The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 1 September 2024

India has seen significant transformation in recent decades, with women gaining leadership roles in various sectors. Women are playing a major role in driving glory in the ongoing political, sports, and economic gains. This shift demonstrates India's resilience, capability, and vision, and is a testament to the evolving social fabric of gender equality for holistic development. Women's empowerment 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 covered some similar stories in which women of India showcased their resilience and power.

HI President Dilip Tirkey announces 1st Women's Hockey India League

India is set to host its first-ever Women's Hockey India League, a significant event in promoting women's sports. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey announced the league will provide visibility, competitive opportunities, and professional development for female hockey players, raising the sport's standard and inspiring a new generation of female athletes.

Maharashtra Govt Strengthening Safety Measures for Women & Children

The Maharashtra cabinet has decided to adopt a different approach to women's harassment cases, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instruction. The government, under Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, will soon allow women to lodge harassment complaints online. This move is part of a broader strategy to combat and prevent crimes against women more effectively. The government also pushes for harsher penalties and fast-track courts for such cases.

Salesforce hosts 2nd 'Trailblazing Women Summit' Empowering Women

Salesforce hosted its second edition of the Trailblazing Women Summit in Hyderabad, India. The event, attended by more than 350 women in person and over 3000 registered for virtual live streaming, aimed to empower women leaders, drive workplace innovation, and explore the impact of AI on business.

Global Fintech Fest 2024 Reports 57% Women Merchants Unaware of UPI-based Offerings

A report at Global Fintech Fest 2024 revealed that 57 per cent of 2,500 women entrepreneurs surveyed were unaware of UPI-based offerings, a significant gap is visible between women-run micro-businesses to merchant aggregators. The 'UPI for Her' initiative, a collaboration between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Women's World Banking (WWB), reveals that 40 per cent haven't been contacted, and 7 per cent feel their businesses are too small. They aim to address this issue by promoting UPI-based payment services for women-run micro-businesses.

Zoho's Radha Vembu Tops India's Self-Made Women Billionaires list 2024

Radha Vembu, the founder of Zoho, has topped India's 10 Self-Made women billionaires list for 2024 with a net worth of Rs 47, 500 crores. The report released by Hurun India Rich 2024 list named the richest self-made woman in India. Radha Vembu co-founded Zoho Corporation in 1996. She works as the product manager for Zoho Mail, an email service. Radha Vembu's net worth is estimated by Forbes to be $2.1 billion. The 360 ONE Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2024 and 2023 lists her as the richest self-made woman in India for consecutive years.

Paris 2024 Paralympic: Indian Women Athletes Grab Medals & Appreciation

On day 2 of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the Indian women players showcased phenomenal performance at their respective games. So far, women players have secured 3 medals to India's medal tally with 1 Gold and 2 bronze. Avani Lekhara, the renowned shooter, clinched a Gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, adding consecutive gold to her medal tally. She became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals at the Paralympic Games.