The Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) has played a pivotal role in this transformation by offering tailored training programs, fostering skill development, and creating a conducive environment for women to thrive writes Saleem Ahmed, Officiating Head, ESSCI Women are now stepping into leadership, technical, and manufacturing roles, proving their mettle across various domains including electronics industry. Their bringing …

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, on the eve of International Women’s Day  announced the launch of the 2025 ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship in India, in partnership with Ashoka University. This initiative aims to support and empower passionate students in cybersecurity or STEM-related fields, fostering the next generation of tech leaders. The ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship will provide …

The Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) successfully hosted the convocation ceremony for Project Sakhi, an initiative undertaken in partnership with BluSmart, South Asia’s largest all-electric ride-hailing service and EV charging infrastructure network, and supported by the SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation to empower women as skilled electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Held at the Driver Training Institute, Burari, Delhi, on March 7, the event marked a significant milestone in fostering gender inclusivity in …

The collaborations will allow Higher Education Institutes to integrate into their curriculum courses from SWAYAM Plus, which will also support their implementation, including assessments & certification  Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is partnering with the industry and other Higher Education Institutes to offer employability-focussed courses on SWAYAM Plus. The Higher Education Institutions will collaborate with SWAYAM Plus to encourage students …

Tara Prakashana, a not-for-profit trust dedicated to preserving and disseminating Vedic knowledge over the last 2 decades has signed a MoU with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), to foster a rich exchange of academic and cultural knowledge through critical research, publication, and the preservation of rare manuscripts. Under this MoU, MAHE’s Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences …

Despite women’s employment in urban India jumping 10% in six years (2017-18 to 2023-24), more than 89 million urban Indian women still remained out of the labour market in 2023-2024, according to a white paper launched by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025. The report highlights the evolving landscape of women’s unemployment …