The best tool for progress is the empowerment of women. Empowering women and girls has positive results. We now recognise its significance for societal advancement, political stability, and economic growth. Global leaders, authorities, and academics are speaking out in favour of this audacious endeavour. Women's empowerment is one of the main movements in India right now, and some Indian women have established themselves as the movement's pillars. Due to their unwavering dedication to their work and their altruistic deeds, they undoubtedly serve as a true inspiration to everyone. There are many ways that girls and women can be empowered, and the community as a whole needs to come together to make this happen.
The website WomenEntrepreneurIndia lists a few recent events that have empowered women in various ways. Take a look at it.
Tata Communications aims to Empower 5 Million Women by 2024
Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, today launches Phase 2 of its ‘School of Hope and Empowerment (S.H.E) project intended to provide entrepreneurship education and professional guidance to 5 million women by 2024 across the states of Bihar and Odisha in India. Phase 1 of the project has motivated women to complete the education series and be empowered with knowledge and skills to set up and manage a business independently, ensuring access to quality education for all.
Cisco & Villgro Launch 'TVARAN' Accelerator Program to Aid Emerging Women-Led Climate Solution Startups in India
The TVARAN programme, which aims to assist the expansion of women-led social entrepreneurs in India working to combat climate change, has been jointly announced by Villgro and the CISCO India Cash Grant Program. The programme, which is unique in its design, intends to increase the market share of women-led start-ups that are pioneering in the fields of renewable energy, water and waste management, and climate-smart agriculture.
Women are more impacted by climate change than males, according to the World Economic Forum (source), although the sector of green technology is now dominated by men. Furthermore, it is well known that women's involvement in climate response initiatives results in better overall results.
However, access to markets is still one of the major issues facing female entrepreneurs. Through a targeted market entry and market expansion campaign to support five of the nation's upcoming women-led climate solutions, TVARAN seeks to solve this issue.
SATYA MicroCapital presents the third edition of the Vijayalakshmi Das Entrepreneurship Awards 2023
In order to recognise women entrepreneurs at the grassroots level and pay tribute to the late Vijaylakshmi Das, known as the "Mother of Indian Microfinance," SATYA MicroCapital Limited recently launched the third edition of the Vijayalakshmi Das Entrepreneurship Awards 2023.
At the Eros Hotel in New Delhi, the historic launch took place to mark SATYA's completion of six years since its founding.
During their keynote remarks, Dr. Alok Mishra (CEO & Director: MFIN) & Jiji Mammen (Executive Director & CEO: Sa-Dhan) expressed their sincere sentiments regarding the growth trajectory of SATYA and inspired everyone to reach a greater stage of transformation.
Tata to Employ up to 45,000 Women at its Apple iPhone Component Manufacturing
At its electronics factory in southern India, the Tata group is apparently hiring more women. Numerous thousands of women already operate in the components industry at the Hosur, Tamil Nadu facility. This comprises accessories for the iPhone, like cases. The plant is expected to set up additional manufacturing lines with over 45,000 new employees within the next 18 to 24 months.
At the factory that makes iPhone parts, Tata will increase the number of women employees. The Tata group has a facility in Tamil Nadu that manufactures iPhone parts. There are currently 10,000 employees there, the majority of whom are female.
The Indian behemoth is reportedly hiring up to 45,000 new employees, all of whom are women. According to reports , this will reportedly help Tata get more business from Apple.
First UAE Women Leaders Summit Emphasises Education, Technology, and Empowerment
With more women turning to technology and changing employment to obtain better working circumstances for themselves, women in the workforce are rethinking how they operate within a global market that has undergone significant shift. This was the message that rang out on the first day of the Women Leaders Summit in Dubai on Wednesday.
The summit, a first-time event organised by Verve Management, is dedicated to advancing women in the workplace by bringing together female leaders to discuss their problems, triumphs, and paths to success in order to inform and motivate the next generation.
The speakers are a distinct group of accomplished women representing a variety of professions in the area.
Iconic Fashion launches New York's most loved brand DKNY's latest AW'22 collection to India
One of the most iconic names in American fashion, DKNY (Donna Karan New York) officially partners with Iconic Fashion India to bring their AW '22 collection of apparel, footwear and handbags in India.
The latest AW '22 collection is based on the classic Donna Karan ideology of ‘Dress to Express’ and celebrates it all - the good, the bad and the indescribable. The collection also flaunts some of the trending colours and prints of the season and is launched through a campaign ‘Today I feel’ using the hashtags #IFeelDKNY. The bold yet elegant silhouettes, the sharp designs and the overall aesthetic feel of the collection makes everyone feel their own individuality. Today you could feel divine, electric, classic, grateful or balanced and DKNY’s fall-winter 2022 collection has something for every feeling of everyone.
According to a WTW Research, India has the Largest Gender Wealth Gap in the APAC Region
In comparison to other APAC nations, India has the largest gender wealth gap (64%) according to a recent study report by WTW. The greater responsibility of caregiving is largely to blame for this.
Opportunities for women in leadership roles are also scarce, according to the 2022 WTW Global Gender Wealth Equity report, with only 3% of women in India's workforce holding senior positions.
Women also frequently take on childcare responsibilities at a young age in this area, which has a negative financial impact on them that they may find difficult to overcome. This is complicated by the fact that men typically make long-term financial decisions, and working women typically have lower financial literacy, according to the report.
Nishna is the only Indian to Compete in the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship
Among the six competitors that came for the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Golf at the Siam Country Club, Nishna Patel was the only Indian to make the cut.
The 16-year-old Mumbai golfer improved on her first-round 72 with a 1-under 71 to finish the two rounds at 1-under 143.
As the other Indian competitors Avani Prashanth (74-76), Mannat Brar (75-77), Kriti Chowhan (73-84), Sifat Sagoo (77-80), and Ceerat Kang (79-86) failed to make the cut, she was tied for 17th place. At 4-over, the cut was made.
Malvika Bansod of Nagpur is now India's No. 1 Female Shuttler
Malvika Bansod, a shuttler from Nagpur who competes internationally, has added another achievement to her portfolio by topping the Badminton Association of India's women's singles list. Malvika is in first place in the women's singles category with a score of 1,275 overall.
Her fiercest adversary Aakarshi Kashyap (925) and Tara Shah (825) are in second and third place, respectively, behind her. Malvika's stroke-play, grace, and sense of style helped her rise to the top of the Indian women's badminton rankings.
The top shuttler has surpassed the second place she previously held in the most recent rankings released by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).
