Entrepreneurs – from village shopkeepers to owners of large industrial conglomerates – rule the economy. Economies have, in comparison to other influencing factors, an inordinately high impact on societal and environmental well-being. It follows, therefore, at the cost of oversimplifying something that is exceedingly complex, that any attempt to create …
India has been developing fast, but not always equitably or inclusively. The biggest issue we face is the empowerment of women. While certain development indicators show their quality of life is improving – maternal mortality rates are declining, literacy rates are increasing, more women are gaining access to healthcare and …
Yes, that’s true, you read it right! Over the last couple of years, women, particularly in the rural areas have started to take upon themselves the task of ensuring income generation and local economic development in their villages. The factors responsible for this transition are not only widespread unemployment, but …