Agartala: The Tripura Pradesh Congress initiated the ‘ Shakti Abhiyan ’ on Tuesday to empower women in politics through the Indira Fellowship program, which is dedicated to the memory of the former Prime Minister.
Over the course of a year, more than 300 fellows have established 4300 Shakti Clubs with an impressive 31,000 members across 28 states and 350 blocks in the country, according to Mumtaz. AICC observer Mumtaz Begum emphasized that Congress has been working diligently to encourage and empower women, protect their rights and interests, and provide training in governance, politics, and decision-making processes. These clubs serve as the focal point for setting up and running the Shakti Abhiyan.
Tripura Congress president Ashish Kumar Saha stated, “Our goal is to ensure that women receive a 50% share in resources, opportunities, and power structures. It will benefit 10 lakh people in a decade. Eligible are UP residents aged 21-40 with at least eighth-grade education.
Through this poignant initiative, we aim to create an equal space for building ‘women’s interest’ in politics and decision-making, encouraging representation ‘of women by women’ at all levels of governance — local bodies, legislative assemblies, and Parliament. State Congress chief Jitu Patwari claims a rise in crimes against women and minors in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting inaction by CM Mohan Yadav. The ‘Beti Bachao Abhiyan’ campaign aims to address these issues, garnering support from BJP leaders. Concerns include sexual crimes, drug abuse, and the state’s alleged nexus with the liquor mafia. Key banks and MSME officials met to finalize criteria for UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan. This scheme aims to support one lakh micro-enterprises annually through bank loans. Prioritized are those trained under government schemes.