India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, is one of the laggards when it comes to female participation in organisations and businesses. The country has been ranked a…
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Women struggle to find funds for business, investors still under hold of patriarchy
It is not easy to be a woman entrepreneur. It is not simply a question of entering domains that were considered exclusive to males and engaging in activities that only…
More women employable in India but participation rate still low
Today, women in India are just as capable and employable as men. However, a number of critical sectors, such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare continue to lag behind in female…
How a painful twist of fate turned this woman into a champion entrepreneur
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,…
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…