8 JUNE2024IN FOCUSIN FOCUSThe Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (A.P. Chambers) has launched its Central Zone Women Entrepreneurs Wing in Guntur to empower women and integrate them into the state's economic development on 2 June 2024. Potluri Bhaskara Rao, President of A.P. Chambers inaugurated the event on Sunday. The wing welcomes prominent delegates, businesswomen, entrepreneurs, and professionals, with Vigan University Chairman Dr. Lavu Rathaiah as the chief guest who emphasized the significance of supporting women who have the potential to excel in various fields.The A.P. Chambers promotes women's economic participation to boost sustainable development, gender equality, and poverty alleviation. Women contribute only 17 per cent to India's GDP, underscoring the potential for GDP growth by 1.5 percent with 50 percent female workforce participation, suggests the World Bank. According to a study, India has 63 million MSMEs, with 20 per cent being women-owned, employing 22 to 27 million people.Sakku Madhavi Latha has been appointed chairperson of the Central Zone Women Entrepreneurs Wing, whereas Rayapati Mamatha serves as vice-chairperson of the Wing. The event was graced by Executive Vice President L Raghu Rami Reddy, General Secretary B Raja Sekhar, Women Entrepreneurs Wing chairperson Y Geetha Srikanth, and others. The significant initiative aims to empower women entrepreneurs and promote economic growth in Andhra Pradesh, which several women entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts attended. India hosted a Women, Children, and Adolescent Health event at the 77th World Health Assembly, in Geneva, in collaboration with Norway, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Partnership for Maternal, newborn, and Child Health (PMNCH). The event aimed to discuss evidence, and opportunities in promoting investment in maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, advocate for policy adjustments, and prioritize the needs of diverse population groups.India's Union Health Secretary and Head of the Indian Delegation, Apurva Chandra, emphasized India's commitment to implementing active measures for the well-being of women, children, and adolescents. He highlighted initiatives like India's Reproductive and Child Health (RCH)-1 and (RCH)-2, Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram, and TeleManas that have progressed in Indian people's healthcare. The Health Secretary also highlighted the need for effective communication strategies and youth group representation in health programs. It was discussed as a significant step in stakeholder planning and implementing any health program.The event was graced by senior representatives from the Union Health Ministry, including Additional Secretary, Union Health Ministry, Ms. Hekali Zhimomi; Additional Secretary and Managing Director (NHM), Union Health Ministry, Aradhana Patnaik and other prominent delegates of the Union Health Ministry. AP CHAMBERS LAUNCHES CENTRAL ZONE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WING IN GUNTURINDIA HOSTS EVENT ON WOMEN, CHILDREN & ADOLESCENT HEALTH AT WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
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