The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview (19 - 23 September)

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 24 September 2023

Women are reshaping their own destinies by strongly asserting themselves in a variety of fields, from legal rights to personal empowerment. They now have equal opportunities in society, which gives them more freedom to express themselves. Women's decisions are treated impartially and with respect. Regardless of their age, Indian women are defying societal expectations and succeeding in remarkable ways. They stand out on a global level for their exceptional abilities and achievements. Even in fields where men have traditionally held the majority positions, women leaders and business owners are driving significant societal changes. They are steadfastly committed to changing social mores and leaving a lasting mark on the world. Womenentrepreneurindia.com highlighted these achievers' inspiring stories this week, highlighting their entrepreneurial and leadership successes as a representation of the powerful influence and contributions of women in the workforce.

Indian Women's Hockey Team secures Seventh position at FIH

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced the most recent world rankings on Monday where the Indian Men's Hockey team has secured the third position and the Indian Women's Hockey Team has been placed at the seventh position.

After losing the top positions in the previous year's match, India is back at the table toppers due to its perfect record during the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 in Chennai last month.

https://www.womenentrepreneurindia.com/news/indian-women-s-hockey-team-secures-seventh-position-at-fih-nwid-4031.html

Shallu Jindal Chairperson of JSP Foundation Presented International Woman of the Year Award in Chicago

In collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Chicago, the DTribals held a Swadeshi Mela Indian American Trade Fair where Shallu Jindal, the Chairperson of JSP Foundation was honored with the International Women of the Year Award. This prestigious award was presented to her for her exceptional contributions to social change, which had a positive impact on q0 million people in rural and tribal areas of Jharkhand, Odisha, Chattisgarh, and all over India.

Somnath Ghosh, the Consul General of the Indian Embassy in Chicago, attended the program's inauguration as a Chief guest.

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Online Education in India Sees 500% Surge in Female Enrollment in 2023

Online education in India has witnessed a surge in female enrollment, with a staggering 500% increase in 2023. This surge is reshaping the educational landscape, offering women greater opportunities to pursue their academic goals from the comfort of their homes, and overcoming challenges related to travel, relocation, and family commitments.

https://www.womenentrepreneurindia.com/news/online-education-in-india-sees-500-surge-in-female-enrollment-in-2023-nwid-4038.html

India Storms into Asian Games Women's Cricket Semifinals with Rain-Affected Win Over Malaysia

Smriti Mandhana's spirited Team India has secured a spot in the semifinals of the Asian Games. Their quarterfinal clash against Malaysia, unfortunately, succumbed to the unpredictable whims of nature as rain played spoilsport, forcing an early end to the game. Nevertheless, India clinched a berth in the semis, thanks to their superior seeding.

https://www.womenentrepreneurindia.com/news/india-storms-into-asian-games-women-s-cricket-semifinals-with-rain-affected-win-over-malaysia-nwid-4042.html

In a First, RS Panel Consists of 13 Women Vice-Chairpersons for Women's Bill Discussion

Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has taken a momentous step towards acknowledging the pivotal role of women in Indian politics. On Thursday, he reconstituted a panel comprising 13 accomplished women members of the Rajya Sabha, appointing them as vice-chairpersons for the day. This exceptional move aligns with the ongoing discussions in the Rajya Sabha concerning the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Bill, 2023.

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Historic Women's Reservation Bill Passed by Rajya Sabha: A Milestone for Gender Equality

The Rajya Sabha has approved the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) with overwhelming support, as 215 Members of Parliament voted in favour. This significant legislation seeks to reserve one-third of seats for women in both the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, paving the way for greater female representation in the highest decision-making bodies of the nation.

https://www.womenentrepreneurindia.com/news/historic-women-s-reservation-bill-passed-by-rajya-sabha-a-milestone-for-gender-equality-nwid-4048.html

Women still underrepresented in Fund Management finds Citywire

According to recent data, the asset management sector has not made any significant strides towards gender parity in the past year, and the gender ratio is still highly skewed internationally.

The annual Alpha Female Report from financial publishing and information company Citywire states that there are now only 12.1 per cent more female portfolio managers than there were in 2022. The Female portfolio managers have increased by less than two per cent since 2016. In contrast, there are only 7 per cent of female portfolio managers in India at the moment.

https://www.womenentrepreneurindia.com/news/women-still-underrepresented-in-fund-management-finds-citywire-nwid-4053.html