India, Oct. 18 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted state government initiatives related to women's nutrition, financial inclusion and economic self-reliance on the occasion of Ashtami during Sharadiya Navratri. He cited an increase in the monthly honorarium of Anganwadi workers and the participation of women in dairy producer companies and self-help groups as measures aimed at expanding their economic opportunities.

In a message posted on social media platform X, Adityanath offered prayers to Maa Mahagauri and said women's safety, health, nutrition and financial independence were important to social development. He said the state government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was worki...