The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 30 June 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.

Priyanka Gandhi makes Electoral Debut contesting for Wayanad Seat

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, sister of India's Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to contest her first election in Kerela, contesting the Wayanad seat. As a descendant of the Nehru-Gandhi family, her electoral debut is closely monitored, as her victory would bring all three Gandhi family members to the Indian parliament.

Lay's Farm Equal releases Customized 'My Stamp' featuring Women Farmers

Lay's Farm Equal has partnered with the Department of Posts to release customized 12 ‘My Stamp’ featuring illustrations of women farmers in yellow sarees holding freshly harvested potatoes. These stamps are part of Project Farm Equal, spearheaded by PepsiCo India and USAID through the Global Development Alliance Project (GDA). It is a multifaceted program that empowers over 2,500 women farmers by addressing their unique challenges and highlighting their indomitable spirit.

Indian Women Entrepreneurs can Help Generate 150-170 M Jobs: Bain & Google Report

Bain and Co. and Google shared a joint report titled "Women Entrepreneurship in India - Powering the Economy with Her" which reveals that women entrepreneurs in India have the potential to generate 150-170 million jobs by 2030, accounting for over 25 per cent of the new jobs needed for the entire working-age population. This growth could enhance economic development, innovation, and productivity. However, challenges like limited capital access, gender bias, and societal expectations pose challenges. A supportive ecosystem is crucial for fostering women-led entrepreneurship.

Indian Players Smriti-Harmanpreet in Top 10 at ICC ODI Rankings

India's vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, has slipped one position to fourth in the ICC women's ODI batting rankings, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur climbed to ninth. Smriti maintained her top 10 position after an impressive performance against South Africa, amassing 343 runs in the three-match series, with 738 points. However, Deepti Sharma remained unchanged at 4th position with 671 rating points.

Kiran Pahal secures Seat at Paris Olympic in Women's 400m Event

Haryana athlete Kiran Pahal secured an unexpected Olympic berth in the women's 400m event, breaking the automatic qualification mark of 50.95 seconds. She crossed the mark in just 50.92 seconds on the opening day of the National Inter-State Championships. Despite facing challenges, Kiran's determination and support from her late father led her to this remarkable achievement. She is the first Indian female quarter-miler to qualify for the Olympics after eight years since Nirmal Sheoran's 2016 Rio Games.