Varuna Anand never thought she would be an entrepreneur, but the demise of her husband changed her life. A qualified textile designer, Varuna, used to design sarees and home furnishings,…
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Tata Power empowers women through powerful Dhaaga programme
India’s largest integrated power company Tata Power has come up with an initiative to empower underprivileged women and make them financially independent. Named as ‘Dhaaga’, the initiative aims to provide…
Caring for family still a ‘penalty’ for working women
Women today may have matched men stride for stride in their careers, but unlike the latter, they are slowed down by traditional role allocations, even in this day and age.…
Government constitutes Special awards for Startups to help Women Entrepreneurs
In a move to encourage women entrepreneurs Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced institution of three special awards for startups making impact on women entrepreneurs,…
ICC extends partnership with UNICEF till Women’s T20 World Cup 2020
With the aim of empowering women and girl through cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced the extension of its partnership with UNICEF till the ICC Women’s T20 World…
Johnson Controls India Limited launches new skill development centre in Tirupati to upskill Andhra youth, in partnership with APSSDC
Johnson Controls India Limited launches new skill development centre in Tirupati to upskill Andhra youth,in partnership with APSSDC On Monday, December 23rd, Johnson Controls – Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited…
Tribal economy to get boost through Women Entrepreneurs
Project All India Road Show for Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship (AIRSWEEE) has sharpened the focus within TiE to further promote entrepreneurship initiatives for women. The project is expected to…
Women Entrepreneurs to get more policy support in 2020
The government plans to give special thrust in 2020 to encourage women entrepreneurship within the country, especially the micro women entrepreneurs to start new businesses and scale up existing enterprises…
WE Hub partners with Startup India to launch women entrepreneurship program in Telangana
Yesterday, WE Hub announced that it has partnered with Startup India, DPIIT, to launch the previously announced flagship women entrepreneurship program, titled WING (Women Rise Together program in Telangana). WE…
Spokane, WA, conducts women’s entrepreneurship programme with US Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and DSA
A women’s entrepreneurship roundtable was conducted on Friday, December 13, in Spokane, Washington state, at Greater Spokane Incorporated, in association with United States Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and the…