hindustantimes.com Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced the government’s plan to raise the target for helping women associated with self-help groups (SHG) become ‘Lakhpati Didi’ from the existing 20…
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Women’s unemployment rate at 16-month low; labour participation declines
business-standard.com The unemployment rate for women was last this low around Diwali in 2022. The unemployment rate has dropped for women from 14.9 per cent in December 2023 to 11…
More women take to STEM at college. But can India Inc stem their exit from jobs?
livemint.com The country has seen a remarkable rise in women joining colleges, and many of them are studying science and technology courses, but that has failed to significantly improve the…
Women welcome women guests, in Kerala’s spice groves
thehindu.com In Kallam Pullu village, about 45 km from Kozhikode, on the foothills of the Western Ghats, Jisha Vinod has 10 acres of farmland bordering a forest. “There is nutmeg,…
Electric Vehicles pilot launched for rural women entrepreneurs
indiablooms.com SIDBI is taking initiatives to connect smaller towns and religious circuits. The unique attempt is aimed at empowering rural areas. SIDBI is providing support to the identified SEWA sisters…
Australia to fund new programme at Telangana government’s WE Hub
thehindu.com A 13-week pre-incubation programme to support women, the marginalised and the LGBTIQ+ community in entrepreneurship will be offered by Telangana government’s WE Hub with the support of Australian government.…
IIT Mandi iHub showcases rhe success of ‘Drone Didi’ program to Hon’able President of India Doupadi Murmu
timesofindia.indiatimes.com IIT Mandi iHub, a cutting-edge Technology Innovation Hub specialising in Human-Computer Interaction, has garnered prestigious recognition from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) of India for its Drone Didi…
India sets up global alliance to push women empowerment, gen ..
timesofindia.indiatimes.com In a major breakthrough, India has successfully set up a “Global Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality” to push women’s empowerment and gender equality during the…
Budget 2024: Nari-shakti may drive Bharat’s moment in the world order
economictimes.indiatimes.com India is making strides on global platforms ranging from local production boost to attracting foreign companies to shifting supply chains from rival China as it harbors dreams of becoming…
LIBF Expo 2024 for Cross Border Trade and Women Entrepreneurship as India’s Growth Story
apnnews.com LIBF Expo 2024 rings in the New Year with the grand opening at Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat As LIBF Expo 2024 unfolds, it unites global leaders, entrepreneurs,…