IMFA’s Sakhi Seed Initiative aims to support rural and nano women entrepreneurs who are often excluded from formal finance despite strong business potential.
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Uttar Pradesh’s economic ambition is rising, and so is women’s labour participation. But the one-trillion-economy goal needs women in stronger, safer and better-paid work.
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NSO data shows female workforce participation in cities with a population of over 10 lakh has risen to 27.2%. The rise is significant, but childcare and homemaking remain major barriers.
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More Indian women appear to be moving from unpaid family work into self-employment. The shift could improve inclusion, but only if it brings income, control and protection.
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Wrapping at work sounds thoughtful, but it can quietly hold women back by shielding them from challenge, visibility and career-shaping opportunities.
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The India AI Workforce Report shows women reporting a 145% salary increase after moving into AI-enabled careers, with women QA engineers seeing the sharpest gains. The report points to a …
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New research from Scotland has found that nine in ten women councillors surveyed have faced sexism, misogyny or gender-based violence at work, raising urgent questions about safety, representation and women’s …
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The Delhi High Court has held that recognised private unaided school teachers in Delhi are entitled to Child Care Leave on par with government school teachers.
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India’s new labour codes allow women to work in all establishments and all types of work, including night shifts, with consent and safety safeguards. This explainer covers Section 43 of …
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Women-Centric Welfare Schemes across Indian states are giving women direct financial support through monthly or annual transfers. This is a meaningful shift, but real empowerment needs more than cash. It …