The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Saturday, 20 January 2024

Empowering women is the best way to advance the economy and the status of women. We now understand how important it is to the development of society, political stability, and economic prosperity. Prominent figures, scholars, and international leaders have all praised this bold proposal. One of the biggest movements in India right now is the empowerment of women, and many Indian women have made a name for themselves as its building blocks. They are certainly a great inspiration to everyone because of their unwavering commitment to their work and their humanitarian endeavors. Girls and women can be empowered in a variety of ways, and the community as a whole must work together to make this happen.

India Women's Hockey Team Score 3-1 Win Against NZ

Indian women’s hockey team scored a 3-1 victory against New Zealand on Sunday. With the win in its second Pool B match, the host team is still in the running for an Olympic seat. The match was being played at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

From the Indian side, Sangita Kumari (1’), Udita (12’), and Beauty Dung Dung (14’) scored fantastic goals. From the New Zealand side, Megan Hull (9’) scored the side’s maiden goal.

Sima Ganwani Ved to Give Address at World Woman Davos Agenda

Sima Ganwani Ved, founder and Chairwoman of the Apparel Group, is set to deliver a speech on 18 January 2024 at the World Woman Davos Agenda during the World Economic Forum week in Davos, Switzerland. The World Woman Davos Agenda is a multistakeholder initiative aiming to redefine women's roles and promote global cooperation for gender equality.

President Murmu stresses On Creating Women-led Developed India by 2047

President Draupadi Murmu visited Baljek Airport in Tura, Meghalaya, a significant move aimed at promoting women's empowerment. She interacted with the members of self-help groups (SHGs) and stressed that women's empowerment in the social, economic, political, and spiritual areas is necessary for India to achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. She also pointed out that women-led development cannot be implemented until they have the freedom to make their own decisions, which has partially been achieved with economic independence. Women who are economically independent feel more confident about themselves.

AI superstar Naina launches India's first AI podcast, 'The nAIna Show'

India is set to witness a revolutionary moment in the digital entertainment space with the launch of ‘The nAIna Show’, a unique and groundbreaking series hosted by Naina, India's first AI superstar. This podcast marks a significant milestone as the country's first AI-driven podcast series, featuring in-depth and insightful interviews with some of the most celebrated personalities in the entertainment industry. 

Union Minister says Women-owned Businesses receives More Loans

Women-owned businesses are getting more loans, according to Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, and the percentage of non-performing assets is less than 2.5 per cent. 280 million women-owned businesses benefited from the 400 million loans that were provided, with women accounting for 70 per cent of the beneficiaries.

Minister Smriti praised New Delhi's government's focus on women-led development, highlighting the PM Awas housing scheme and Ujjwala gas connection for empowering rural women's lives. Since the current ruling party in India took over in 2014, India's gas connections have increased from 14 crores to 32 crores, with the majority of these connections under the Ujjwala scheme.