Category: Entrepreneurship Development

Rising Women: Exploring New Sectors, Embracing Collaborations

Rising Women: Exploring New Sectors, Embracing Collaborations

Abheepsha Ghosh 14 May 2024

According to the PLFS Report, the female labor force participation in India rose by 4.2% in 2022-23 compared to the previous year. However, more advocacy is still needed to increase the number of women in the workforce. It is the need of the time to find more ways to generate employment for women by exploring new sectors and tools that are being used worldwide to harness women’s potential across sectors in diverse roles and the roles of network in fostering collaboration for growth.

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Beauty Entrepreneur and their Organic Method ft. Dipika Jalan & Reshmi Mukherjee

Beauty Entrepreneur and their Organic Method ft. Dipika Jalan & Reshmi Mukherjee

Nayanika Singharoy Singharay 24 November 2023

Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey often involves a blend of challenges and inspiration. In a recent live session, Deepika Jalan and Reshmi Mukherjee shared their unique paths to establishing sustainable businesses.

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Skills4Productivity: A guide to 21st century skills

Skills4Productivity: A guide to 21st century skills

Abheepsha Ghosh 11 September 2023

In the changing nature of work where more focus is given to acquiring a specific variety of skills, including knowing certain technical tools, life skills, negotiation skills etc., dialogues on how to equip workers on upskilling and re-skilling become important.

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Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Journey of "Women Welding the Workplace

Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Journey of "Women Welding the Workplace

Tanusree Saha 26 August 2023

In a world striving for equality and inclusivity, initiatives that champion women’s empowerment and economic participation are crucial for driving meaningful change. One such remarkable project, “Women Welding the Workplace (WWW),” has been making waves since its inception in 2021. A collaboration between Contact Base and the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, with  a clear vision […]

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Creating a support system for women led start-ups

Creating a support system for women led start-ups

Dr. Arina Bardhan 2 April 2023

There are some triggering factors that push a woman to launch her business; such as the need for a job, invest savings, become one’s own boss, realise her own dream or maintain a family tradition.

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