8 JUNE2023INFOCUSINFOCUSWomen in Science and Engineering (WiSE) from rural areas of India get financial support, according to Tecnimont Private Limited (TCMPL), a subsidiary of MARIE Group. Professor Rajesh Zele from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is leading this initiative which involves 165 females in total, to inspire young girls from rural areas of India to pursue further education in STEM through a week-long intensive residential program at IIT Bombay.The development of value for the territories and communities where MARIE works through corporate social responsibility projects and initiatives is a key element of the MARIE Group's sustainability strategy.MARIE Group CSR Senior Specialist, Valentina Grieco, stated that Project WiSE aims to look after the rural areas of India, such as Odisha, Maharashtra, and Bihar in order to help adolescent girls build their confidence in subjects like science and mathematics.While the rural young girls face difficult circumstances while continuing their education, TCMPL works to make learning appealing for both students and parents to ensure that females have enrolled in these initiatives to their higher standards. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) announced 'W20-MAHE Women Vice Chancellors' and Leaders' Conclave' in Bengaluru on 26-27th May 2023. W20 is the official G20 engagement group focused on gender equity. Its primary objective is to ensure that gender considerations are mainstreamed into G20 discussions and translated into the G20 Leaders' Declaration as policies and commitments that foster gender justice and women's empowerment. The mega event will be was attended by over 40 women leaders from various parts of India to engage in meaningful discussions to advance equality for all those on the margins of development.The discussion was concentrated on five themes concerning women in higher education, labour force participation, skill development, care work and leadership. The working paper has been brought out presenting data related to each one thus leading to evidence-based policy recommendations. Leaders have been carefully selected for each of the focused panel discussions and is expected to come out a Charter of Recommendations to be presented to W20. TECNIMONT SUPPORTS IITB EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INITIATIVE WISE TO ENCOURAGE GIRLS FROM RURAL INDIAW20-MAHE WOMEN VICE CHANCELLORS' CONCLAVE IN BENGALURU PROMOTING WOMEN-LED DEVELOPMENT
< Page 7 | Page 9 >