The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (30 January-3 February)

The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (30 January-3 February)

By: WE Staff | Saturday, 4 February 2023

Indian women in various areas of society have shown their best talents and capabilities of doing extraordinary work that was somewhat male-dominated. People in society have a fixed thought of seeing men as frontline workers and women looking after the household work. But in modern times, things have changed exceptionally. Many big and important projects are being beautifully handled by women. Their efforts are being praised worldwide. Whether it is a promotion in society, political stability, or economic progress, they are giving their best. They are confident enough to look after every field. Many women are accomplishing great achievements every day making everyone proud. On its website, WomenEntrepreneurIndia.com, a few recent events are highlighted. Let's look at them now.

President Draupadi Murmu to address the 31st Foundation Day Event of the National Commission For Women

Tomorrow, 31st January 2023, the President of India, Draupadi Murmu, will speak at the National Commission for Women's 31st Foundation Day in Delhi. "Sashakt Nari Sashakt Bharat" is the program's theme which will honor and celebrate the achievements of women who have made significant contributions to society. Smt Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development along with Shri Dr. MunjparaMahendrabhai, MoS, WCD, will also be a part of this event.

Many well-known dignitaries from the legal community will be a part of this event, the National Commissions, Embassies, MLAs, University and College teaching faculty and students, State Commissions for Women, military and paramilitary officials, senior police department officials, teaching faculty and students from Universities and colleges, the National and State Legal Services Authority, members of the NCW advisory committee, former chairpersons and members of the commission, and NGOs.

Asha Malaviya Pedals across India in Support of Women's Empowerment and Safety

A young woman who left her Nataram village in the Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh on a bicycle pilgrimage to emphasize the safety and empowerment of women arrived in the pilgrim city. Asha Malaviya began the cycle mission despite coming from a poor household and having few resources because she had a strong desire to help other women's causes and make India the world's safest place for women. She began her bike yatra on November 1 in Bhopal, the capital of her state, and had already traveled 8,000 kilometres through seven states by Monday, when she entered Andhra Pradesh via Chennai.In order to show his appreciation for the young woman, Tirupati SP P Parameswara Reddy brought her to his office where she shared her story to motivate the city's youth.

Cloud Kitchen start-up Bigspoon& Mouni Roy collaborate to launch a premium pizza brand, The Pizza People

Big spoon, a leading Cloud Kitchen start-up, in association with its celebrity investor, Mouni Roy today launched a neo-pizza brand, The Pizza People going live in 15 cities across 35 outlets. The Pizza People is India’s largest Pizza brand launch in a single day as Bigspoon leverages its extensive cloud kitchen network across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities. The first phase of launch sees 35 outlets go-live across 15 cities, including Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Surat and Indore.

The Pizza People is the first-of-its-kind Neapolitan Pizza chain at scale, exclusively available for deliveries only. It brings in premium cheese and imported toppings, on a Neapolitan-styled pizza base made from Australian wheat, clubbed with vented packaging boxes to retain temperature and moisture through its journey of delivery to the customer.

Budget 2023: 'Mahila Samman Bachat Patra ' women-specific scheme introduced with 7.5% return

Today, Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister introduced a scheme of Mahila Samman Bachat Patra, a one-time new small savings program. According to FM, this scheme will be available for 2 years, that is till 2025 which will provide deposits for women and girls with a set interest rate of 7.5 percent with an option of partial withdrawal.

FM also stated that, a deposit facility of Rs. 2.5 lakh will be made available under this. These schemes are introduced in the interest of the public who opt for small savings plans, they are secure as well as it grants resources for development. About 1.54 lakh post offices are used to run these programs.

The 11th annual summit of female leaders held in Indonesia

The 11th annual "International Women Leaders' Summit" was held here after a two-year break. It gathered leaders from all over the world to hear about their successes and inspire others to take the lead.

Yasmin Hyder has been in charge of New World Concepts since 2012, which has been hosting the conference. According to a news release, the yearly convention series has hosted over 3,000 attendees and 177 lecturers from 44 different countries in the previous 10 conferences.The conference, Ms. Yasmin emphasized, was the result of a decade's worth of advancements in women's leadership and empowerment.

Indian Women's junior Hockey team selected for African tour

On Tuesday, Hockey India announced the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team for South Africa which will begin on 14 February 2023. Captain Preeti will lead the Indian team with Vice Captain Rutija Pisal will have their matches between the 17th and 25th of February.

The team’s front line comprises Deepika Soreng, Deepika, Taranpreet Kaur, Sunelita Toppo, Madugula Bhavani, and Annu. Manju Chorsiya, Hina Banu, Nikita Toppo, Hrithika Singh, Sakshi Rana, Jyoti Chhatri, and Rutuja Dadaso will be playing in the midfield.

Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming by India's G20 Presidency in AIF & MP Farm Gate App organized in Bhopal

A one-day workshop was held today on Madhya Pradesh Farm Gate App and Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) at Noronha Administrative Academy in Bhopal. The workshop was held to improve women's participation in the AIF and M.P. Farm Gate in respect of India's G-20 presidency under the theme "One Earth, One Family, One Future".

G.V. Rashmi, Managing Director of Mandi Board addressed the features of the MP Farm Gate App created by the Mandi Board.

About 2,753 projects have been established by women entrepreneurs who have realized its benefits after the initiative was highly advertised in Madhya Pradesh, stated Samuel P. Kumar, Joint Secretary (Agriculture Extension and Agriculture Infrastructure Fund), Government of India.

Collaboration between Footprints and the Haryana Institute of Public Administration for Women's Empowerment

In order to empower women and give them equal opportunities to become financially independent, the reputable and well-known preschool and daycare chain Footprints Childcare recently announced its collaboration with the Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA), Gurugram. This partnership is being carried out under the auspices of the Government of Haryana. Women will be given access to preprimary teaching training through the association in order to help them take advantage of chances in the training facilities or schools that specialise in early childhood education. Additionally, the organisation wants to give women the abilities they need to start their own preschools.