Empowering women is the most effective way to advance both the economy and women. We now recognise its importance for social progress, political stability, and economic expansion. This bold strategy has received support from authorities, academics, and global leaders. One of India's most significant initiatives right now is the empowerment of women, and numerous Indian women have established themselves as its pillars. They surely serve as a great example to everyone because of their unwavering commitment to their careers and their philanthropic endeavours. Girls and women can be empowered in a variety of ways, and the community as a whole needs to work together to make this happen.
WomenEntrepreneurIndia.com presents a few recent occurrences that have boosted women's empowerment in various ways. Examine it.
Samsung Electronics Names Lee Young-hee as First Woman President
Samsung Electronics has promoted Lee Young-hee as its first woman executive to the role of president of global marketing for its mobile business. This is the first time that the global electronics giant has named a woman in its top leadership post.
Lee Young-hee will lead the role of president of the Global Marketing Center for Samsung's Device eXperience (DX) division that oversees its mobile business.
She is the first woman president at Samsung, South Korea’s largest conglomerate, to come from outside the founding family. Before her it was only Lee Boo-jin, (the first daughter of late Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee) to serve as the president and chief executive of Hotel Shilla, a Samsung affiliate company.
In India, Women Account for 1/3 of all Internet Users: Study
According to a recent study, barely one-third of internet users in India are women. The study, which was carried out by NGO Oxfam India, also revealed that women in the nation are 15% less likely than men to own a mobile phone and 33% less likely to use mobile data.
According to the report, India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide, published on Sunday, "despite a considerable growth rate of 13% in a year, just 31% of the rural population utilises the internet whereas 67% of India's urban population uses the internet."
341 Women Are Inducted Into The Indian Navy For The First Time Under Agniveer
The Indian Navy is enlisting female sailors for the first time at this historic occasion. Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar claims that 341 of the 3000 Agniveers are female. In addition, he stated that 82,000 of the 10 lakh applications were women. This is a fantastic accomplishment for women all throughout the nation.
One of the appealing programmes for Indian youngsters to join the armed forces was approved by the union cabinet of India. This programme is known as Agnipath, and the chosen candidate is known as Agniveer. Over 46000 positions are covered by this programme. 10th, 12th, and ITI grades will be required for this position.
Priyanka Chopra is one of Four Indians on the BBC's '100 Women' list of Influential Figures of 2022
The four Indians on the BBC's '100 Women' list of influential figures of the year are actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas, aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla, Booker-winning author Geetanjali Shree, and social worker Sneha Jawale.
The broadcaster uses the annual list to focus on women's experiences around the world through a special series of interviews, documentaries, and features. The list honours the accomplishments of women across the globe, from grassroots activists to global leaders.
The Department of Mission Shakti and Flipkart collaborate to support SHGs, Craftsmen, and Weavers
The Department of Mission Shakti, the government of Odisha, and the e-commerce startup Flipkart signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support self-help groups (SHGs), craftsmen, and weavers in the state sell goods online. The Samarth programme, which was introduced in July 2019, aims to include craftsmen, weavers, and small businesses in e-commerce.
E-commerce is unquestionably a new path to a better tomorrow, according to Sujata R. Karthikeyan, Commissioner, Mission Shakti Dept., Government of Odisha. The e-commerce sector is the perfect place to support and promote female entrepreneurs who want to start their own business.
39 Women Entrepreneurs to Compete in the TiE Women Global Pitch Competition Semifinals
Between December 12 and December 14 in Hyderabad, TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), a well-known NPO dedicated to the development of entrepreneurs, will hold its flagship Entrepreneurship Summit, the TiE Global Summit. Mr. K T Rama Rao, Minister of IT, Industries & Commerce for the Government of Telangana, Mr. Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe Systems, and Mr. Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, CEO & MD of Greenko Group are scheduled to attend the event's opening. The TiE Global Summit, dubbed the "Largest Entrepreneurship Summit," will draw 2500 attendees, 550+ TiE charter members from 17 different countries, 150+ global speakers, and 200+ investors. The founder of multiple unicorns and seasoned businessman Mr. Kiran Patel will give a special keynote address during the event.
The 59th Femina Miss India Contest is now available for Registration
Manipur Tourism is currently taking entries for the 59th edition of the VLCC & Trends co-present Femina Miss India 2023, which is powered by ORRA Fine Jewellery and Rajnigandha Pearls.
The Miss India Organization seeks to create an ecosystem of global influence and social impact through strategic partnerships that support women in realising their full potential as ambassadors and role models. This will elevate India's reputation on a worldwide scale. The organisation Femina Miss India fervently believes that beauty has the ability to alter perceptions, project confidence, and empower young women by imparting a feeling of originality and uniqueness, promoting self-expression, and creating important and aspirational value among the youth.
Firebrand Jarkhand Poet Jacinta Kerketta featured in Forbes 'Self-Made Women' List
Jacinta Kerketta, a poet, writer and freelance journalist in Jharkhand, has been recognised on the Forbes' list of 'Self-Made Women', among others from India.
Kerketta is an Oraon tribe member from a village near Khudpos in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
For her contributions to contemporary Hindi writing, she has already won several national as well as international accolades.
Kerketta's literary works, which mostly deal with water, forests, soil, and Adivasi issues, have garnered international recognition.
