Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 28: In a significant turn of events, Craft Store of India, an online platform for DIY supplies and home Decor gifting solutions, has been acquired by Itsy Bitsy, a market leader in the same space.
New Delhi [India], October 21: BharatPe Group, one of India's leading names in the fintech industry, has partnered with nasscom foundation to empower women entrepreneurs across multiple districts in Maharashtra. Under the 'Formal Registration and Digital Market Linkage Program for Women Entr
88 per cent of rural women have adopted insurance through the Jan Suraksha schemes. This success is attributed to three major factors. First is affordability; even among women earning less than Rs 25,000 (approximately 300 USD) annually, 80 per cent have enrolled in at least one insurance sc
In the heart of rural India, a quiet revolution is unfolding, driven by the resilience and determination of women who once confined their aspirations to the four walls of their homes. Through the empowering framework of self-help groups (SHGs) under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (
New Delhi [India], July 31: Appinventiv Foundation, the philanthropy wing of Appinventiv, one of APAC's top high-growth companies of 2024, has empowered 1000+ women of Pilibhit district with self-employment skills. The tech giant's selfless initiative has reached 1010 rural women of Pahal Gr
The Tamil Nadu Women Development Corporation, with financial support from the World Bank, unveiled a special platform named TN-RISE. This initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing finance, credit, and marketing opportunities.
Dressed in traditional attires over 500 rural women performed the traditional folk dance during the final day of the international summer festival in Shimla.
Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) aims to transform rural India through the empowerment of rural women as Krishi Sakhi, by imparting training and certification of Krishi Sakhis as Para-extension Workers. This certification course also aligns with the objectives of the "Lakhpati Didi
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Varanasi on Tuesday will distribute the certificates to more than 30,000 self-help groups trained as Krishi Sakhis to work as para extension workers.
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], June 3: Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon, mesmerized by stunning designs from Rural Talent at Times Lifestyle Week 2024. This year's show witnessed an awe-inspiring display of textile and fashion designs, courtesy of "Dream Weavers," a collective comprising six exceptionally t
Reacting to the remarks made by JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy that "rural women are going astray" over Congress guarantees, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said the remarks by Kumaraswamy are an insult to the mothers and sisters of the state.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 1: Drogo Drones, a leading innovator in drone technology, continues its dedication to empowering rural communities through its participation in the Namo Drone Didi initiative. On Monday, the company showcased its commitment by delivering advanced drones t