The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 21 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.

Pistol Shooter Palak Gulia Clinches 20th Paris Olympic Quota Place for India

Ace shooter Palak Gulia has bagged the 10-meter women’s air pistol Olympic quota armed with a bronze medal in the Finals of the rifle and pistol Olympic qualification championship held in Rio de Janeiro.

The Asian Games gold medallist moved up the scoreboard in an exciting final. Seven of the eight shooters in the finals were in the race to win the two Olympic quotas. Although Palak had a slow start as she was placed joint-sixth with another Indian shooter Sainyam.

Only 13.5% STEM Faculties Across 98 Indian Universities Are Women

A study by BiasWatchIndia reveals that only 13.5 per cent of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) faculty members across 98 Indian universities are women. The researchers found low women's representation in STEM in countries like the US and UK, but not as low as in India. In addition to this, even lower percentages of women faculty members have been recorded at highly prestigious universities like the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Indian Institute of Technology (IITs).

Female Voters to Surpass Male Voters by 2029 Elections, says SBI Report

The State Bank of India (SBI) has recently published a study on Indian voters according to their gender. The study suggests that women will vote more frequently in India than men by the 2029 elections. A total voter turnout has been recorded at approximately 68 crores as predicted by SBI research for the upcoming general elections in 2024. Out of these, 33 crore or 49 per cent are estimated to be female voters.

Women's Participation in Non-Tech Industries to Reach 24.3% by 2027

As of 2023, the tech women's participation rate in non-tech industries is expected to grow significantly, reaching 19.4 lakh workforce members, according to a report by TeamLease Digital. The reports estimate that this number will have a significant increase of 24.3 per cent by 2027, resulting in 24.1 lakh workers.

Ex-Captain Pritam Highlights Significance of Young Talent in Hockey India

Former Indian skipper Pritam Rani Siwach praises Hockey India's commendable effort, the National Women's Hockey League 2024-25, and highlights the significance of aspiring young talents to become a part of the national team. Young female players can showcase their talent and techniques during the league, paving their way to the Indian national team.