Lilavati Award-2020

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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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