Ruqaya earns a decent livelihood by rearing silkworms A young woman’s entrepreneurial spirit captivated a Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) audience. On August 10, 21-year-old Ruqaya Jan took centre stage, standing confidently behind a wooden lectern to share her inspiring journey in agri-entrepreneurship. As she spoke, her words were met with enthusiastic applause, a testament …
SynopsisWomen in Rajasthan’s Pindwara village have improved nutrition via kitchen gardens, while Chhattisgarh revived traditional crops for a better diet. A study highlighted the role of community efforts in enhancing diet diversity, suggesting training local health workers and offering food subsidies to improve outcomes. Community engagement is key for nutritional success. In the Pindwara village …
With the alarming rise in cyber crimes such as identity theft, cyberstalking, and sexual exploitation, this initiative is crucial in empowering women to navigate and protect themselves in the digital world. The National Commission for Women inaugurated the Digital Shakti Center to combat cyber crimes against women on Monday.The National Commission for Women (NCW), in …
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Women play a pivotal role in India’s economy, yet they lead only 13.7% of enterprises[2]despite comprising 66% of the population. This indicates persistent barriers despite their significant contributions. To address the formidable challenges faced by marginalised women, Amway India, a leading company supporting Health and Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Yellow Bag Foundation, expands its …
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A lack of formal education on her body’s physical development impacted Jante “Janet” Gibson-Bryant in ways that she wanted to make sure other young women were equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate those formative ages. “I was not taught about my menstrual cycle,” Gibson-Bryant said. “I think because of that, it put something there.” …
