The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Saturday, 6 July 2024

India has seen significant transformation in recent decades, with women gaining leadership roles in various sectors. This shift demonstrates India's resilience, capability, and vision, and is a testament to the evolving social fabric of gender equality for holistic development. 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.
Sujata Saunik becomes 1st Woman Chief Secretary of Maharashtra
Sujata Saunik has made history by becoming Maharashtra's first woman Chief Secretary (CS). Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the state's administrative history as she broke the 64-year-old pattern of male CS. She succeeded Nitin Kareer in Mantralaya as the 45th Chief Secretary of Maharashtra since its foundation in 1960 and is scheduled to retire in June next year.
Shafali-Sneh led India's Victory against South Africa W in one-off Test Series
India Women's cricketers Shafali Verma and Sneh Rana led India to a commanding 10-wicket victory over South Africa Women in a one-off Test match keeping the visitors winless in the series. The match was held at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, marking India's third Test win at home. Shafali's batting brilliance making a double century and Sneh's all-round performance were key to India's dominance. The Indian bowlers displayed a cohesive and disciplined performance, with Rana leading the charge.
India must Promote Priority Sector tag for Women-led Enterprises: World Bank
The World Bank's recent study mentions India must promote a priority sector tag for women-led rural enterprises to improve access to finance and essential resources. The strategy aims to empower women entrepreneurs, promote gender equality, and enhance economic participation. The World Bank's strategy for 2024-2030 emphasizes the importance of gender equality in achieving sustainable development and ending poverty. The study further mentions that this initiative will also promote women-led growth-oriented enterprises to accelerate Female Labour Force Participation (FLFP).
XLRI Delhi-NCR Campus receives 30.7% Women Enrollment for 2024-26 Batch
XLRI, India's oldest business school, is redefining business standards with its Delhi-NCR campus. XLRI Delhi NCR has reached a historic 30.7 per cent enrollment of women in its Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) batch for 2024-26, demonstrating its commitment to promoting gender diversity and inclusion in business education with a rise of 25 per cent compared to the previous years.
25 Female Riders Part of All India Women's Bike Rally to Ladakh
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brig (Dr) B D Mishra, has launched the All India Women's Bike Rally with 25 riders to commemorate the Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav, promoting women's empowerment and showcasing their adventurous spirit. The rally, known as the "Nari Sashaktikaran Women Motorcycle Rally," is also commemorating the 24th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, marking India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War.