The Week That Was: AU Udyogini Empowers Women, Credit Gap Facing Indian MSMEs, Top Cardiologists Warn of Rising Obesity & More

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 18 May 2025

Individuals in society have a set idea of viewing men as frontline workers and women taking care of the household chores. But in contemporary times, everything has changed exceptionally. Indian women in all corners of society have demonstrated their best skills and capabilities of performing extraordinary work that was to some extent male-dominated. Women of India have made significant contributions in many aspects of the society for developing the country. Women these days are proving their worth and confidence in all possible fields. Indian women are actually shining throughout the world.

Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine has done some such news this week, where Indian women have demonstrated their strength and adaptability.

Kottarakkara Gears Up to Host International Women's Film Festival from May 23-25

Scheduled for May 23 to 25, the sixth International Women’s Film Festival will be organized by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy under the Department of Culture, with delegate registration starting at 11 a.m. on Friday. The festival will serve as a recognized platform to showcase global female filmmakers.

AU Udyogini Empowers 320 Women to Launch Micro-Enterprises in Rural India

Magic Bus India Foundation together with AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India's largest small finance bank, has enabled 320 women to set up micro-enterprises in 49 villages in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan under the AU Udyogini programme for FY 2024–25.

30 Lakh Crore Credit Gap Facing Indian MSMEs, Gap Even Larger for Women-Owned MSMEs

The recent study by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) titled "Understanding Indian MSME Sector: Progress and Challenges" has shown a ₹30 lakh crore credit gap, the largest being suffered by India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). 

Top Cardiologists Warn of Rising Obesity & Heart Failure in Indian Women, Urge Urgent Reforms

India's top cardiologists and medical experts raised an alarm about a fast-developing crisis: the increasing incidence of obesity and heart failure in women. During the National Conference on Obesity and Heart Failure in Women in New Delhi, they urged the country to implement immediate reforms in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, stressing the importance of gender-based solutions in cardiac care. 

Indian Women's Cricket team Register 97 Run Win Over SL in Tri-Series Final

Sunday saw a thrilling final of the women’s ODI Tri-series played between India, Sri Lanka and South Africa. Team India registered a massive 97 run win over host Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.