IPS officer.
According to reports, Rao was held by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) following a tip-off. The arrest occurred while she was flying back from Dubai on an Emirates flight.

Smuggled Gold Concealed in Jacket

Further Investigations into the matter revealed that Rao had made 27 trips to Dubai within a year. This raised suspicions among the DRI officials of her involvement in illicit activities. The officials stated that Rao hid the gold bars on her person. They believe that she was possibly intending to exploit her connections to bypass customs checks.
According to DRI officials, Rao identified herself as the daughter of senior IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, Director General of Police in the Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation. Furthermore, she allegedly attempted to seek police assistance during the security checks.
The actor is said to have smuggled the gold by hiding the bars in her clothing, with a large quantity allegedly concealed inside her jacket.

DRI’s Statement

A DRI statement released on Tuesday said, “Upon examination, gold bars weighing 14.2 kg were found ingeniously concealed on her person. The contraband, valued at Rs 12.56 crore, was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.”
The statement further added, “Following the interception, DRI officers conducted a search at her residential premises located on Lavelle Road in Bengaluru, where she resides with her husband. The search resulted in the seizure of gold jewelry worth Rs 2.06 crore and Indian currency amounting to Rs 2.67 crore.”

Investigation Underway

Meanwhile, the DRI is now investigating whether any law enforcement officers, including Rao’s IPS father, were aware of or assisted in her alleged smuggling activities. After her arrest, Rao was taken to the DRI headquarters in Bengaluru’s HBR Layout for further questioning.
The actress, who had also appeared in films like Wagah (2016) and Pataki (2017), was later produced before an economic offences court. The court remanded her to 14 days of judicial custody.

RAC टिकट वाले यात्रियों को भारतीय रेलवे का तोहफा

By
Anju Singh
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indian railways
indian-railways RAC rules
भारतीय रेल ने यात्रियों के लिए एक नया नियम लागू कर दिया है। इसके तहत RAC टिकट पर यात्रा करने वाले यात्रियों की सबसे बड़ी परेशानी दूर हो जाएगी। अब ट्रेनों में RAC सीट पर यात्रा करने वाले यात्रियों को Full Bedroll की सुविधा दी जाएगी।

Indian Railway ने दी यात्रियों को सौगात

ट्रेनों के एसी कोच में आरएसी टिकट के साथ यात्रा करने वाले यात्रियों को रेलवे ने बड़ी सौगात दी है। रेलवे ने रिजर्वेशन अगेंस्ट कैंसिलेशन (RAC) टिकट के नियमों में बदलाव कर नया नियम लागू कर दिया है। रेलवे के नए नियम के अनुसार अब ट्रेनों में आरएसी टिकट के साथ यात्रा करने वाले यात्रियों को एसी कोच में Full Bedroll उपलब्ध करवाएगी। नए नियम से पहले तक आरएसी टिकट वाले यात्रियों को Side Lower Berth  की आधी सीट पर यात्रा करनी पड़ती थी। किसी दूसरे व्यक्ति के साथ में सीट शेयर करनी होती थी। साथ ही एसी में RAC टिकट लेकर यात्रा करने वाले दो यात्री को मिला कर एक ही बेडरोल दिया जाता था।लेकिन अब यात्रियों को पूरी एक सीट, पूरे बेडरोल सेट के साथ मिलेगी। रेलवे के इस फैसले के बाद उन सभी यात्रियों को मदद मिलेगी, जो कि टिकट के लिए पैसा तो पूरा देते थे, मगर उनको आधी सीट ही मिलती थी। रेलवे के नए नियम के मुताबिक आरएसी यात्रियों को पैकेट बंद बेडरोल मुहैया कराएगा, जिसमें यात्रियों को दो बेडशीट, एक कंबल, एक तकिया और तौलिया शामिल होगा।

टिकट का पूरा पैसा लेकिन सुविधा आधी

RAC में अब तक यात्रियों को पूरा पैसा देने के बावजूद आधी Seat ही मिलती है। जबकि उसी कीमत के कन्फर्म टिकट वाले यात्री को पूरी सीट के साथ एक अलग Bedroll की सुविधा मिलती थी। RAC वाले यात्रियों को इससे वंचित रखा गया था और एक सीट पर 2 यात्री सफर करने को मजबूर होते हैं और उन्हे 1 ही Bedroll में काम चलाना होताहै।
 

Indian Army Faces Threat from Chinese Red Tip Bullets

By
Ujjal Roy
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Indian Army PTI Photo
The Indian Army is facing a growing threat from Chinese-made red tip bullets, which have raised serious concerns about the safety of soldiers. These bullets, designed with a sharp metal tip, are capable of penetrating standard bulletproof jackets and ballistic helmets, making them highly lethal in combat situations.
In recent encounters in Jammu & Kashmir and Manipur, red tip bullets have been responsible for multiple casualties among Indian security forces. Primarily developed in China, these bullets are used in AK-series rifles, posing a significant challenge in counter-insurgency operations.

Bulletproof Jackets and Ballistic Helmets

To counter this threat, SMPP, an Indian defence manufacturer, has developed advanced bulletproof jackets and ballistic helmets capable of withstanding armour-piercing rounds. The Indian Army’s Para Commandos have already procured these upgraded protective gears, while forces such as the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Jammu & Kashmir Police have also begun acquiring them for enhanced protection.

 

Lt. Gen. RC Srikant, Chief of Staff of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, acknowledged the serious nature of the threat posed by red tip bullets. He assured that the Army is actively working on equipping soldiers with the best possible protective gear to counter emerging threats. “The recent developments are a grave concern, and we are doing everything necessary to safeguard our personnel,” he stated.
With the growing deployment of these armour-piercing bullets, the Indian defence establishment remains focused on upgrading security measures to ensure the safety of its soldiers on the battlefield.

Consecutive Earthquakes Jolt Manipur, Tremors Felt Across Northeast

By
Ahana Bhattacharya
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Back to back earthquakes shook Manipur on Wednesday, with tremors being felt in Assam, Meghalaya and other parts of Northeast India. Cracks were seen in several buildings following the earthquakes. Local residents shared videos shared on social media which showed cracks at a school building in Wangjing Lamding in Thoubal district where a relief camp for the ethnic strife hit people was being run. However, no major damage or casualty has been reported.
The first earthquake with magnitude of 5.7 hit at 11:06 am with epicentre at 44 km east of Yairipok in Imphal East district, at a depth of 110 km, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Manipur centre. The second earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.1, hit Kamjong district at 12:20 pm, at a depth of 66 km.
“Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred on 05-03-2025, 12:20:43 IST, Lat: 24.70 & Long: 94.34, Depth: 66 km, Location: Bishnupur, Manipur, India,” the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), Ministry of Earth Sciences, informed via an X post.

Manipur jolts after Myanmar Earthquakes

Manipur earthquakes took place shortly after Myanmar experienced the same earlier on Wednesday. The first earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck at 3.36 am, followed by a second one of magnitude 4.5 at 3.54 am as reported by the National Centre for Seismology.

Nepal Earthquake

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolted Nepal last Friday, with tremors felt in several parts of India, including West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar. The earthquake occurred around 2.36 am Nepal’s Kathmandu valley early Friday morning, with its epicentre in Sindhupalchowk district. Social media posts showed buildings and ceiling fans shaking in Patna, Sikkim, and Darjeeling.

Back to Back Earthquakes Shook Kolkata, Odisha, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit the Bay of Bengal last Tuesday near Odisha’s Puri, with tremors felt in Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal along with neighbouring country Bangladesh. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported. The earthquake occurred at 6:10 am as informed by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake tremors caused momentary panic among the residents of Kolkata, even though major damage or casualties were not reported. Prior to this, earthquake recently shook Delhi, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi and Ghaziabad.

Amitabh Bachchan Admits Abhishek Became Victim of Unnecessary ‘Nepotism’

By
Akanksha Yadav
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Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has always shown unwavering support for his son Abhishek Bachchan. The Bollywood icon recently took to social media platform X, to endorse a post that defended Abhishek from the negativity surrounding nepotism. The post praised his son for the impressive body of work he has built over the years, despite being unfairly labelled as a victim of nepotism. Amitabh, in his tweet, expressed his agreement, stating, “I feel the same… and not just because I am his father.”

 

“Abhishek, you are Extraordinary…”- Amitabh Bachchan

Recently, Amitabh Bachchan had shared a heartfelt message for son Abhishek after his appearance at a Mumbai red carpet event. During the event, Abhishek had been seen posing in a sharp white tuxedo, and Amitabh reposted a video, showering praises on his son. In the post, Bachchan wrote, “Abhishek, you are extraordinary – How you adapt and change with each film character is an art, which is incredible… love you Bhaiyu”.

Abhishek Finds Father’s Praise ‘Overwhelming’

Meanwhile, Abhishek has expressed that he sometimes finds his father’s praise overwhelming. In a recent interview, he mentioned that while it is wonderful, he occasionally finds it embarrassing, adding, “I told him once, ‘Hey, can you just back off a bit?’ But he’s a father, and I now understand that emotion myself.”

Abhishek on the work front

Abhishek Bachchan will be seen in an upcoming film, “Be Happy”, a relationship drama directed by Remo D’Souza. Abhishek will portray a father in a heartfelt story about a father-daughter relationship.
'Be Happy': Abhishek Bachchan's Upcoming Film
‘Be Happy’: Abhishek Bachchan’s Upcoming Film
Well, this isn’t the first time legendary Actor Amitabh has publicly lauded Abhishek’s work. Earlier, he praised Abhishek’s performance in the critically acclaimed film “I Want to Talk”, where his portrayal of a terminally ill Bengali patient garnered widespread attention.

Abhishek’s Bollywood Career

Abhishek Bachchan began his career with the film ‘Refugee’ in 2000. While early hits like ‘Dhoom’ series (2004, 2006, 2013), Sarkar (2005), ‘Bluffmaster’ (2005), ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ and ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa kehna’ were followed by a brief career slump. However, Abhishek has found success again with films such as ‘Ludo’, ‘The Big Bull’, and ‘Bob Biswas’.

Oarfish: मछली, जो अपने साथ लेकर आती है मौत का पैगाम 

By
Anju Singh
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Oarfish Doomsday fish
Oarfish Doomsday fish
Oarfish-मेक्सिको में दिखी वो मछली जो अपने साथ लेकर आती है मौत का पैगाम। मेक्सिको से एक हैरान कर देने वाला मामला सामने आया है। यहां समंदर के तट पर एक ऐसी मछली देखने को मिली है जिसे लोग इंसानी सभ्यता के लिए अशुभ मानते हैं। कहा जाता है कि ये मछली जब-जब धरती पर आती है तब अपने साथ तबाही का भंयकर मंजर लेकर आती है। हालांकि विज्ञान ने इस मान्यता की पुष्टि नहीं की है, इसे सिर्फ संयोग माना जा सकता है।

Maxico में दिखी वो मछली जो अपने साथ लेकर आती है मौत का पैगाम

कुदरत की बनाई इस दुनिया में कई ऐसे रहस्य है, जिनसे इंसान आज भी अंजान है और जैसे-जैसे इन रहस्यों की गुत्थी सुलझती जाती है, इंसान को ये और भी ज्यादा हैरान करती जाती है। ऐसा ही एक कुछ इन दिनों दक्षिणी बाजा California के Maxico के तट पर देखा गया, जिसने लोगों को चिंता में डाल दिया। दरअसल यहां Oarfish नाम की मछली को देखा गया जो काफी Rare किस्म की होती है। इस मछली को लेकर ऐसा कहा जाता है कि ये अपने साथ धरती पर यमराज को लेकर आती है। इस मछली की लंबाई एक सर्फबोर्ड जितनी होती है और इसका शरीर पूरी तरीके से Silver रंग का होता है। इसके अलावा उसके शरीर पर एक पंख भी होता है, जो इसे दूसरी मछलीयों से अलग बनाता है। कहते हैं ये मछली जब कभी धरती पर किसी को नजर आती है तो उस समय धरती पर तबाही आती है। इसका अंदाजा आप इस बात से लगा सकते हैं कि पिछले साल कैलिफोर्निया में एक Oarfish देखी गई थी, जिसके कुछ हफ्तों बाद वहां 7.0 तीव्रता का भूकंप आया था।

 सुनामी या भूकंप जैसी आपदा आने के संकेत

Oarfish को Doomsday Fish भी कहा जाता है, क्यूंकि ऐसी मान्यता है Oarfish या Doomsday Fish  अपने साथ तबाही का पैगाम लाती है। इस साल 2025 में यह मछली पहली बार मेक्सिको के समुद्र तट पर देखी गई है। हालांकि समुद्र तट पर मौजूद युवा सर्फर्स ने तुरंत इस मछली को उठाकर वापस समुद्र में छोड़ दिया क्योंकि ये मछली काफी ज्यादा जख्मी थी। एक स्थानीय निवासी ने बताया कि ये मछली जब समंदर से बाहर आती है तो मजबूत सुनामी के आने का संकेत देती है। हालांकि वैज्ञानिकों ने इस मछली और आपदाओं के बीच कोई स्पष्ट संबंध स्थापित नहीं किया है।

Messenger Of Sea God कहलाती है Oarfish

प्राप्त जानकारी के अनुसार साल 2011 में जापान में आए विनाशकारी सुनामी और 9.0 तीव्रता के भूकंप से कुछ महीने पहले वहां 20 से ज्यादा Oarfish समुद्र तट पर मृत पाई गई थीं। Maxican पौराणिक कथाओं में Oarfish को ‘Messenger Of Sea Dragon’ माना जाता है, जिस कारण लोग इसे अशुभ मानते हैं। हालांकि विज्ञान ऐसी किसी बात को नहीं मानता। Oarfish आमतौर पर 36 फीट तक लंबी और 441 पाउंड से अधिक वजनी होती है। वैज्ञानिकों के मुताबिक ये मछली आमतौर पर समुद्र की गहराइयों में पाई जाती है, जो 656 फीट से लेकर 3,280 फीट तक हो सकती है। हैरानी की बात तो ये है कि इसकी त्वचा पर स्केल्स नहीं होते हैं.

Trump to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs on India and Other Countries from April 2

By
Hency Thacker
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Trump Congress Address
US President Donald Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs will be implemented on countries including India from April 2 2025. He defended his harsh tariffs policy in his first address of his second term in a joint session of the Congress.
Trump said, ” Under the Trump administration, you will pay a tariff and in some cases a rather large one. Other countries have used tariffs against us for decades and now it’s our turn to start using them against those other countries. On average the European Union China, Brazil India Mexico and Canada have you heard of them and countless other nations charge us tremendously higher tariffs than we charge them. It’s very unfair. India charges us auto tariffs higher than 100 percent.”

Reciprocal Tariffs from April 2025

The concept of reciprocal tariff was explained by US President Donald Trump in his address. He said, “Whatever they tariff us, we will tariff them. Whatever they tax us, we will tax them. If they use non-monetary barriers to keep us out of their market, we will do the same.”
He added that this was part of his vision of making America rich again as this move will help create trillions of dollars in terms of economic growth, which will also aid in creating many jobs.
President Trump humorously said that the tariffs were originally to be implemented on April 1, but was deliberately moved to April 2. He said, “I wanted to make it April 1st, but I didn’t want to be accused of April Fool’s Day. That’s not — this one day was — cost us a lot of money. But we’re going to do it in April. I’m a very superstitious person. April 2nd, reciprocal tariffs kick in. And whatever they tariff us, other countries, we will tariff them.”

Implications

This announcement has raised concerns about the potential disruptions to the growing trade relationship between India and the United States. Currently, India’s tariff rates, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, textiles, and pharmaceuticals, are significantly higher than those of the US.
Some of the experts have predicted that the implementation of reciprocal tariffs could disproportionately affect India. According to a recent Goldman Sachs report, the impact could be felt at the country level, product level, or through non-tariff barriers.
One of the main areas of focus could be the automotive sector, which Trump specifically mentioned, along with other industries such as agriculture and electronics.
Indian officials and business leaders are closely monitoring the situation, with some hoping that ongoing negotiations might soften the impact of these tariffs. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent trip to the United States to meet with the new United States Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, underscores India’s proactive approach to addressing these trade concerns.
As the 2 April deadline approaches, the global community will wait with bated breath to see how nations will respond to the new US trade policy.

Delhi Pollution Control Committee New Plan Makes Technology a Priority

By
Nitya Choubey
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Delhi Pollution
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will soon come up with technology-based solutions to counter pollution, like the launch of an app or software that will analyse real-time pollution and an online inspection module for officers. This will be a digital helpdesk to assist citizens in filing complaints in the most effective and convenient manner. Alongside, there will be arrangements made for drone surveillance to monitor industries and drains. Data from various state recognised laboratories will also help DPCC in its mission to fight pollution in Delhi.

 

The Proposed Plan


This plan was decided during the 74th board meeting on February 13, where the DPCC reviewed all necessary actions. The board concluded that using technology for pollution monitoring will be a priority. The meeting also decided to include the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and government college laboratories to expand the data network.
Currently, the DPCC operates inside a lab in the ISBT building where wastewater, water, air, and noise parameters are separately analysed. But, the government pollution control agency faces problems with tight deadlines in various matters. For example, in August 2024, the Supreme Court issued a directive stating that all vacant positions inside DPCC must be filled by April 30, 2025. However, this deadline is difficult for the DPCC to meet, which is accelerating its recruitment efforts by using UPSC hiring, CPCB waitlist and bringing in contracted staff.

Smoke Bombs And Flares Inside Serbian Parliament

By
Nitya Choubey
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Serbia Parliament
At least three lawmakers were injured, while one of them sustained serious injuries after a chaotic scene inside the Serbian Parliament. On Tuesday, smoke bombs and flares were thrown inside the parliament amidst fuelling political tension in the Balkan country.
Lawmakers were gathered inside the complex to vote on a law that would increase funding for the university. However, the opposition parties accused the ruling majority of approving dozens of other decisions as well. According to the opposition, it was illegal and lawmakers should first confirm the resignation of Prime Minister Milos Vicevic and his government.

Roots of the Conflict

The conflict first occurred inside the Parliament building amongst the lawmakers, but soon escalated as hundreds of opposition supporters rallied outside the building during the session. Video footages from the scene show a clash that intensified into flare and smoke bombs being thrown. Media also reported that eggs and water bottles were thrown.
Pm Vicevic resigned in January after the government faced protests over the collapse of a concrete train station in November last year. The incident killed 15 people and prompted widespread protest across the nation.

‘सशक्त पंचायत नेत्री अभियान’-पंचायतों में बढ़ेगी महिलाओं की भागीदारी  

By
Anju Singh
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sashakt panchayat netri abhiyaan
सशक्त पंचायत नेत्री अभियान- महिलाओं को पंचायत स्तर पर सशक्त बनाने के लिए शुरू हुआ ‘सशक्त पंचायत नेत्री अभियान।’ दिल्ली के विज्ञान भवन में मंगलवार को केंद्रीय पंचायती राज मंत्रालय ने ‘सशक्त पंचायत नेत्री अभियान ‘ की शुरुआत की, जिसमें एक National Workshop का आयोजन किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम में देश की 1200 से अधिक निर्वाचित महिला  पंचायत प्रतिनिधि और अन्य नेता शामिल हुए। इस कार्यक्रम का मकसद पंचायती राज स्तर पर महिला प्रतिनिधियों की क्षमताओं का और अधिक विकास करना है, ताकि महिलाएं अपनी नेतृत्व, निर्णय लेने की क्षमता, और जमीनी स्तर पर Governance को और अधिक बेहतर बनाने में योगदान दे सकें। सरकार जमीनी स्तर पर Women Empowerment की दिशा में काम कर रही है।

Modi सरकार का Women Empowerment की दिशा में एक और प्रयास

Modi सरकार द्वारा महिलाओं के लिए शुरू की गई कई योजनाओं में से एक ‘सशक्त पंचायत नेत्री अभियान’ के लिए मंत्रालय ने व्यापक Roadmap तैयार किया है। कार्यक्रम को संबोधित करते हुए Central Panchayati Raj Ministry के मंत्री Rajiv Ranjan Singh ने कहा कि ग्रामीण स्तर पर Governance में बदलाव लाने में महिलाओं का अहम योगदान होता है। ‘सशक्त पंचायत नेत्री अभियान’ का मकसद पंचायत स्तर पर शासन के कामकाज में महिलाओं की भागीदारी को सुनिश्चित करना है। प्रधानमंत्री Narendra Modi के नेतृत्व में केंद्र सरकार महिलाओं को जमीनी स्तर पर शासन में भागीदारी में और सशक्त बनाना चाहती है। केंद्रीय मंत्री ने संविधान के 73 वें संशोधन की महत्ता पर बोलते हुए कहा कि इसके कारण देश की पंचायतों में 14 लाख से अधिक महिला प्रतिनिधि पंचायतों में निर्वाचित होने में सफल हुई है।

महिलाओं की मजबूत भागीदारी से पंचायत का सशक्तिकरण

बिहार जैसे राज्यों में पंचायत में महिलाओं के लिए आरक्षित सीटों से कहीं अधिक महिलाएं हैं जो घरेलू जिम्मेदारियों के साथ पंचायत का कामकाज भी बखूबी संभाल रही हैं। ये आंकड़े इस बात का सबूत हैं कि सही मौका और मार्गदर्शन मिलने पर महिलाएं हर क्षेत्र में उपलब्धि हासिल कर सकती हैं। ऐसे में पंचायत स्तर पर महिला प्रतिनिधियों के चुनाव पर जोर देकर Women Empowerment को बढ़ावा दिया जा सकता है। विज्ञान भवन में हुए आयोजन में Women And Child Welfare Minister अन्नपूर्णा देवी ने कहा कि महिला आधारित आधारित शासन व्यवस्था को सशक्त बनाने से स्वास्थ्य, स्वच्छता, आर्थिक स्थिरता और निरंतर विकास को बल मिलेगा। उन्होंने पंचायत की महिला प्रतिनिधियों से अपने अधिकारों का प्रयोग कर स्वविवेक से निर्णय लेने पर बल दिया। Women Empowerment से आर्थिक, सामाजिक और राजनीतिक असमानता दूर होती है। सरकार द्वारा पिछले 10 सालों में चलाए गए ‘बेटी बचाओ, बेटी पढ़ाओ’ अभियान का सकारात्मक प्रभाव सम्माज पर पड़ा है। महिलाएं Lakhpati Didi, Drone Didi और Swayam Sahayata Samooh जैसी योजनाओं से सशक्त हो रही हैं।
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