Women are vigorously asserting themselves across various domains, from legal rights to personal control, reshaping their destinies. They now enjoy equal opportunities in societal realms, fostering their choices and expressions. Women's decisions command respect without bias. Indian women are defying norms, excelling limitlessly regardless of age. Globally, they radiate brilliance and unmatched skills. Women leaders and entrepreneurs are driving societal transformations, even in traditionally male-dominated fields. Their unyielding determination is to reform norms and leave an enduring global impact. This week, womenentrepreneurindia.com presented compelling stories of these achievers, highlighting their leadership and entrepreneurial feats, symbolizing women's influential prowess and contributions to the workforce.
Madhya Pradesh CM announces an increase in Ladli Behna Yojana & and a 35% Female hiring preference
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh announced an increase of financial assistance provided to women under the Ladli Behna scheme from Rs 1000 to Rs 1,250 per month. He also announced 35 per cent reservation for them in the public employment sector and the provision of gas cylinders for Rs 450. The remaining amount of Rs 1,000 will be credited in September.
In MP, 7.07 lakh of the 13.39 lakh new voters are female. The increase in electoral list numbers stands at 2.79 per cent compared to 2.30 per cent for men.
Smriti Irani Honors Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team for IBSA World Games Gold Triumph
The Indian women's blind cricket team achieved by nailing the gold medal at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023. The team's extraordinary performance included a resounding victory over Australia by 9 wickets, capturing the hearts of spectators and supporters worldwide.
The triumphant cricket players, accompanied by officials from the Cricket Association for Blind in India (CABI), were given a jubilant welcome upon their return.
UPS Chennai Tech Centre to Hire 1000 Employees, 30% Women, Elevating Diversity in Logistics
United Parcel Service (UPS) has taken a significant step in its expansion plans within the domestic logistics market by opening a state-of-the-art technology center in Chennai. The center, spanning an impressive 51,000 square feet, was inaugurated on Monday and is set to play a pivotal role in the company's global operations. Bala Subramanian, the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at UPS, highlighted that this center would function as a crucial hub for managing logistics operational technology and developing IT solutions in alignment with the company's two other global IT centers in Europe and the US.
Speaking about the unique approach, Subramanian emphasized that this isn't an outsourcing model; rather, it's a global development model aimed at enhancing efficiency. The launch of this center signifies UPS's commitment to improving its technology infrastructure and operational capabilities.
SnapE Cabs Accelerates Expansion; Plans to Double EV Fleet & Hire More Women Drivers
SnapE Cabs is gearing up for substantial growth as it sets its sights on doubling its current fleet to 1,000 vehicles by the end of the fiscal year 2023-24. The company also intends to extend its operations beyond metropolitan areas and penetrate smaller cities such as Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Varanasi, and more, as part of its strategic expansion plan.
One of the standout features of SnapE's expansion initiative is its commitment to fostering gender diversity within the workforce. Mayank Bindal, the Managing Director of EC Wheels, the entity operating under the SnapE brand, announced the company's intent to hire more women drivers. The goal is to achieve a significant female representation in the workforce, targeting a range of 30% to 35%. This endeavor aligns with broader efforts to enhance inclusivity in the ride-hailing industry and provide more opportunities for women in the transportation sector.
Spowdi & SEWA Collaborate to Empower Women Farmers with Sustainable Smart Farming
Green-tech innovator Spowdi and the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) have joined forces to promote sustainable smart farming among small-scale women farmers in India. This collaboration comes as part of the Water Drop Initiative phase 2, building upon the success of the first phase. The five-year agreement aims to introduce Smart Farming technology to enhance food production while using minimal water resources.
Small-scale farmers, constituting a significant portion of global agricultural activities, often face challenges due to climate change and water scarcity. The initiative aims to address these challenges by leveraging solar-powered technology that enables efficient water distribution, potentially saving up to 80% of water usage.
Indian Women Navy Officers Prepare to Circumnavigate the Globe in 2024 with Mentor Cdr Abhilash Tomy
Two Indian Navy officers, Lt Cdr Dilna K, and Lt Cdr Roopa A, are set to embark on a circumnavigation sailing expedition in 2024 aboard the vessel Tarini. Their courage and confidence have been bolstered by their previous success in the trans-ocean inter-continental "Goa to Rio & Back" expedition.
To prepare for this challenging mission, the Indian Navy's Ocean Sailing Node has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Cdr Abhilash Tomy (Retd), an ace circumnavigator and Golden Globe Race hero, who will serve as their mentor and coach. The aim is to replicate the feat achieved by six women officers years ago, and the ultimate goal is to undertake a solo woman mission to circumnavigate the globe.
