The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Saturday, 13 April 2024

India's journey towards women's empowerment is on its fastest route through dedication and perseverance. Indian women have been at the forefront of change, breaking all the preconceptions and stereotypes made in the traditional male-dominated society and shattering all the social norms. They are changing the story of empowerment via entrepreneurship, education, sports, political empowerment, etc. Their voices resonate, demanding equal rights and opportunities. The empowerment of women becomes more than a goal to be achieved, it acts as a powerful reality that propels India towards a more inclusive and equal society as the country realizes the significance of shaping the future.

This week, the Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine has covered some of the similar stories where women of India have showcased their resilience and power.

Smriti Mandhana to Participate in Women's Maharashtra Premier League

The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has taken a major step towards women's advancement of cricket in Maharashtra by organizing the Women's Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). The MCA announced this franchise-based T20 tournament for women, marking the first state league for women under the jurisdiction of the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI). The league will commence on 24 June 2024 at the MCA International Stadium in Gahunje.

ISB Places Over 850 PGP Graduates with 40% Women

866 students from the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) class of 2024 at the Indian School of Business (ISB) campuses in Hyderabad and Mohali recently graduated. The graduated students comprised great talent in the ISB PGP 2024 graduating class. Of the total students, 49 per cent were from engineering backgrounds and 51 per cent were from non-engineering fields. The fact that women made up 40 per cent of the batch was a significant accomplishment. This indicates a trend in the right direction of implementing more gender diversity in business education.

Inaugural National Women's Hockey League Announced by Hockey India

Hockey India has announced the launch of India’s first domestic league tournament for women, the National Women's Hockey League 2024–25. The tournament will be divided into two phases. The inaugural phase will be held from April 30 to May 9 in Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi.

The first phase’s matches will be played at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium. The field had recently hosted the FIH Olympic Qualifiers and the Women's Asian Champions Trophy.

YFLO Appoints Dr. Payal Kanodia as New Chairperson for Delhi Chapter

Dr. Payal Kanodia has been appointed as the new Chairperson by the women's section of FICCI, the Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO) in Delhi for the years 2024-25. In addition to this, Dr. Payal is a promoter in the M3M Group and also the Chairperson and Trustee of the M3M Foundation. She is taking charge of the YFLO Delhi chapter, which has been instrumental in driving positive changes and empowering women. The theme for this year is "Unleash Mind, Body, and Soul," aiming to inspire generations and leave a legacy of empowerment and progress.

AWAKE Provides 1-Month Training Session to Female Cab Drivers in Bengaluru

Bengaluru's Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka (AWAKE) is all set to provide a one-month training session to underprivileged women to drive cars, empowering them with entrepreneurial skills and self-reliance, and providing a month-long program to support their entrepreneurial aspirations. AWAKE has taken this commendable step to increase the number of female drivers and provide them with new entrepreneurial skills.