8 AUGUST2024IN FOCUSIN FOCUSSATYA MicroCapital organized the fourth edition of the Vijayalakshmi Das Entrepreneurship Awards 2024, recognizing women microentrepreneurs across rural India. The awards celebrate India's entrepreneurial transformation, led by dynamic women breaking stereotypes at the Roseate House, Aerocity, New Delhi.The SATYA MicroCapital SATYA Micro Housing Finance, and SATYA Shakti Foundation held the awards ceremony in honor of the late Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Das, a pioneer in the Indian microfinance industry. Named after Vijayalakshmi Das, the event honors women entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional business acumen, innovation, and community impact. The ceremony was attended by Pinki Kaushik Singh and Neharika Yadav, who were also honored as the first female bike racer, dental surgeon, and UNESCO brand ambassador.The event featured prominent members including Taejun Shin, Navin Surya, CP Mohan, Surekha Marandi, Dr. Deepali Pant Joshi, Sanjay Gandhi, Dr. Ratnesh Tiwari, Mahesh Shivlingappa Payannavar, and Sohil Manoj Shah. The Vijayalakshmi Das Entrepreneurship Awards 2024 recognized women entrepreneurs in varied business categories, including manufacturing, agri production, textiles, food, hospitality, and sustainable lifestyle products. The winners include Ruma Devi of Handmade Products of India, Shailza Sood Das Gupta of Homestays of India, Nilanjana Das of ACT, Ritika of Craft Edge, Razia Sheikh of Bastar Foods, Sadhana Dipak Deshmukh of Guru Soya Products, Manju of Manju's Bag Making Business, Sukhwinder Kaur of Chatkara Punjabi Achaar, Anchala Aswal of Moksham Candle. Co, and Hema of Hema's Stitching & Designing. 4TH EDITION OF VIJAYALAKSHMI DAS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS FELICITATES WOMEN MICROENTREPRENEURS9 YO KASHMIRI GIRL BECOMES 1ST FEMALE TO WIN RACE AT ROTAX CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL TROPHYAtiqa Mir, a nine-year-old Indian racing champ, has become the first female to win a race at the Rotax Challenge International Trophy, marking a significant milestone in motorsport. Her victorious win at the prestigious Le Mans Kart International circuit serves as an inspiration for young girls and women aspiring to excel in competitive sports. She won Race 2 in the Heats of the Micro Max Category.Atiqa was operating a Lando Norris kart for the Dan Holland Racing Team. She hails from Kashmir and qualified in 10th place at the Le Mans Circuit, but experienced a racing incident in the qualifying Heat 1 Race, dropping to 9th. In race 2, she displayed unmatched pace, clinching first place. With this victory, Atiqa joins a diverse group of drivers who had previously won races in the Max series before beginning their careers in Formula 1, notably George Russell, Lando Norris, and current F1 champion Max Verstappen. Atiqa's performance in the final race was impacted by several racing incidents, resulting in her finishing in 12th place.Expressing her pleasure at the win, Atiqa said, "I'm so excited and happy to win the race. My first win in Europe, and we have all worked so hard for it. My team, DHR, has integrated me so well, my family has always been by my side, and all my supporters in India and other countries. Hopefully, I will keep this momentum and raise India's flag even higher."Atiqa was named as the best female karting driver in the world after her win as she clinched the Le Mans race and was nominated for the Kartmasters in the UK and the Iron Dames Young Talent event in Italy.
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