Empowering Rural Women in Maharashtra through CSR Collaboration
IndoSpace and Magic Bus India Foundation join hands to empower women from rural Maharashtra through the Young Women Fellowship Programme, equipping them with life skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and leadership skills.
CsrWomen EmpowermentRural MaharashtraIndospaceMagic Bus India FoundationReal Estate MaharashtraJul 23, 2024
The programme aims to equip every woman with life skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and leadership skills necessary to become self-reliant and change agents for their communities. The comprehensive programme included a rigorous candidate screening, identification and enrolment process, followed by extensive training modules, exposure visits, personality enhancement, business acumen skills workshop, and mentoring sessions. Participants engaged in practical tasks, and the programme culminated with the implementation of several community leadership projects and new business set-ups.
The graduating young women were felicitated by the management of IndoSpace and provided with certificates and business kits. Rajesh Jaggi, Vice Chairman – Real Estate, The Everstone Group, emphasized that empowering women is not just a moral imperative but also a critical driver of economic and social progress. He further stated that IndoSpace's women empowerment projects are designed to create lasting impact by focusing on education, health, economic empowerment, and community development.
Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO, Magic Bus India Foundation, highlighted that empowering women through the Young Women Fellowship Programme is a pivotal step towards economic and social progress. He added that by equipping women with essential life skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and leadership skills, they are fostering self-reliance and enabling them to become catalysts of change within their communities.
Through this collaborative effort, women have successfully started their entrepreneurial journey, implemented community projects to address local issues, and showcased the profound impact of this initiative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the Young Women Fellowship Programme?
The programme aims to equip women with life skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and leadership skills to become self-reliant and change agents for their communities.
How many women were part of the first cohort of the programme?
52 women were part of the first cohort of the Young Women Fellowship Programme.
What kind of training modules were included in the programme?
The programme included extensive training modules, exposure visits, personality enhancement, business acumen skills workshop, and mentoring sessions.
What is the significance of empowering women in rural areas?
Empowering women in rural areas is critical for economic and social progress, as it helps break down structural barriers and creates an inclusive and prosperous society.
Who are the collaborating partners for the Young Women Fellowship Programme?
IndoSpace and Magic Bus India Foundation are the collaborating partners for the Young Women Fellowship Programme.
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