{"id":49492,"date":"2026-01-05T19:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sattaexpress.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/honble-defence-minister-shri-rajnath-singh-inaugurates-shrimad-rajchandra-sarvamangal-centre-of-excellence-for-women-at-dharampur\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T19:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:04:23","slug":"honble-defence-minister-shri-rajnath-singh-inaugurates-shrimad-rajchandra-sarvamangal-centre-of-excellence-for-women-at-dharampur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sattaexpress.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/honble-defence-minister-shri-rajnath-singh-inaugurates-shrimad-rajchandra-sarvamangal-centre-of-excellence-for-women-at-dharampur\/","title":{"rendered":"Hon\u2019ble Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women at Dharampur"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Hon\u2019ble Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurating the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women in Dharampur.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">Dharampur <span>(Gujarat) [India], January 5:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srmd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span dir=\"LTR\">Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur<\/span><\/u><\/a><span dir=\"LTR\">\u00a0witnessed a significant moment of national and spiritual confluence with the visit of Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon\u2019ble Defence Minister of India. The visit underscored shared values of service, empowerment, and holistic nation-building, rooted in compassion and purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">Accompanied by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srmd.org\/pujya-gurudevshri-rakeshji\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span dir=\"LTR\">Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji<\/span><\/u><\/a><span dir=\"LTR\">\u00a0(Founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur), Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women (SRCOEW), a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing rural women\u2019s empowerment through integrated skilling, livelihood creation, health, and social development. The inauguration marked an important step towards addressing the structural challenges faced by rural women across India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">As part of the visit, the Hon\u2019ble Defence Minister also participated in a tree plantation at the campus, symbolising sustainability, growth, and long-term stewardship of society and the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">A Sacred and Thoughtful Engagement<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">Shri Rajnath Singh offered reverence at Shri Mahavir Praasad Jinmandir at\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"LTR\">Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur<\/span><span dir=\"LTR\">, reflecting the Mission\u2019s spiritual foundations.This was followed by a formal welcome at the Raj Sabhagruh, where the gathering came together from across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">The assembly was addressed by Senior Sanyasi Atmarpit Nemiji, Vice President of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur, and Personal Secretary to Pujya Gurudevshri. Shri Rajnath Singh also addressed the audience, speaking of the inspiring life and teachings of Shrimad Rajchandraji, Pujya Gurudevshri\u2019s steadfast commitment to spiritual and societal upliftment and the Mission\u2019s benevolent initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">The occasion was further graced by the presence of Shri Nareshbhai Patel, Hon\u2019ble Minister of Tribal Development, Khadi, Cottage and Rural Industries, Gujarat; Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon\u2019ble Minister of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Maharashtra; and Shri Dhavalbhai Patel, Lok Sabha Whip and Member of Parliament from Valsad.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">Addressing a Critical National Need<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">Rural women form the backbone of India\u2019s economy, yet more than half remain outside the formal workforce, and nearly 87% lack access to structured skilling opportunities. In underserved regions, limited access to education, healthcare, financial inclusion, and government schemes, combined with entrenched social barriers, restrict women\u2019s economic and personal growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">The\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"LTR\">\u00a0has been conceived as a response to these interconnected challenges, offering a comprehensive and scalable model of empowerment that bridges economic, social, and cultural gaps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-95554 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sattaexpress.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PNN-2026-01-05T182743802.jpg\" alt=\"Shrimad Rajchandra\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">A Focused Model for Rural Women\u2019s Empowerment<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">The\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre of Excellence for Women<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"LTR\"> has been conceived to address key barriers faced by rural women, including limited access to skills, livelihoods, healthcare, and institutional support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">Located on an\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">11-acre campus in Dharampur<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"LTR\">, the Centre brings together:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"LTR\">Structured skilling and digital literacy programmes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"LTR\">Employment-linked livelihood opportunities through a women-led social enterprise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"LTR\">Platforms for Self-Help Groups, community engagement, and government scheme linkages<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"LTR\">On-site health, childcare, and wellness facilities to enable sustained participation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">Designed to work across education, health, and livelihoods, the Centre aims to support women\u2019s transition towards economic independence, leadership, and long-term wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">Regional Impact with a National Vision<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">In\u00a0<\/span><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">Valsad district<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"LTR\">, where a large rural population depends on informal and low-income livelihoods, the Centre is expected to strengthen household incomes, improve access to services, and support community-led development. Over time, the Centre is envisioned as a replicable national model, anchoring future centres across India and contributing to women-led rural transformation at scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"LTR\">A Meaningful Confluence<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"LTR\">The visit underscored Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur\u2019s enduring approach to social upliftment, rooted in spirituality, guided by service, and focused on measurable impact. The inauguration of the Centre stands as a step towards more inclusive and resilient communities, driven by empowered women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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