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Uttarakhand Minister Highlights Women's Role in Culture and Livelihoods
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 10:18 PM
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Uttarakhand minister Geeta Dhami emphasized that women are central to the state's culture and livelihoods, urging continued support for women’s empowerment initiatives.
Uttarakhand minister Geeta Dhami, speaking at a state assembly session, underscored the pivotal role women play in shaping the cultural fabric and sustaining livelihoods across the region.
She highlighted that women are integral to traditional crafts, tourism, and local economies, often serving as custodians of heritage and primary earners in many households.
Dhami called on the government to strengthen existing schemes such as women‑focused skill development and micro‑enterprise support, noting that these initiatives have already boosted incomes in rural districts.
The minister concluded that empowering women is not only a social imperative but also a strategic priority for Uttarakhand’s sustainable growth.
She highlighted that women are integral to traditional crafts, tourism, and local economies, often serving as custodians of heritage and primary earners in many households.
Dhami called on the government to strengthen existing schemes such as women‑focused skill development and micro‑enterprise support, noting that these initiatives have already boosted incomes in rural districts.
The minister concluded that empowering women is not only a social imperative but also a strategic priority for Uttarakhand’s sustainable growth.