Maharashtra's Fourth Women's Policy: Promoting Holistic Development of Women
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Policy Name | Fourth Women's Policy |
| Announced By | Aditi Tatkare (Women and Child Development Minister) |
| Announcement Date | Eve of Women's Day |
| Significance | Released during the golden jubilee year of Women's Economic Development Corp |
| Key Focus Areas | Health, nutrition, education, skills development, women's safety, gender equality, economic and social empowerment |
| Historical Context | Maharashtra is the first Indian state to introduce a women's policy; fourth policy announced |
| Honored Women | Varsha Gorivale (seaweed production), Lata Jadhav (hydroponic farming), Mamta Brahmankar (dairy business), Kalpana Limji Mangam (tribal areas), Kaishalya Wadvi and Varsha Sangle (village Sarpanch) |
| State Details | Capital: Mumbai; Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde; Governor: Ramesh Bais; Bird: Yellow-footed green pigeon; Fish: Silver Pomfret |