Uniindia: Kolkata, June 4 (UNI) SwitchON Foundation in collaboration with JMU is planning to set up Miyawaki Urban Forests on EM Bypass in the city to help build forests which will help in achieving clean air and build sustainable cities in the future, according to a media statement here on Saturday.
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Oftentimes, the word business feels synonymous with capitalism: People selling goods or services to get rich. But around the world, female entrepreneurs are launching businesses that do more than just make money. They make incredible change.
In a series of five short films (aptly titled
Five), filmmaker Lisa Madison shares the stories of five women who started companies to create impact in their communities. Each woman is from a different corner of the globe and has a different social mission, but one thing remains constant: They are all determined to impact their communities in a positive way. There s Carolina Ignarra, the founder of
CashKaro co-founder s 4Ps advice for female leaders: Prowess, persistence, patience and positivity
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Last Updated: Mar 08, 2021, 12:08 PM IST
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Women leaders have had to fight several battles, but have proved that they can emerge stronger.
Swati Bhargava says taking the first step and deciding to run a business in itself requires courage and confidence in one s abilities.
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It is estimated that women in India contribute 17 per cent to the national GDP, against a global average of 40 per cent.
According to the Global Gender Equality Index 2020, India is ranked 108th on its performance on gender equality, indicating that Indian women have often not been provided with the same benefits accorded to their male counterparts. While these numbers and stats are not encouraging, women in India’s workforce are looking at the glass as being half full.