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Piyush Goyal participates in Mahila Shakti Shivir event, calls Bima Sakhi Yojana `a revolutionary initiative` A grand Mahila Shakti Shivir event was organised in the city's Kandivali region on Sunday, witnessing the participation of a huge number of women.  Union Minister Piyush Goyal attended the event as the Chief Guest. Along with him, Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Bhagyashree Kapse and Senior Divisional Manager of LIC, Bina Khan also participated in the programme. The Union Minister, sharing his views on women's emancipation and empowerment, said that the...
Piyush Goyal participates in Mahila Shakti Shivir event, calls Bima Sakhi Yojana `a revolutionary initiative`
Piyush Goyal participates in Mahila Shakti Shivir event, calls Bima Sakhi Yojana `a revolutionary initiative`
Source: IANS
2024-12-23 04:17:33 pm
India witnessing 30 mn new demat accounts annually, 1 in 4 now a women investor India is seeing at least 30 million new demat accounts being opened every year since 2021, and nearly every one in four is now a women investor, indicating an increasing prevalence of using capital market as a channel of financialisation of savings, SBI Research said on Monday.  The report from the State Bank of India’s Economic Research Department stated that owing to this, the total demat accounts in the country crossed 150 million (of which 92 million are unique investors on ...
India witnessing 30 mn new demat accounts annually, 1 in 4 now a women investor
India witnessing 30 mn new demat accounts annually, 1 in 4 now a women investor
Source: IANS
2024-12-23 01:41:41 pm
India Post Payments Bank opens 2.68 crore accounts in 2024, 59 pc belong to women  India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) opened 2.68 crore accounts in 2024 (till November), with 1.56 crore or 59 per cent being owned by women and 77 per cent accounts being opened in rural parts of the country, the government said on Friday.  While 1.04 crore customers availed mobile banking services, 69 lakh utilised VDC (virtual debit card) services and around 2,600 crore were disbursed through AePS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment System) in the January-November period. About 3.62 crore...
India Post Payments Bank opens 2.68 crore accounts in 2024, 59 pc belong to women
India Post Payments Bank opens 2.68 crore accounts in 2024, 59 pc belong to women
Source: IANS
2024-12-20 03:00:24 pm
Nearly 11.6 lakh women now directors at public, private firms in India: Centre Nearly 11.6 lakh women directors are currently associated with public and private companies in the country, the government informed the Parliament on Tuesday, as it continues to encourage women participation in decision-making at various levels in enterprises across the spectrum.  While 11,11,040 women are directors in private companies (including OPCs), 46,939 are associated with unlisted public companies and 8,672 with listed public companies, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs...
Nearly 11.6 lakh women now directors at public, private firms in India: Centre
Nearly 11.6 lakh women now directors at public, private firms in India: Centre
Source: IANS
2024-12-17 05:32:00 pm
Women`s workforce in Indian tech sector to grow 5.5 pc annually in next three years The overall annual growth in the women's workforce in the tech sector is anticipated to be 5.5 per cent over the next three years, according to a report.  The report by TeamLease Digital showed that the Women's Workforce Participation Rate (WPR) in the tech industry in India is projected to experience growth, rising from 10.8 per cent in 2022 to an estimated 14.9 per cent by 2027. Companies are actively recruiting women to lead innovation and bring unique perspectives to hi...
Women`s workforce in Indian tech sector to grow 5.5 pc annually in next three years
Women`s workforce in Indian tech sector to grow 5.5 pc annually in next three years
Source: IANS
2024-12-17 03:03:11 pm
Female participation in government`s vocational training initiative sees 20 pc rise The Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has seen female participation in vocational training rose from 12 per cent in 2017-18 to 20 per cent in 2022-23.  According to Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE), the initiative has focused on strengthening the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) ecosystem across the country. “Under STRIVE, financial support has been provided to enh...
Female participation in government`s vocational training initiative sees 20 pc rise
Female participation in government`s vocational training initiative sees 20 pc rise
Source: IANS
2024-12-14 12:31:10 pm
Women now own 20.5 pc of MSMEs in India, startups surge in tier 2 and 3 cities Women now own 20.5 per cent of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India as approximately 45 per cent of startups now originate from tier 2 and 3 cities, indicating a significant shift towards regional entrepreneurial growth, according to a report on Wednesday.  Over 1,000 incubators across the country are facilitating access to resources, mentorship, and funding, said the KPMG in India report. Initiatives like the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and Pradhan Mantri...
Women now own 20.5 pc of MSMEs in India, startups surge in tier 2 and 3 cities
Women now own 20.5 pc of MSMEs in India, startups surge in tier 2 and 3 cities
Source: IANS
2024-12-11 01:42:12 pm
India can create over 30 mn new women-owned enterprises India has the potential to create more than 30 million new women-owned enterprises, according to a report.  The report -- on democratisation of entrepreneurship in India -- by consulting firm KPMG stated that this can translate to 150 to 170 million more jobs in the country. Investing in women-led ventures can have a multiplier effect, as they are more likely to reinvest in their communities, the report said. Further, boosting venture capital (VC) funding in women-led startups i...
India can create over 30 mn new women-owned enterprises
India can create over 30 mn new women-owned enterprises
Source: IANS
2024-12-11 11:47:19 am
73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre Nearly 73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director -- nearly half of the 1,52,139 startups supported by the government, thus showcasing the crucial role women play in driving innovation and economic growth, a government statement said on Tuesday.  Women entrepreneurs are emerging as radiant beacons of innovation and resilience, transforming industries and breaking barriers with their visionary leadership, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry statement. ...
73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre
73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre
Source: IANS
2024-12-11 08:47:29 am
Women-led startups thriving across 600+ districts in India: Jitin Prasada  Startups led by women are thriving across more than 600 districts in India's tech ecosystem, said Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Jitin Prasada. Prasada stated that more than half of the startups in these districts are being led by women. He said this while inaugurating the 4th edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) at Bharat Mandapam.  This year’s theme, “Innovating Internet Governance for India”, h...
Women-led startups thriving across 600+ districts in India: Jitin Prasada
Women-led startups thriving across 600+ districts in India: Jitin Prasada
Source: IANS
2024-12-10 09:10:33 am
PM Narendra Modi to launch Bima Sakhi scheme to empower women in Haryana Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana on December 9 to launch 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' in line with his commitment to women empowerment and financial inclusion.  According to a PMO statement, the launch at the historic city of Panipat is an initiative of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) designed to empower women aged 18-70 years, who have passed Class X. They will receive specialised training and a stipend for the first three years to promote financial lit...
PM Narendra Modi to launch Bima Sakhi scheme to empower women in Haryana
PM Narendra Modi to launch Bima Sakhi scheme to empower women in Haryana
Source: IANS
2024-12-08 05:29:50 pm
Number of women filing income tax returns in India surge 25.3 pc in 4 years The total number of women filing income tax returns in India has shot up by a robust 25.3 per cent in the last four years from 1.83 crore in assessment year (AY) 2019-20 to over 2.29 crore in AY 2023-24, according to figures compiled by the Income Tax Department.   This reflects the increasing number of women getting well-paid jobs or running their own business ventures, a senior official said. The total number of income tax returns (ITRs), that include both individuals and corpora...
Number of women filing income tax returns in India surge 25.3 pc in 4 years
Number of women filing income tax returns in India surge 25.3 pc in 4 years
Source: IANS
2024-12-01 02:57:05 pm
Learn from Indian women how to invest in gold and silver: Jim Rogers  As the prices of gold and silver continue to rise amid geo-political tensions, ace global investor Jim Rogers has an advice for people: stay invested in precious metals and nothing can teach us better about bullion than Indian women.  In an interaction with IANS on Thursday, Rogers, who is known for his expertise and strategic insights, said he owns both gold and silver. “Everybody should own gold and silver. That is one thing I learned in India where women in the marke...
Learn from Indian women how to invest in gold and silver: Jim Rogers
Learn from Indian women how to invest in gold and silver: Jim Rogers
Source: IANS
2024-11-29 09:41:57 am
Women employees in India`s workforce surge from 22 per cent to 40.3 per cent in 6 years The labour data compiled since 2017-18 shows that women's participation in India's labour force and the workforce has significantly increased over the years, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.  Figures in the latest Annual PLFS Reports show that the proportion of women in the estimated Worker Population Ratio (WPR) indicating employment, jumped from 22 per cent in 2017-18 to a robust 40.3 per cent in 2023-24. Simi...
Women employees in India`s workforce surge from 22 per cent to 40.3 per cent in 6 years
Women employees in India`s workforce surge from 22 per cent to 40.3 per cent in 6 years
Source: IANS
2024-11-29 09:21:05 am
The Power of Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future of Business and Politics Over the past few decades, women have made significant strides in leadership roles across various sectors, particularly in business and politics. While progress continues to be made, there is still much work to be done to ensure that women have equal opportunities to lead. This article explores the power of women in leadership positions, examining their impact on shaping the future of both business and politics. By spotlighting prominent female leaders and their contributions, we can better u...
The Power of Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future of Business and Politics
The Power of Women in Leadership: Shaping the Future of Business and Politics
Source: IGI Editorial
2024-11-27 05:58:47 pm
Women and Wealth: Breaking Barriers to Financial Independence In the modern world, women are increasingly stepping into the spotlight as financial decision-makers, reshaping the narrative around wealth and independence. Traditionally sidelined from conversations about money, women today are breaking barriers to claim their rightful place in financial arenas, whether it’s investing, budgeting, or entrepreneurship. The Importance of Financial Independence Financial independence empowers women to make decisions that align with their goals, values...
Women and Wealth: Breaking Barriers to Financial Independence
Women and Wealth: Breaking Barriers to Financial Independence
Source: IGI Editorial
2024-11-24 09:23:58 am
Women entrepreneurs driving innovation, growth in gem & jewellery sector: Smriti Irani Women in the gem and jewellery industry possess immense potential and are driving innovation and growth in the gem and jewellery sector, said former Union Minister Smriti Irani.  She said this at an event organised by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) in New Delhi. The event highlighted the critical role of women in driving innovation and growth in the gem and jewellery sector. Irani shared her vision for creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for...
Women entrepreneurs driving innovation, growth in gem & jewellery sector: Smriti Irani
Women entrepreneurs driving innovation, growth in gem & jewellery sector: Smriti Irani
Source: IANS
2024-11-21 10:33:56 am
Government targets 100 pc ownership by women under PMAY-G scheme About 74 per cent of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) houses are owned by women, and the scheme now aspires to provide 100 per cent ownership to women, the government said on Wednesday.  Skilled employment has also been a priority, with almost three lakh rural masons trained in disaster-resilient construction, boosting their employability, said the Ministry of Rural Development, as it celebrated ‘Awaas Diwas 2024’, the 8th anniversary of the PMAY-G scheme. ...
Government targets 100 pc ownership by women under PMAY-G scheme
Government targets 100 pc ownership by women under PMAY-G scheme
Source: IANS
2024-11-21 09:18:10 am
Women in India getting more jobs, higher pay over last 6 years: Centre There has been an enhanced engagement of women in economic activity in India, accompanied by a declining unemployment rate and upward trend of educated women in the workforce over the last six years, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.  The Ministry’s figures also show a steady increase in the earnings of women across employment categories. Besides, there has been a sharp rise in female labour force participation in rural areas due to an increased...
Women in India getting more jobs, higher pay over last 6 years: Centre
Women in India getting more jobs, higher pay over last 6 years: Centre
Source: IANS
2024-11-19 10:41:46 am
Centre`s new programme to support women beauty entrepreneurs The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), a public-private partnership under the Niti Aayog, on Friday announced the launch of a pilot programme in partnership with Urban Company to support women in the beauty and wellness sector to scale up their businesses.  “Urban Company will spearhead the programme, collaborating with other key stakeholders to identify women working in micro-units and support their business growth,” Niti Aayog said. The pilot will shortlist 25 wom...
Centre`s new programme to support women beauty entrepreneurs
Centre`s new programme to support women beauty entrepreneurs
Source: IANS
2024-11-15 05:50:54 pm
200 Indian women entrepreneurs set to raise Rs 850 cr from investors: Goldman Sachs At least 200 women entrepreneurs in India are poised to raise an estimated Rs 850 crore ($100 million) from investors, helping to expand businesses and create new jobs, Goldman Sachs announced on Friday.  According to Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, the ‘Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women’ initiative highlights the untapped potential in women. “I am confident that they will continue to break barriers and empower others. They are committed to investi...
200 Indian women entrepreneurs set to raise Rs 850 cr from investors: Goldman Sachs
200 Indian women entrepreneurs set to raise Rs 850 cr from investors: Goldman Sachs
Source: IANS
2024-11-08 11:59:54 am
Women in Business: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Transformation Across Industries In recent decades, women have emerged as transformative forces in the business world, redefining leadership, innovation, and industry dynamics. Their contributions are reshaping corporate cultures, driving economic growth, and encouraging future generations to aspire to roles that were once limited. This article dives into the evolving role of women in business, the challenges they overcome, and the opportunities that lie ahead for a more inclusive and prosperous global economy. Women Rede...
Women in Business: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Transformation Across Industries
Women in Business: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Transformation Across Industries
Source: InvestmentguruIndia
2024-11-04 04:46:05 pm
Empowering Women Today: Redefining Strength, Independence, and Progress in the Modern World In today's world, women empowerment is not just a movement; it's a powerful transformation reshaping societies, economies, and entire cultures. This empowerment is multifaceted, encompassing economic independence, social equality, personal growth, and the dismantling of age-old barriers. As women assert their presence in fields that were once exclusively male-dominated, they are paving the way for future generations to pursue their dreams without limits. Women are now taking on lea...
Empowering Women Today: Redefining Strength, Independence, and Progress in the Modern World
Empowering Women Today: Redefining Strength, Independence, and Progress in the Modern World
Source: InvestmentguruIndia
2024-11-03 11:20:55 am
Finolex Pipes & Fittings` Diwali Short Film Celebrates the Goddess Laxmi in Every Woman Finolex Pipes and Fittings, India's most trusted pipe brand, has launched an inspiring Diwali short film that redefines prosperity through the lens of women empowerment. What begins as a plumbing emergency on Diwali transforms into a story of divine intervention and entrepreneurial awakening. When a broken pipe threatens to derail a homemaker's festival preparations, she encounters an unexpected embodiment of Goddess Laxmi – a skilled female plumber who brings more than just ...
Finolex Pipes & Fittings` Diwali Short Film Celebrates the Goddess Laxmi in Every Woman
Finolex Pipes & Fittings` Diwali Short Film Celebrates the Goddess Laxmi in Every Woman
Source: PR Agency
2024-10-28 04:13:47 pm
Women breaking glass ceilings in every sphere: Leading Indian businesswomen  A panel discussion of the country's leading businesswomen at the ‘NDTV World Summit 2024’ highlighted the vital role of women workforce in fostering a better future, creating a new paradigm of leadership and also breaking new benchmarks on the global stage.  The panel included leading Indian businesswomen such as Kami Viswanathan, President of FedEx Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa (MEISA), Preeti Bajaj, CEO and MD of Luminous Power Technologies, and ...
Women breaking glass ceilings in every sphere: Leading Indian businesswomen
Women breaking glass ceilings in every sphere: Leading Indian businesswomen
Source: IANS
2024-10-23 06:09:45 pm
Luminous CEO stresses need for collective effort to increase women's role in economy Preeti Bajaj, CEO and MD of Luminous Power Technologies, emphasised the need for the collective role of the government, industry, and citizens in increasing women's participation in the economy to 50 per cent, a crucial step for India to achieve its goal of becoming the third-largest economy in the world.  Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the NDTV World Summit, Bajaj said, "India has made a lot of progress, but for our nation to realise Prime Minister Modi's dream of ...
Luminous CEO stresses need for collective effort to increase women's role in economy
Luminous CEO stresses need for collective effort to increase women's role in economy
Source: IANS
2024-10-22 05:40:25 pm
Leading businesswomen discuss role of women workforce in fostering better future  A panel discussion of the country's leading businesswomen at the NDTV World Summit 2024 on Tuesday, highlighted the vital role of women workforce in fostering a better future, creating a new paradigm of leadership and also breaking new benchmarks on the global stage.    The panel included leading Indian businesswomen such as Kami Swaminath, President of FedEx, Preeti Bajaj, CEO and MD of Luminous Power Technologies, and Padmaja Ruparel, Co-Founder of the Indian Angel...
Leading businesswomen discuss role of women workforce in fostering better future
Leading businesswomen discuss role of women workforce in fostering better future
Source: IANS
2024-10-22 03:18:51 pm
ITU-WTSA 2024 in India sees highest-ever women participation in its history The International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) 'World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024’ in India saw highest-ever women participation in its history, marking a significant step toward gender-balanced delegations and leadership roles, it was announced on Friday.  According to Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General of the ITU, the industry must increase the number of women in leadership roles, especially in the standards study groups. “...
ITU-WTSA 2024 in India sees highest-ever women participation in its history
ITU-WTSA 2024 in India sees highest-ever women participation in its history
Source: IANS
2024-10-18 01:42:32 pm
Trane Technologies Honored as One of India`s Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women 2024 by Great Place to Work Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized by Great Place to Work (GPTW) India as one of the Top 100 (Large) Best WorkplacesTM for Women 2024.This accolade highlights the top 100 large-size employers in India that have created outstanding workplaces for women, recognizing their broader effort to promote gender diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. This marks the first time Trane Technologies has made this prestigious lis...
Trane Technologies Honored as One of India`s Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women 2024 by Great Place to Work
Trane Technologies Honored as One of India`s Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women 2024 by Great Place to Work
Source: PR Agency
2024-10-08 04:08:16 pm
Indian women`s representation in workforce plateaued at 26pc in 2024 The representation of women in the Indian workforce has plateaued at 26 per cent, with just 16 per cent of the fairer sex seen in the executive or C-level positions, according to a report on Tuesday.  The report by Great Place To Work, a workplace assessment and recognition organisation, showed that there remains an 11 per cent gap in women's representation from mid-level managers to CEOs in India. The report also highlighted a pivotal factor for women’s success in the wo...
Indian women`s representation in workforce plateaued at 26pc in 2024
Indian women`s representation in workforce plateaued at 26pc in 2024
Source: IANS
2024-10-01 01:57:03 pm
PM Narendra Modi`s policies reshaping women`s role in India`s workforce: Mansukh Mandaviya Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies are quietly reshaping women's role in India's workforce, said Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday.  Mandaviya called it a ‘silent revolution’ taking place in India's labour force. "India’s workforce is now witnessing what no one expected...Women are leading the charge, taking on greater responsibilities, and breaking barriers like never before!" "India has been quietly engineer...
PM Narendra Modi`s policies reshaping women`s role in India`s workforce: Mansukh Mandaviya
PM Narendra Modi`s policies reshaping women`s role in India`s workforce: Mansukh Mandaviya
Source: IANS
2024-09-27 10:21:03 am
Women`s representation in India Inc remains stable Women’s representation in India Inc remains stable and the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector leads when it comes to ‘women in leadership’ roles, a report said on Wednesday.  In the BFSI segment, 24.5 per cent of corporate executives are women, followed by FMCG which has 21.5 per cent women at the leadership levels, according to the report by Avtar, a leading workplace culture consulting company. Global capability centres (GCCs) report the lowest...
Women`s representation in India Inc remains stable
Women`s representation in India Inc remains stable
Source: IANS
2024-09-26 08:30:13 am
Ugro Capital Unveils second edition of MSME Sampark Report, reinforcing the positive outlook on MSMES & Emphasizing `MSME Achha Hai` UGRO Capital, a leading DataTech NBFC focused on MSME lending, in collaboration with Dun & Bradstreet announced today the release of the second edition of the MSME Sampark – a Bi-annual report on the latest in MSME Lending ecosystem. The report offers critical insights into the recovery of India's MSME sector, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and showcases the sector’s pivotal role in India's economic growth as the country progresses toward its g...
Ugro Capital Unveils second edition of MSME Sampark Report, reinforcing the positive outlook on MSMES & Emphasizing `MSME Achha Hai`
Ugro Capital Unveils second edition of MSME Sampark Report, reinforcing the positive outlook on MSMES & Emphasizing `MSME Achha Hai`
Source: PR Agency
2024-09-22 05:09:15 pm
India plans to increase women`s participation in aviation sector to 25pc by 2025: Ram Mohan Naidu Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu highlighted India's ambition to increase women's participation in aviation to 25 per cent by 2025.  Addressing the two-day Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation (APMC) that will end on Thursday, Ram Mohan Naidu stated that the conference reflects the shared vision of the Asia-Pacific region to build a more connected, resilient and robust aviation landscape. The minister emphasised the region's goal to ac...
India plans to increase women`s participation in aviation sector to 25pc by 2025: Ram Mohan Naidu
India plans to increase women`s participation in aviation sector to 25pc by 2025: Ram Mohan Naidu
Source: IANS
2024-09-12 02:27:42 pm
Women-led startups to put India on global map: Dr Jitendra Singh Women-led startups will place India on the global map in years to come, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, said on Friday.  Emphasising India's roadmap to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047 with startups playing a crucial role in the journey, Dr Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out the vision of Indian startups leading the global innovation race, with women-led businesses at the forefront across sectors. ...
Women-led startups to put India on global map: Dr Jitendra Singh
Women-led startups to put India on global map: Dr Jitendra Singh
Source: IANS
2024-09-06 04:51:25 pm
Indian women leading 18pc of 111 unicorns in India: FM Indian women are rising the corporate ladder as they are leading about 18 per cent of 111 unicorns (valued at $1 billion) in the startup and financial technology space, said Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister.  Speaking at a conference organised by the FICCI-FLO Chennai Chapter in Chennai, Sitharaman said the number of women directors in active corporate companies has increased more than three times in the last decade. From 2.58 lakh in 2014, women directors associated with...
Indian women leading 18pc of 111 unicorns in India: FM
Indian women leading 18pc of 111 unicorns in India: FM
Source: IANS
2024-09-05 12:46:41 pm
ASDC at ACC Gagal empowers transformative journey of young woman from Barmana through upskilling course ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, remains committed to transforming lives through upskilling with the Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC), under the Adani Foundation. One such transformative story is of Ms. Kanchan, a determined young woman from Barmana village in Bilaspur near the ACC Gagal plant. Born into modest means, Ms. Kanchan faced many hardships. After her father's demise, her mother, Mrs. Anita Devi, supported the family alone...
ASDC at ACC Gagal empowers transformative journey of young woman from Barmana through upskilling course
ASDC at ACC Gagal empowers transformative journey of young woman from Barmana through upskilling course
Source: PR Agency
2024-09-02 03:54:25 pm
Future Generali India Life Insurance Launches `WiN` - a Women-led Digital Sales Channel Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd. has launched a new digital, women-led sales distribution channel- 'Women in Insurance' (WiN). Aimed at revolutionising the life insurance sector, the WiN channel will enlist young, digitally-savvy Gen Z women into its sales force. Recognizing the active engagement of India's internet users with brands on social media, Future Generali India Life Insurance aims to leverage opportunities presented by digital media platforms through...
Future Generali India Life Insurance Launches `WiN` - a Women-led Digital Sales Channel
Future Generali India Life Insurance Launches `WiN` - a Women-led Digital Sales Channel
Source: PR Agency
2024-08-28 12:41:22 pm
Online e-commerce vendors created 1.6 crore jobs in India, 35 lakh women E-commerce has been a key driver of employment generation in India and online vendors have likely generated 15.8 million (almost 1.6 crore) jobs in the country that includes about 3.5 million (35 lakh) for women, a report said on Wednesday.  Released by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal at an event here, the report by Pahle India Foundation (PIF), a New Delhi-based policy research institute, said that 1.76 million retail enterprises in the country now participate in the e-commerce ...
Online e-commerce vendors created 1.6 crore jobs in India, 35 lakh women
Online e-commerce vendors created 1.6 crore jobs in India, 35 lakh women
Source: IANS
2024-08-21 05:46:55 pm
Most women keen to use GenAI for career growth, just a third trained to use A significant majority of women find it crucial to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost their careers, yet only one-third are prepared by employers to use the technology, said a report on Thursday.  The report by the IT industry’s apex body Nasscom was launched on the sidelines of the Nasscom Global Inclusion Summit at Bengaluru. The findings point out that women view Gen AI tools as a significant boost to their perceived competence. About 45 per cent of the s...
Most women keen to use GenAI for career growth, just a third trained to use
Most women keen to use GenAI for career growth, just a third trained to use
Source: IANS
2024-08-08 05:48:25 pm
Centre undertook various initiatives to boost women entrepreneurship: Jayant Chaudhary The Union government has undertaken various initiatives to encourage women entrepreneurship across the country, said Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Chaudhary informed the Upper House of Parliament that the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) and In...
Centre undertook various initiatives to boost women entrepreneurship: Jayant Chaudhary
Centre undertook various initiatives to boost women entrepreneurship: Jayant Chaudhary
Source: IANS
2024-08-07 05:13:45 pm
Suryoday Small Finance Bank becomes the first in the SFB category to introduce an all-exclusive Women managed branches – Suryoday Roshni Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB), one of the leading new-age digital banks in India, announced the launch of its all-exclusive women-managed branches— Suryoday Roshni. The very first in the SFB category, it's an all-exclusive, women-managed branches, launched to fulfill the financial needs of microfinance customers. The initial launch includes 6 Inclusive Finance branches, which are designed specifically to cater to the unique financial needs of women customers. Becoming&n...
Suryoday Small Finance Bank becomes the first in the SFB category to introduce an all-exclusive Women managed branches – Suryoday Roshni
Suryoday Small Finance Bank becomes the first in the SFB category to introduce an all-exclusive Women managed branches – Suryoday Roshni
Source: PR Agency
2024-07-20 12:26:46 pm
LXME Launches New Emergency Solution to Safeguard Women's Financial Security in partnership with Edelweiss Mutual Fund LXME, India's leading fnancial platform for women, is proud to announce the launch of its latest product, the Emergency Solution powered by Edelweiss Mutual Fund. This new Solution is designed to provide women with a safety net, ensuring they are prepared for any unforeseen emergencies without the need to dip into their savings or hard-earned investments. In the realm of personal ?nance, an emergency fund is the most crucial asset one can build. ...
LXME Launches New Emergency Solution to Safeguard Women's Financial Security in partnership with Edelweiss Mutual Fund
LXME Launches New Emergency Solution to Safeguard Women's Financial Security in partnership with Edelweiss Mutual Fund
Source: PR Agency
2024-07-12 05:33:33 pm
CyberPeace Foundation, NCW aims for 10 lakh women`s training in Digital Shakti 5.0 CyberPeace Foundation (CPF), along with the National Commission for Women (NCW), on Friday launched the fifth phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign, a pan-India project on digitally empowering and upskilling women and girls in cyberspace, with an aim to increase the number to 10 lakh.Digital Shakti was started in 2018 with the vision of introducing women to the digital era to enhance their skills. This initiative began at Punjab University. So far, it has trained 6 lakh women on how to be safe...
CyberPeace Foundation, NCW aims for 10 lakh women`s training in Digital Shakti 5.0
CyberPeace Foundation, NCW aims for 10 lakh women`s training in Digital Shakti 5.0
Source: IANS
2024-07-05 05:32:50 pm
Strengthening women-led development : Applications open for WomenLeaders India Fellowship 2024-25 powered by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices Global Partnership Following the success of the inaugural WomenLeaders India Fellowship powered by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices to nurture women leaders in the social sector in 2022-23, Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices are thrilled to launch the call for applications for the 2024-25 cohort. In 2023, India’s G20 Presidency shifted focus for the first time, from women’s development to women-led development. India’s collective and unwavering dedication to champion ‘Gender Equ...
Strengthening women-led development : Applications open for WomenLeaders India Fellowship 2024-25 powered by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices Global Partnership
Strengthening women-led development : Applications open for WomenLeaders India Fellowship 2024-25 powered by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices Global Partnership
Source: PR Agency
2024-07-02 04:10:46 pm
FedEx Continues To Empower Women Entrepreneurs To Be Atmanirbhar FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, has furthered its commitment to gender diversity and economic empowerment through the 'Saksham' initiative. In collaboration with United Way Mumbai (UWM), FedEx distributed Saksham kits to over 110 women entrepreneurs from lower-income groups to help them scale their businesses. Since its launch in 2021, thousands of women small business owners have be...
FedEx Continues To Empower Women Entrepreneurs To Be Atmanirbhar
FedEx Continues To Empower Women Entrepreneurs To Be Atmanirbhar
Source: PR Agency
2024-05-28 05:49:57 pm
Address by RIL Director Ms. Isha M. Ambani at the opening ceremony of Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day India 2024 Good afternoon, Ladies & Gentlemen. And a very special Good Afternoon to all the young girls, the bright young minds who are torch bearers of the new India, attending the event. It is a privilege for me to be addressing this event, for which I must thank the Department of Telecom, Government of India, the International Telecommunications Union (South Asia), the Innovation Centre, Delhi, and other agencies of the United Nations who are hosting the Girls in ICT Day, 2024. We are li...
Address by RIL Director Ms. Isha M. Ambani at the opening ceremony of Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day India 2024
Address by RIL Director Ms. Isha M. Ambani at the opening ceremony of Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day India 2024
Source: PR Agency
2024-05-16 06:12:51 pm
Mahindra & Mahindra joins MSDE to skill women to become drone pilots Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for the flagship Drone Didi Yojna, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to skill women to become drone pilots. Under this partnership, Mahindra and MSDE will conduct two pilots at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) in Hyderabad and Noida to skill 500 women in batches of 20 each. The 15-day curriculum, which has been approved by the D...
Mahindra & Mahindra joins MSDE to skill women to become drone pilots
Mahindra & Mahindra joins MSDE to skill women to become drone pilots
Source: IANS
2024-05-11 09:35:04 am