Lucknow, March 8 -- On the occasion of International Women's Day today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured women's power at a state-level programme held in the capital today.

The programme not only celebrated women but also created new employment opportunities for them.

The Chief Minister distributed cheques, appointment letters and Ayushman cards to beneficiary women under various schemes. He also transferred Rs 38.49 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for Anganwadi workers. On this occasion, he also interacted with women beneficiaries of different schemes through video conferencing.

CM Adityanath transferred Rs 38.49 crore via DBT to the accounts of Anganwadi workers for insurance premiums and saree/uniforms...