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Indian government forms advisory council to strengthen and empower startups
The government of India is planning to form a committee of some of the biggest personalities in the Indian startup and technology ecosystem, which will provide advice and knowhow on…
The 5 international women entrepreneurs to watch out for in 2020!
2020 marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in The US – on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment to its Constitution finally gave women in the country their full…
Women Chauffeurs take to the road to drive change in India
More and more women are today choosing to be professional chauffeurs, as a way of taking control of their lives. Driving everything from cars and two-wheelers to even buses and…
Brinda Somaya launches Women in Design 2020+ to encourage and support women entrepreneurs
Renowned architect Brinda Somaya is all set to curate the ‘Women in Design 2020+’ international conference, which will see more than 35 women in architecture and design from all over…
Nitin Gadkari’s wife launches 4-Day MSME expo for women entrepreneurs in Nagpur
The Union MSME Ministry, in partnership with the MSME Development Institute in Nagpur and the Swayampurna Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha (SBS), conducted a four-day expo aimed at helping women become financially independent.…
Assam govt to give Rs 30,000 to every bride who shuns child marriage
Brides in Assam who are 18 years and above, hold at least a matriculation degree, and whose annual family income (combined income of the bride and her parents) is not…
Rajasthan government unveils Rs 1,000-crore fund for women empowerment
The Rajasthan government has launched a Rs 1,000-crore fund for the empowerment of women. The fund, called the ‘Indira Mahila Shakti Nidhi’, aims to empower women through various state government…
Tough steps proposed to end torture of Bangladeshi female expat workers
A parliamentary watchdog in Bangladesh has called for stringent steps to stop the torture and harassment of Bangladeshi women workers in foreign lands. At a meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad…
Budget 2020: New initiatives to promote Entrepreneurship
Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan (PM-YUVA Yojana) is likely to make a special thrust in the Union Budget 2020, to be presented on February 1, 2020. According to sources…