Women Empowerment

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in a report, ranked Afghanistan as the worst country in terms of gender equality. Out of the 146 countries that were surveyed, Afghanistan was ranked 146th. Reportedly, the parameters considered for the evaluation of gender parity were economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. Meanwhile, Pakistan was ranked as the second-worst country in terms… read-more

Leading Engineering-Finance company, 'Protium' launched six women oriented policies to provide a healthy work environment for female employees. In order to maintain personal-professional balance, flexi-work hours, menstrual leaves, referral policy, adoption leave policy and ticket to work policy have been introduced. However, the decision to include such policies for women was based on expert advice after evaluation, and will hopefully … read-more

On Women's Day, March 8, the Indian government has planned a series of events to celebrate women-empowerment in India. PM Narendra Modi will address a seminar virtually on the role of women saints and their contribution, attended  by 500 women. Furthermore, Union Minister Anurag Thakur will launch 108 motorcycles under the Mahila Suraksha Kavach for better mobility for the police, ensuring women's safety. In addition, more events are… read-more

Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, presented the Union Budget 2022-2023. This year's budget has a main focus on women, children, infrastructure development, farmers and technology development. National Highways, medical infrastructure and startup funding for micro, small and medium enterprises are also under the budget, announced by Sitharaman. Sitharaman said, "we strive to provide a necessary ecosystem for middle class". This year… read-more

Surat's Kosamba railway station has adorned the walls with world-famous Madhubani paintings depicting memories from Ramayana as well as promoting women empowerment. It is believed that the "passenger experience" would be made memorable. "The artwork in the station has also helped the COVID-19 hit Madhubani artists financially," DCM Purshottam Kumar told ANI. Reportedly, revamping of Kosamba railway station was done by a private… read-more