Annpurna Devi reviews women and child welfare schemes in Dibrugarh, Assam
Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi visited Dibrugarh, Assam, on 16 February 2025 to review women and child welfare initiatives in the state.
Summary
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi visited Dibrugarh, Assam, on 16 February 2025 to review women and child welfare programmes and praised the state's efforts against child marriage and for maternal and child health. She said women's labour force participation rose from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24, and cited the Gender Budget allocation of ₹4.49 lakh crore and the higher term-loan ceiling of up to ₹2 crore for first-time women entrepreneurs.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 16 February 2025, Dibrugarh, Assam
- Women's LFPR
- 23.3% (2017-18) to 41.7% (2023-24)
- Gender Budget
- ₹4.49 lakh crore
- Women entrepreneurs
- Term loans up to ₹2 crore for first-timers
Practice MCQs 1 questions
According to the Women and Child Development Minister in Dibrugarh (February 2025), women's labour force participation rose from 23.3% in 2017-18 to what level in 2023-24?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 41.7%
Annpurna Devi said women's labour force participation increased from 23.3% in 2017-18 to 41.7% in 2023-24.