Annapurna Devi foray into politics in 1998 was not a decision she had much control over. It happened after the death of her husband Ramesh Yadav who was with the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

Devotees honor Annapurna Devi through rituals, offerings, and fasting, seeking blessings for prosperity and a hunger-free life. The festival emphasizes sharing food with the less fortunate ...

The year 2024 saw Annapurna Devi taking charge as the new Women and Child Development Minister and Savitri Thakur as her deputy. PTI Last Updated : 23 December 2024, 06:28 IST ...

Union women and child development minister Annapurna Devi. (X) “Ten years ago, the government launched Beti Bachao Beti Padhao [save girls, educate girls] to bring social change in perceptions ...