The Week That Was: India Chapter of Women in Film, Meghalaya's Rose Angelina, Woman Cyclist & More

By: WE Staff | Monday, 21 July 2025

Over the past decade, the rise of women in the corporate world has been notable, indicating that they are making progress in the right direction. India's women's empowerment movement is a dynamic one, driven by policy reforms, societal changes, and an increase in the number of female entrepreneurs, political leaders, and activists. Breaking years of stereotypes, Indian women are proving themselves to be excellent homemakers and businesswomen.

From corporate to politics, women can be seen everywhere, reclaiming their value by becoming decision-makers, as Guneet Monga Launches India Chapter of Women in Film, Ruchika Singh claims 5 medals at Fire Games 2025, BCCL launches women-led initiatives in Dhanbad, and more

Ruchika Singh Becomes First Indian Woman Cyclist to Win 5 Medals at Fire Games 2025

In a first in Indian sports history, Ruchika Singh has emerged the first Indian female cyclist to bag five medals at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 in Alabama, USA. Riding for India in five tough cycling events — Road Race, Time Trial, Sprint, Hill Climb, and Circuit Race — Ruchika claimed a bronze medal each, creating a landmark victory for Indian cycling as well as for women in the uniformed services.

Shakti Scheme Hits Milestone: 500 Crore Free Bus Rides for Women Across Karnataka

The state government's Shakti Scheme, which was kicked off on June 11, 2023, has recorded a historic milestone in providing 500 crore complimentary bus travel for women throughout the state by July 14, 2025. The milestone is a national record in public welfare transport and goes on to prove the government's firm commitment towards women empowerment.

BCCL Launches Women-Led Initiatives in Dhanbad to Boost Gender Inclusivity

In a forward-thinking step towards gender inclusiveness and empowerment, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), which is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has initiated two historic women-run schemes in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

The first scheme initiated the overall changeover at Koyla Nagar Hospital, which is run completely by women doctors, nurses, as well as support staff — as a landmark achievement in the field of public sector healthcare. The transition was officially launched by BCCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Samiran Dutta, with senior officials and prominent women healthcare professionals like Dr. Poonam Dubey, Chief of Medical Services, and Dr. Vandana Thakur, Chief Medical Officer Central Hospital Dhanbad in attendance.

Guneet Monga Launches India Chapter of Women in Film

Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga inaugurated formally the India chapter of Women in Film (WIF), a global body dedicated to promoting gender parity in the entertainment and film industry.

The inaugural function was organized at the 'Golden Lens' symposium, conducted by the Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO), and held at ITC Kakatiya. The launch was met with an enormous response by over 200 members.

Digital India@10 honors Meghalaya's Rose Angelina for Rural Tech Empowerment

Rose Angelina M. Kharsyntiew, a Village Level Entrepreneur from Mairang, Meghalaya, was honored at the Digital India@10 national celebration in New Delhi for her significant role in bridging the digital divide in rural India. She founded Rose CSC, providing essential digital services, including government schemes, banking, insurance, telemedicine, and digital literacy. Kharsyntiew's journey from job seeker to respected community leader was celebrated during the 10-year Digital India initiative.

Telangana Govt Unveils Special Action Plan for Women's Economic Empowerment

Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Thursday revealed that the government is in active process of formulating a special action plan of economic empowerment of women in the state.

Speaking on the occasion of “Indira Mahila Shakti” celebrations organized at Girijan Bhavan in Mulugu district headquarters, the minister—along with Bhadrachalam MLA Tellam Venkata Rao, Additional CEO of SERP P. Katyayani Devi, District Collector Divakar TS, Market Committee Chairperson Rega Kalyani, and Grandhalaya Samstha Chairperson Banoth Ravi Chander—distributed interest-free loan cheques, loan insurance, and accident claim cheques to the beneficiaries.