What's Buzzing This Fortnight?- March 07, 2024

Here's your dose of fortnightly news updates from us!

February 22, 2024

Amazon India and GAME have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance entrepreneurship among rural women.

https://yourstory.com/herstory/2024/02/amazon-india-game-sign-mou-boost-rural-women-entrepreneurship-saheli-programme

The former chairperson of HDFC Bank stated that the RBI acknowledges women as professionals based on their skills and qualifications, rather than their gender.

https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/rbi-recognises-women-professionals-not-by-gender-gopinath-ex-chairperson-hdfc-bank-19116041.htm

Kerala plans to carry out a gender audit and guarantee equitable wages for women.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/kerala-will-conduct-gender-audit-and-ensure-equal-pay-for-women-says-cm-pinarayi-vijayan/articleshow/107910371.cms?from=mdr

February 23, 2024

The government has decided to extend the women safety scheme until the fiscal year 2025-26.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/govt-decides-to-continue-women-safety-scheme-till-2025-26/articleshow/107905080.cms?from=mdr

Women lead nearly 40% of climate tech startups in India, according to DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/nearly-40-of-climate-tech-startups-in-india-led-by-women-dpiit-secretary-rajesh-kumar-singh/articleshow/107944518.cms?from=mdr

February 25, 2024

Deepika Kumari clinched gold, leading India to a total of 14 medals at the Baghdad meet.

https://olympics.com/en/news/archery-asia-cup-2024-stage-1-baghdad-india-medal-winners

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that women cannot be refused government jobs due to pregnancy.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/women-cant-be-denied-government-job-over-pregnancy-says-uttarakhand-high-court/articleshow/107974344.cms

February 26, 2024

In a thrilling finish, Gopi Thonakal emerges victorious in the New Delhi Marathon, while Ashwini Jadhav secures the women's gold medal.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/gopi-thonakal-wins-new-delhi-marathon-in-thrilling-finish-ashwini-jadhav-clinches-womens-gold/articleshow/107998934.cms

"It is essential to have women on board," stated the Supreme Court regarding the granting of permanent commission to women officers in the Indian Coast Guard.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/you-must-have-women-on-board-cji-on-permanent-commission-to-women-officers-in-indian-coast-guard/articleshow/108016274.cms

February 27, 2024

The number of women enrolling in online skill training has doubled in the past five years, according to a report.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/fresher/enrolment-of-women-for-online-skill-training-doubles-in-5-years-report/articleshow/108048529.cms?from=mdr

February 28, 2024

India is one of the top five countries with 97 female billionaires, according to a study.

https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/news/story/the-us-has-97-female-billionaires-india-among-top-5-study-419278-2024-02-28

Bill Gates praises India's "distinctive initiative" for promoting women's empowerment through a new alliance.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/bill-gates-lauds-indias-unique-effort-for-womens-empowerment-with-new-alliance/articleshow/108082335.cms?from=mdr

A study indicates that men are receiving more promotions than women.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/hr-policies-trends/fewer-women-are-getting-promotions-compared-with-men-shows-study/articleshow/108082274.cms?from=mdr

February 29, 2024

Swati Mohan, an Indian-American scientist, believes that there should be an increase in the number of women pursuing careers in space research.

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/women-careers-space-research-indian-american-scientist-swati-mohan-9188514/

Amazon India announces an initiative to provide night shift job opportunities to women at its Haryana centre.

https://www.india.com/business/amazon-india-big-news-company-offers-night-shift-work-opportunities-to-women-in-haryana-centre-6756454/

March 01, 2024

President Murmu declares that India has emerged as a global example of women's empowerment.

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=India-has-become-a-model-for-women%26%2339%3Bs-empowerment-in-the-world%2C-says-Prez-Murmu&id=478237

March 02, 2024

Despite comprising 48% of the population, women only contribute 18% to GDP, according to a study.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/women-contribute-only-18-to-gdp-despite-48-share-in-population-study/articleshow/108147494.cms?from=mdr

March 03, 2024

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) introduces three new initiatives aimed at boosting women's entrepreneurship.

https://yourstory.com/smbstory/three-new-initiatives-launched-by-msme-ministry-impetus-to-women-entrepreneurship

March 05, 2024

The longlist for the 2024 Women AutHer Awards has been revealed.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/women-auther-awards-2024-longlist-announced/articleshow/108227653.cms

March 06, 2024

Godrej Agrovet aims to provide training to 100,000 women in the agricultural sector.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/godrej-agrovet-to-train-1-lakh-women-in-agri-sector/article67917132.ece

Shabnim Ismail makes history by delivering the fastest ball in women's cricket.

https://www.indiatodayne.in/sport/story/shabnim-ismail-creates-history-with-fastest-delivery-in-womens-cricket-920995-2024-03-06