8 JUNE2023INFOCUSINFOCUSA financial literacy initiative for the organization's delivery partners and store executives 'PROJECT SWABHIMAAN' was recently introduced by Dunzo which is one of the top hyperlocal and q-commerce organizations in India. The Parinaam Foundation which is a non-profit that works with urban low-income communities, is a partner in the training program.Women who will participate in this initiative will be provided with training in making financial decisions available to them. This initiative will help to improve their financial situation, regardless of whether they work at Dunzo or not shortly.Ankit Shah, AVP, of City and Supply Operations, at Dunzo, stated that, At Dunzo, they place a high priority on the general well-being of the female store executives and the delivery partners. This mentorship program will help them in their future. Financial literacy is an important subject for every employee and should be implemented for all. This training will provide fair wages and also give them the knowledge that is required to create a habit of savings and making money.Dunzo will implement knowledge to more than 100 women by 2023. It will also develop some important training for all its partners as a part of their onboarding sessions.Independent workers and those people who work in organized and unorganized sectors do not receive the same support and training as those workers in the private sector, especially when it comes to financial inclusion and literacy. As this initiative is also a part of the Parinaam Foundation, this is an effort to increase financial inclusion among Gig economy workers. Since 2012, around 9,27,005 participants have received certification as Rupee Rani (Women) by the Parinaam Foundation. 'PROJECT SWABHIMAAN' LAUNCHED BY DUNZO TO HELP WOMEN DELIVERY PARTNERS & STORE EXECUTIVESENSURE SAFETY, SECOND RAPIDX COACH TO EXCLUSIVELY BE FOR WOMENIn order to provide a secure and comfortable journey for women, the second coach of RAPIDX, the fastest rail service that runs between Delhi and Meerut, will be reserved and only for ladies.There will be 10 extra seats to the number of seats previously reserved for women in other coaches of the train which provides a total reservation of 72 seating capacity.Every train on India's first regional rail system, RAPIDX would feature a special coach for women. There has been a lot of effort made by the officials to increase accessibility and make sure that women should have a safe and comfortable journey experience, said an official of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). The idea behind this venture is to make a safe environment, especially for those women who need to travel alone with utmost safety and comfort.The train will also include a diaper changing station for the females who will carry their toddlers. The Stations will include CCTV cameras installed all over that will operate 24×7 to monitor every activity.The RAPIDX trains stations will also include a premium coach to help passengers in need.Platforms will have screen doors that will have ded-icated space for wheelchairs or stretchers on the trains and lifts. The stations will also have a pick-and-drop ser-vice to have additional safety for the passengers.
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