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18/11/20 16:50 PM IST

Lilavati Award-2020

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Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually launched Lilavati Award 2020 on November 17.

Theme: Women Empowerment

Sub-Themes

  • Women Health
  • Self Defence
  • Sanitation & Hygiene
  • Literacy
  • Women entrepreneurship
  • Legal awareness

Aim

To use “traditional Indian values” to raise awareness on issues such as sanitation, hygiene, health and nutrition.

Objective

  • To create awareness about issues like sanitation, hygiene, health, nutrition, literacy, employment, technology, credit, marketing, innovation, skill development, natural resources and rights among women.
  • For promoting and practicing ideas of gender equity.

Significance

The program is expected to ensure the participation of women and enable them to hold higher positions in educational institutions.

Source: PIB

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