India’s progress towards gender equality has improved through increased investments and women’s leadership, but social norms, workforce participation, and safety measures remain obstacles
Last fiscal, the ICICI Bank propelled its SDG Journey a step further. Here are some initiatives that stand out
India now has over 1.84 crore women-owned MSMEs, marking a significant development for the nation’s economic landscape
The DGCA has issued a circular urging airlines and airports to increase women representation in the aviation sector to 25% by 2025
GEM provides a platform for the all-around development and uplift of young girls through a one-month workshop during the summer holidays
The narrative is, however, evolving. And women are leading the change. Daughters and mothers are standing up for one another.
FSSAI announced equal opportunities for women and transgender business owners; urged people to refrain from wrapping food in newspapers
COP28 UAE, will concentrate its efforts on advancing a just, orderly and equitable energy transition; fixing climate finance; putting nature, lives and livelihoods at the heart of climate action; and mobilizing for the most inclusive COP.
I have noticed that business organizations of late have started taking a strong stance in favor of diversity by promoting gender parity. The focus is on inclusion and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).The ground reality at the community level, however, is a far cry.