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US, India join forces to promote women's inclusion in STEM
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The United States is reviving the US-India Alliance for Women's Economic Empowerment, a public-private partnership aimed at empowering women and girls in India to pursue STEM fields and fostering gender inclusion in employment and entrepreneurship. The alliance, which includes the US State Department, USAID, and other organizations, will work to identify barriers and create opportunities for women in STEM. Patricia A Lacina, deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in India, emphasized the importance of empowering women for economic growth and shared that the United States will continue to prioritize efforts to strengthen women's economic security and empowerment.
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Anupam Mittal's Shaadi.com partners with Udyan Care to upskill 10,000 women
IndianStartupNews
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2y ago
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Matrimonial website Shaadi.com has joined forces with Udyan Care to train and upskill 10,000 women in India. The initiative aims to empower women by offering vocational training in fields like healthcare, customer service, and data entry. This partnership seeks to enhance women's employability and contribute to their economic independence and personal growth.
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Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, IIMA Ventures launch programme to foster women-centric fintech startups
Economic Times
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7m ago
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The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub and IIMA Ventures launched Swanari TechSprint 3.0 to support women-centric fintech startups in India. This program provides fintech innovators with resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities to develop solutions addressing women's financial needs. Open to startups with a proven MVP/Product, it aims to enhance women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Past winners include Kaleidofin, Merakal, and Vitto, showcasing its impact on innovating gender-inclusive financial solutions.
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Women-focused AWE gets new LP for maiden India fund
VCCircle
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11m ago
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Gender-centric investment firm AWE Funds has secured a new limited partner for its first fund in India. AWE Funds focuses on backing early growth-stage companies that promote women's participation in the market. The fund received a capital commitment for its maiden fund, launched in 2022.
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Women participation in tech roles in non-tech sectors to grow by 24.3% by 2027: report
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The participation of women in technology roles in non-tech businesses is expected to increase by about 24% by 2027, across all levels including entry-level, mid-senior, and leadership positions. Currently, only 0.5% of women in the workforce are engaged in tech roles in non-tech sectors. India has the highest women's STEM participation rate globally at 43%. However, more efforts are needed to increase female representation in tech, including initiatives supporting maternity and childcare. The report also mentions that hiring of women is projected to increase in cities like Chennai, Pune, and Coimbatore.
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IIM Mumbai, Starburst collaborate to boost aerospace, new space, defence startups
Deccan Herald
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1y ago
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IIM Mumbai and Starburst have joined forces to support aerospace, new space, and defence startups in India. The collaboration seeks to create an ecosystem that will offer resources and assistance to startups in these sectors. The partnership aims to nurture and promote the development of ASD (aerospace, new space, defence) startups across the country.
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ET Women's Forum: Empowerment transforms lives, says Deepthi Reddy N
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Reliance Foundation focuses on empowering women through initiatives like economic empowerment, digital inclusion, and leadership development. Deepthi Reddy N, leading the women's empowerment initiative, highlighted at The Economic Times Women's Forum how such efforts are pivotal for transformative change and can redefine India's development by 2047. The foundation runs programs across states to economically empower one million women, address digital divides, and support leadership in vital sectors like education, culture, and rural transformation.
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RBI Innovation Hub, IIMA Ventures launch SwanariTM TechSprint 3.0
YourStory
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7m ago
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The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) and IIMA Ventures launched SwanariTM TechSprint 3.0 to boost women-centric fintech startups in India. Targeting over 556 million women, the program offers strategic resources, mentorship, and funding for financial solutions focused on women in self-help groups, MSMEs, and street vendors. It invites startups with MVPs and pre-Series A traction, aiming to enhance women's financial inclusion and economic empowerment through innovative solutions.
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Bill Gates lauds India's "unique effort" for women's empowerment with new alliance
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, along with other partners, has launched the Alliance for Global Good - Gender Equity and Equality in India. The alliance aims to promote women's empowerment and gender equality by focusing on issues of gender health, education, and enterprise. Supported by the Gates Foundation, the alliance will bring together global good practices, knowledge sharing, and investments in women's health, education, and enterprise. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will anchor the alliance, with the World Economic Forum as a network partner. Indian government and industry leaders have expressed their commitment to achieving gender equity and equality through this alliance.
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AI to amplify India's Digital Public Infrastructure and boost inclusion, says Nandan Nilekani
YourStory
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10m ago
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to enhance India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and promote inclusivity in the country, according to Nandan Nilekani, non-executive chairman of Infosys. Speaking at the Build with AI Summit, Nilekani emphasized that AI will strengthen and accelerate the existing infrastructure, enabling greater inclusion. He highlighted the impact of AI on agriculture and education, illustrating how it can revolutionize access to information and learning. Nilekani also discussed the importance of leveraging India's digital infrastructure to advance AI technologies and promote inclusion at scale.
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Why Should Lenders Capitalise On ONDC For Growth?
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The ONDC network aims to promote financial inclusion through digital inclusion. One of the key benefits of ONDC is the seamless transfer of participant data, which promises improved financial services. The network also provides opportunities for institutions to expand their partnership lending and connect with various players in the ecommerce sector, allowing them to scale their operations.
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