Women's empowerment is the process of establishing conditions that allow women to exercise their legal rights, take charge of their own lives, and make choices that have an impact on those lives. Giving women equal opportunities in every section of society is the ultimate objective of empowering women. Their choices should be respected and valued on an equitable basis. Indian ladies have the potential to succeed in anything they set their minds to. Regardless of their age, societal norms, or any other conditions, they are showcasing their skills to the world. This week, womenentrepreneurindia.com revealed some of the stories of these accomplished women.
Women Represent 55% of all PMJDY Beneficiaries finds SBI Report
According to a report released on Monday by the State Bank of India, women currently make up approximately 55 per cent of all Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) beneficiaries.
In reference to the state-wise rate of participation of women under MGNREGS during FY23, the participation of women in some states is more than 33 per cent whereas in some states it is 57.4 per cent which is below the national average. It also mentioned that southern states comprise more than the national average.
G20 Empower Summit & Ministerial Meet on Women-led Development to be Held in Gujarat
The state government of Gujarat announced on Saturday that it will host the G20 EMPOWER summit and the G20 ministerial conference on women's empowerment in Gandhinagar from August 1 to 4. Women-led development will be the major focus and also the theme of this year's G20 meet. The government also reported that more than 600 delegates will be present during the meeting coming from around the globe. It will start on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, with the introduction of the G20 EMPOWER digital inclusion platform by Smriti Zubin Irani, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, and also G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant.
Indian Footwear & Leather Industry Employs 4.5 million, 40% Women says Piyush Goyal
Indian Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the country's vibrant footwear and leather industry provides employment to a staggering 4.5 million people, with 40% of them being women. Speaking at the prestigious India International Footwear Fair 2023, Goyal shed light on India's impressive global rankings as the second-largest exporter of leather garments, the third-largest in saddlery and harness, and the fourth-largest in leather goods.
India hopes for Paris Olympics 2024; World Archery Championships starts from Today with all eyes on Ankita Bhagat
The journey for Paris Olympics 2024 starts today with the commencement of the World Archery Championships. The Indian archers will have a week-long competition which will be their first stage toward the Paris Olympics 2024.
24 quota spots for the 2024 Summer Olympics will be available at the Berlin meet. Both men's and women's recurve archery competition will receive three quotas each out of the top three teams making up to 18 of the 24 quotas available.
Rising Lung Cancer Among Women in Bengaluru, Experts Call for Urgent Public Health Measures
Bengaluru, known as the IT capital of India, is witnessing a worrisome surge in lung cancer cases among women and non-smokers. According to recent studies conducted by the Indian Cancer Society, the incidence of lung cancer in female residents of Bengaluru has escalated by a significant 20% over the past five years. Health experts are expressing concern over this concerning pattern and emphasizing the need for immediate public health measures to address the issue.
Indian-American Shohini Sinha to Lead FBI's Salt Lake City Field Office
Indian-American Shohini Sinha has been appointed as the head of the FBI's field office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sinha's remarkable career trajectory within the agency has been highlighted by her exceptional work on counter-terrorism investigations and her extensive experience, making her a natural fit for this prestigious role.
President Draupadi Murmu urged by I.N.D.I.A to Appoint two Manipuri Women to the Rajya Sabha
On Wednesday, the opposition party I.N.D.I.A urged President Draupadi to nominate two Manipuri women from various communities to the Rajya Sabha. A delegation from the opposition also sent a memo to the President requesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak about Manipur in the Parliament. After meeting with the President, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the PM should have a look at Manipur and take the required action to restore the peace and dignity of the place.
Nimbus provides N20m to Support Women-owned SMEs
Nimbus has provided N20m to 10 women-owned startups and SMEs in advertising support, resulting in more than 2.8 million unique views throughout the high-traffic areas of Lagos. This has been achieved by Nimbus Media Limited's corporate social responsibility program, The Nimbus Aid Project, which claimed to have made significant progress towards its goal of assisting Nigerian small and medium-sized businesses and also nonprofit organizations.
Phula Soren Named Vice Captain of Indian Blind Women's Cricket Team ahead of IBSA's World Games in UK
The new vice-captain of the Indian Blind Women's Cricket team has been selected which will compete in the Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games in Birmingham, UK, in 2023.
Phula Soren who belongs to Odhisa has been appointed as the vice-captain by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) along with the men's and women's captains of the Indian Blind Cricket team who will compete for their nation in the World Games.
