The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Saturday, 4 November 2023

The empowerment of women has emerged as a pivotal facet of the contemporary world, signifying immense potential. Presently, women thrive across diverse fields, significantly contributing to societal advancement beyond traditional domains. Their influence spans economies, governance, politics, and even sports, underscoring a global unity in supporting initiatives that foster their comprehensive growth, acknowledging their pivotal societal role. Notably, Indian women have recently achieved remarkable milestones, exemplifying exceptional dedication. In line with our magazine's commitment to promoting women's entrepreneurship, our forthcoming weekly summit will highlight womenentrepreneurindia.com, featuring its inspiring stories and news. Join us in celebrating the unyielding spirit of women's empowerment.

ICT Division & Genex Join to Uplift Women in Technology (womenentrepreneurindia.com)

The ICT Division has sealed a momentous partnership with Genex Infosys Ltd for the groundbreaking "Her Power Project." This project, focused on empowering women through technological skill development, marks a significant step towards inclusivity and advancement in the realm of technology.

The "Her Power Project" is set to impart technology training nationwide, with a particular focus on the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Genex Infosys Ltd, in collaboration with Hello World Communication and Times ASL Call Centre Ltd, is geared to facilitate this training initiative, which seeks to equip women with valuable skills in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

PC felt Disappointed followed by Failure of Women-led Films (womenentrepreneurindia.com)

Priyanka Chopra, during a Jio MAMI Film Festival masterclass, discussed the pressure she faced when her female-led films failed at the box office, highlighting the collective failure of all women. The actress went on to say that she used to feel like she had taken a step back and let women down because there are so few of them who get the chance to do so, but now she adopts a more proactive approach to address these issues.

The actress emphasizes that a successful movie has something to say, and a failed one didn't deliver what it needed to. Priyanka committed to 'Fashion' immediately after 'Krrish''s success, embracing female-centric roles later in her career, often with the aim of winning a National Award.

GenWorks' FemTech Advances Fight Against Breast Cancer in India (womenentrepreneurindia.com)

Breast Cancer remains a significant concern in India, underlining the critical need for timely screenings and enhanced awareness. The limited access to screening facilities and awareness drives the government, healthcare organizations, and NGOs to intensify efforts in boosting awareness, promoting screenings, and advocating HPV vaccination.

GreenWorks, a pioneering digital healthcare solutions provider, has taken a proactive stance in the fight against Breast Cancer. One of its flagship initiatives, Braster Pro, emerges as a game-changer in this battle. Braster Pro stands as an AI-powered, contact-based screening device specifically designed for the early detection of Breast Cancer. Its key focus revolves around providing a comprehensive, painless, and radiation-free examination.

Bombay High Court Deems Discrepant Height Criteria (womenentrepreneurindia.com)

The Bombay High Court recently scrutinized and criticized the varying height prerequisites for female candidates applying for positions in the fire brigade across different municipal corporations in Maharashtra. The court condemned the disparity, deeming it discriminatory and arbitrary.

A Division Bench comprising Justices G.S. Kulkarni and Jitendra Jain highlighted the incongruity of having distinct height criteria for the same role, particularly in the context of female applicants. It stressed that such differing standards might result in bias and undue disadvantage for women candidates. This remark came during the hearing of a petition filed by four women aspiring to join Pune's fire brigade.

FIKAA Appoints Naina as Brand Ambassador in Finance (womenentrepreneurindia.com)

FIKAA announced the appointment of Naina, India's First Virtual Superstar, as its brand ambassador in a celebrated event attended by over 50 influential women from the finance, lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment industries. The initiative marks a pioneering moment, establishing an AI Superstar as the face of a financial brand, embracing the evolution of technology in finance.

At the heart of FIKAA's ethos is the empowerment of women in the domain of investment management and financial planning. Co-founders Harsh Choksey and Rinku Suchanti accentuated the importance of financial awareness for women, underscoring the role of informed decision-making in fostering personal and financial independence.