Have you ever done a cursory search on the internet about ‘women in tech’?&nbsp; If you have done, then you would know the dismal figures that encounter you about women representation in the technology industry, especially in the USA and UK. When compared to these developed nations, India’s figures are much encouraging.A recent survey by NASSCOM has shown that 34% of the total workforce in the IT industry is women, which is roughly estimated to be around 1.3 million. These numbers are much higher as seen globally, with a measly 24% of women are found in the IT sector in the US and only 17% in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;Of this 50% are entry and mid-level workers, with only 25% of women found in a managerial role. Less than 1% of<a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/women-in-the-world-of-business-and-how-it-could-benefit-the-economy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> women are found in C-suit</a>. It has been found that men move into managerial positions much faster, with less female representation in the core-coding sector.There is an increasing number of female students who are opting for STEM studies at the graduate and post-graduate levels. Tech companies in India hire at the graduate level, thus the influx of women in this sector is much more than in any other. With over 1 million jobs to become available in the tech industry by 2024, Dell CCO, Karen Quintos feels that diversity in the workforce, with the inclusion of women and other under-represented groups, will play a key role in filling the vacancy.<h1>But over 45% of women quit their lucrative career:</h1>Family comes first:Upon marriage, the onus of maintaining a home befalls on a woman. It gets especially difficult after the birth of a child. Many women quit to look after older children or aging parents, the career often gets side-tracked. <a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/companies-reluctant-to-hire-women-fearing-their-future-pregnancy/">Inadequate maternity leaves, lack of post-maternity facilities like crèche and lactation room, deter women from continuing with their work.</a> · Lack of female leadershipDue to the lack of female representation in leadership roles, young girls often don’t have mentors to look up to. Also, the disparity in the payment and growth and lack of support plays a major role.SafetySexual harassment has become a commonplace vice, with more women complaining that there isn’t enough being done in this regard, especially when the perpetrator is someone in a managerial position. Also in the IT industry, one has to work at odd hours, safety in context to transportation and night-shifts are detrimental.<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/diversity-in-tech-002.jpg" alt="Women
" srcset="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/diversity-in-tech-002.jpg 1344w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/diversity-in-tech-002-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/diversity-in-tech-002-699x466.jpg 699w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/diversity-in-tech-002-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="100vw" width="1344"></figure><h4>How to increase the number of women in the tech workforce?</h4>Top IT companies like HCL and TCS have started a flagship program that allows women to rejoin the organisation after a period of hiatus. HCL has started a program that trains women who had to quit work and brings them to par with the current technologies and tools. Peer coaching, experiential learning, leadership sessions, and self-paced learning modules make these programs extremely successful. The companies also hire trained women. These programs empower women and help them to succeed in their careers.IBM has a strong career identity program for young women who show maximum potential to interact with women in senior management positions, and this prevents them from quitting later in their careers.Adobe has the best statistics in diversity ratio and has an inclusive interview panel for a fair assessment process.Providing work from home <a href="https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/family/role-of-women-in-the-family-and-society/47638#:~:text=The%20woman%20performs%20the%20role,economic%20development%20of%20the%20society.">opportunity</a> is also another way of retaining women in the tech industry, as it helps them manage their work-life responsibility much better.Though India has better statistics than its Western counterparts but still there is a lot to be desired. There is still 1 female engineer for every 3 male counterparts. Things are looking up and we hope it would get better with time.

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Diversity In Tech- Indian Women Are Better Represented Than Their Global Peers

Have you ever done a cursory search on the internet about ‘women in tech’?&nbsp; If you have done, then you would know the dismal figures that encounter you about women representation in the technology industry, especially in the USA and UK. When compared to these developed nations, India’s figures are much encouraging. A recent survey […]

<h1><a href="https://madhurivijay.com/the-far-field">The Far Field</a> by Madhuri Vijay</h1>The winner of the Pushcart prize, Madhuri Vijay is a Bangalorean, whose debut novel The Far Field, has garnered accolades from across the world as well as in India, from critics and readers alike.<h4>The Novel</h4>Shalini, the protagonist of The Far Field book, is a privileged and naive girl from Bangalore, who in the wake of her mother’s untimely death, goes in search of certain unanswered questions to a quaint hamlet in Kashmir, from a long lost acquaintance Bashir Ahmed- a charming salesman who used to frequent her childhood home. The novel is set in the 90s in a troubling rift Kashmir, where she gets involved in the twisted history of the family that provides her refuge. As the novel progresses Shalini is confronted with a series of choices that could wreak havoc in the life of the people she has come to love.<h4>About Madhuri Vijay</h4>Vijay is a graduate from the University of Iowa, and she works as a teacher at a school in the US. The Far Field book traverses from Bangalore to Kashmir, two cities that she is extremely familiar with. Being raised in Bangalore, she was a teacher in Kashmir from 2012 – 2016, at the Haji Public School in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. By setting her novel in the two extremities of the country, Madhuri wants to bring to foray the indifference that distance can create amongst people for their fellow countrymen.<h4>Shalini – the unlikeable heroine</h4>Shalini, who is the narrator, of this poignant tale, confesses on the very first page says that she has done something terrible and is fully beyond redemption. Many readers have reacted strongly against her, and we wonder is it because she is a woman? Though the other characters, the men around the feisty narrator, have committed worse crimes, they don’t get the same rebuke as Shalini.&nbsp;The Pushcart Prize-winner Madhuri in an interview says The Far Field book is a reflection of the stereotypical mindset of the society: “Women are expected to be more generous, intuitive, compassionate and chaste than men. And when they fail or refuse to conform, they’re punished.”Read: <a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/find-your-true-passion-with-these-easy-ways/">Find Your True Passion With These Easy Ways</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/another-madhuri-002.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/another-madhuri-002.jpg 941w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/another-madhuri-002-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/another-madhuri-002-699x466.jpg 699w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/another-madhuri-002-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="100vw" width="941"></figure><h4>Female relationship</h4>Every character undergoes a cathartic experience when faced with certain situations; they take a decision unlike themselves. Shalini’s mother and her relationship with the protagonist form the base of the book. The mother comes across as a vicious and disillusioned character that experiences a sort of dissension about her own life.&nbsp; Zoya and Amina are two relatable characters; one is an older woman looking for her son, and the other a young woman struggling to keep her family together.But most importantly it’s the narrator’s relationship with self. The book is about a solo journey of a girl and the unconscious choices that she makes, which provides the incentive for the pace of the book.<h4>Bountiful Accolades</h4>Madhuri Vijay navigates with extreme poise and fluidity a narrative that is brimming with politics, prejudice, and sexuality and holds her reader’s attention for the entire length of the book. Her novel has been shortlisted for the 2019 JCB prize for literature, longlisted for both 2019 DSC prize for South Asian Literature and 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction.<h4>Awards other than Pushcart award</h4>WINNER OF THE 2019 JCB PRIZE FOR LITERATUREWINNER OF THE 2019 TATA LIT LIVE! FIRST BOOK AWARDWINNER OF THE 2019 CROSSWORD BOOK AWARD FOR FICTIONFINALIST FOR THE 2019 DSC PRIZE FOR SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURELONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL DYLAN THOMAS PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 PEN/HEMINGWAY AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR FICTIONAN INDIES INTRODUCE AND INDIE NEXT TITLEA BARNES &amp; NOBLE DISCOVER GREAT NEW WRITERS SELECTIONNAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2019 BY THE WASHINGTON POST,&nbsp;THE ECONOMIST, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, BOOK BROWSE, THE TIMES, BOOKLIST, THE AUSTRALIAN, AND HUDSON BOOKSELLERSSo, if you haven’t read Pushcart winning The Far Field book yet, grab it now from the nearest book store.

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The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay The winner of the Pushcart prize, Madhuri Vijay is a Bangalorean, whose debut novel The Far Field, has garnered accolades from across the world as well as in India, from critics and readers alike. The Novel Shalini, the protagonist of The Far Field book, is a privileged and naive [&hellip;]

Getting To Know The Other Madhuri Vijay

The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay The winner of the Pushcart prize, Madhuri Vijay is a Bangalorean, whose debut novel The Far Field, has garnered accolades from across the world as well as in India, from critics and readers alike. The Novel Shalini, the protagonist of The Far Field book, is a privileged and naive […]

Most of the pieces written about famous <a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/diversity-in-tech-indian-women-are-better-represented-than-their-global-peers/">women in tech</a> or women entrepreneurship focus on the big gender gap. If we look at the United States of America, women represent about 23% of the workforce. Comparatively, in India, the situation is much better at 34%.In 2014, the iconic picture of women in silk saris celebrating the successful launch of Mangalayaan broke many stereotypes.Although the gender gap is big and very much existent, it is slowly but surely reducing. From 28% of women in tech in 2016, it has risen to 34% now.The study showed that women in technology were less inclined to participate and yet when they did, they were more likely to win. Carrying the idea of female role models (successful women entrepreneurs) helping to encourage women in the workplace. Women are good for business.While there is no magic formula businesses can use to shrink the gender gap in technology, there are some concrete steps you can take to recruit, hire and retain female tech talent. &nbsp;<h2>Female Business Leaders</h2><h4>Geeta Kannan, Managing Director, Anitab.org</h4>Kannan, a female entrepreneur and famous woman in technology has a varied portfolio. Having spent decades with reputable companies like Wipro systems and Infosys, she is now the head of Anitab.org and among the top female entrepreneurs. She is one of the most admired and famous women in tech.It is a non-profit organization that brings focus to some of the advancing careers for women in tech. Kannan says “A lot of our earlier talks made a case for diversity and why you should hire women. Now, it’s: how do we hire more women, retain them and create an inclusive workspace?”<h2>A Glimpse of Successful women Entrepreneurs in Technology</h2><h4>Deepa Madhavan, Chennai Director for Enterprise Data Services, Paypal</h4>Successful women entrepreneurs like Deepa Madhavan, Chennai Director for Enterprise Data Services, Paypal says&nbsp;“I know the struggle because I traversed the same journey.” Paypal is a name that everyone is familiar with. Having taken some time off to raise kids herself, for Madhavan, ‘Recharge’ is a program that helps bring ladies back to work.According to Madhavan, the tech will soon be defining what our worlds would look like. She is also actively a part of initiatives like ‘Unity’ and ‘Girls in Tech.’ These initiatives help girls find the right mentor and build leadership qualities.&nbsp;Let us take a look at some other examples of successful female entrepreneurs in tech.<h2>Female Entrepreneurs – in Tech</h2><h4>Debjani Ghosh, President, NASSCOM</h4>It took 30 long years for the IT-BPM company NASSCOM to appoint its first female President. As Ghosh is the first woman to lead the tech giant in India, she is a strong advocate for equal representation and gender diversity in India.Ghosh says “Gender diversity is imperative for the success of any business and not just a <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/why-indian-women-may-lead-the-tech-world-of-tomorrow/articleshow/74472307.cms">woman-centric</a> conversation,” She further adds “. “As we rapidly pace towards automation, cultivation of technological skills coupled with soft skills will give women an edge over machines,”<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/women-in-technology-002.jpg" alt="women in tech" srcset="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/women-in-technology-002.jpg 1344w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/women-in-technology-002-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/women-in-technology-002-699x466.jpg 699w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/women-in-technology-002-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="100vw" width="1344"></figure><h2>Female Entrepreneurs and Famous Women in Technology:</h2><h4>Reshma Saujani, Lawyer/politician/founder/ CEO, Girls who code</h4>During her TED talk in 2016, Saujini said “Girls are raised to be perfect, boys are raised to be brave. Because of this, we forget how to speak up for ourselves. Bravery is a muscle you have got to keep exercising,”&nbsp;According to her, the bravery deficit is the reason that women in technology are often underrepresented in STEM. Having graduated from Yale Law School, Saujini was the first Indian American who ran for Congress.There are many famous women in technology like Saujini’s and Debjani’s among us, who work to diminish the gender gap that exists. Meanwhile, the women in technology and other sectors need to enable and welcome other women aspirants. The IT scoreboard of India also suggests that more women are being recruited and retained for leadership roles. The positive forecast is that almost half of the firms will have over 20% of women in technology sectors.&nbsp;

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Women Entrepreneurs In Tech: Discover Women Role Models

Most of the pieces written about famous women in tech or women entrepreneurship focus on the big gender gap. If we look at the United States of America, women represent about 23% of the workforce. Comparatively, in India, the situation is much better at 34%. In 2014, the iconic picture of women in silk saris […]

Despite companies trying to create a gender-neutral image, pregnancy discrimination at the time of hiring is still very real which is faced by many women at an early age. One in eight employers across the globe still are reluctant to hire a woman who they think might get pregnant in the future and might become a liability for the organization in which she is working. When surveyed almost 802 employers and senior HR decision-makers about the hiring process of young females, more than 12% don’t want to appoint a female employee who recently got married fearing that she will become pregnant soon. Also, employers are afraid of giving leniency to female employees during their maternity period. This is despite the establishment of the Equality Act 2010 which clearly says that any kind of discrimination is illegal at the workplace.



While the law is well-intended and is better for all the individuals working in a company, but not appointing women on the belief that she might become pregnant in the near future is not the kind of discrimination that should be followed. A potential employer should never ask a woman about her plans to start a family, her marital status, or her plans of having children in the future, it’s her personal matter and no outsider has the right to interfere in it. Due to such kinds of discrimination, many women find that taking off their wedding or engagement ring during an interview will help them in getting a job easily which is something which they are not very comfortable in doing so but society has given no other option to them. Also while interviewing HR professionals, it came into the limelight that HR professionals also consider a woman&#8217;s likelihood to become pregnant while assessing whether she should be promoted or not in the next appraisal cycle, which again is illegal and needs to be changed inside the business.&nbsp;



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Also, it came into the limelight that a third of managers would prefer to employ a man in his 20s or 30s, rather than appoint a woman of the same age for fear of maternity leave. Mangers admitted that they generally wary of hiring a woman of childbearing age and even those women who have children don’t get jobs easily fearing that they will give priority to her family instead of the company. It is totally illegal to not give someone a job on the grounds that she might become pregnant in the future, and the companies who are doing this are not only breaking the law but being incredibly stupid as they might miss some of the brightest young workers that can be an asset to their organization and can play an eminent role in success of their business.

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Companies Reluctant To Hire Women Fearing Their Future Pregnancy

Despite companies trying to create a gender-neutral image, pregnancy discrimination at the time of hiring is still very real which is faced by many women at an early age. One in eight employers across the globe still are reluctant to hire a woman who they think might get pregnant in the future and might become [&hellip;]

India has produced some fine geniuses in many different fields over the years. Whether it is Aryabhatta, one of the world’s greatest astronomer and mathematician or Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter and poet, who went on to become the first Indian women to be Indian National Congress’s President, India has never fallen short of leaders who paved the way towards a brighter future. Here we will know about some most influential women of India.Women in India have always stood up and fought for their rights, regardless of the restrictions that were imposed upon them. Whether it was Rani of Jhansi, who led an entire army into battle or Indira Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo, Indian women have been making their mark all around the world.&nbsp;Let us come together and know some of the women who have brought change and broken stereotypes.&nbsp;<h2>1. Nirupama Roy</h2>64-year-old Nirupama Roy hails from Kerela. She currently serves as the Indian Foreign Service Officer. A former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Nirupama has also served 2 years as the Foreign Secretary of India. She was the first woman spokesperson of the External Affairs Ministry and the second woman ever to head the Indian Foreign Service.&nbsp;In her years of service, Nirmala has donned many hats and has handled every position with the integrity and respect it deserved.&nbsp;<h2>2. Arundhati Bhattacharya&nbsp;</h2>An Indian banker by profession, Arundhati was the first women to become the chairperson of the State Bank of India (SBI.) She was also featured on the Forbes Most Powerful Women’s list and one of the most influential woman of India.&nbsp;<h2>3. Kalpana Chawla</h2>Chawla was the first Indian woman to go into outer space. The celebration of their return quickly turned into mourning when the space shuttle disintegrated over Texas in 2003. This happened while the shuttle was trying to re-enter the earth’s atmosphere just hours before the completion of the mission. Unfortunately, none of the crew members survived.<h2>4. Kiran Bedi</h2>Kiran Bedi is the first women officer to have joined the Indian Police Force in 1972. A multi-talented social activist, Kiran hails from Amritsar. She was also an avid tennis player. Kiran is known for bringing down many women-related crimes in West Delhi when she was posted there. She also went on to become the first woman UN civilian police advisor.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Some-Of-The-Most-Influential-002.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Some-Of-The-Most-Influential-002.jpg 1920w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Some-Of-The-Most-Influential-002-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Some-Of-The-Most-Influential-002-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Some-Of-The-Most-Influential-002-699x466.jpg 699w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Some-Of-The-Most-Influential-002-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="100vw" width="1920"></figure><h2>5. Medha Patkar</h2>Medha Patkar’s name is synonymous with the famous Narmada Bachao Andolan, which she founded. The movement was to help save the people and rivers of Gujurat. She has always been an active member of welfare movements all across India. In 2014, she fought the election on Aam Aadmi Party’s ticket.&nbsp;These are just a few influential women of India who have made a difference in their respective fields. Indian women’s faces are a regular on Forbes most influential women and other prominent lists. Whether it is a homemaker or a full-time mother who loves to work, <a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/the-women-who-made-the-world-take-notice-this-decade/">women are constantly enabling others or advancing themselves in their fields</a>.&nbsp;Whether we take Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone who are making their mark in Hollywood after dominating the Indian Film Industry, or we look at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indra_Nooyi">Indra Nooyi</a>, the former CEO of PepsiCo, Indian women are here to stay.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Some Of The Most Influential Women of India

India has produced some fine geniuses in many different fields over the years. Whether it is Aryabhatta, one of the world’s greatest astronomer and mathematician or Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter and poet, who went on to become the first Indian women to be Indian National Congress’s President, India has never fallen short of leaders […]

According to history, entrepreneurship in India and even the word has been dominated by men. However, times are changing and women are emerging as powerful leaders and entrepreneurs in all fields. <a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/why-is-financial-independence-for-women-important/">Indian women entrepreneurs</a> are breaking stereotypes and overcoming negative notions each day.



Although the journey is often tough, it is well worth it when their influence makes a change on a domestic as well as international level. Here are few women who have overcome adversity and shaped their own paths.



<h3>1. Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw</h3>



Dr. Kiran graduated from Bangalore’s Mount Carmel College in Zoology and Biology. She started an industrial enzyme manufacturing company in 1978. Under Kiran’s guidance, the company has transformed into a full bio-pharmaceutical company over the years. Kiran Mazumdar was named the richest woman in India in 2004.&nbsp;



<h3>2. Neelam Dhawan</h3>



Neelam Dhawan brings a lot of confidence and elegance wherever she goes. Former leader of Microsoft, Neelam is now the Vice President and General Manager of HP Enterprise (HPE) Group and Country and the Managing Director of Hewlett-Packard India.



Her portfolio extends to IT, offshore activities, software engineering, BPO and much more. At HP, her main focus is to build strategy and manage corporate development that would help make HP the best company in India.



<h3>3. Vandana Luthra</h3>



We all know about VLCC products. But, did you know that it was founded by Vandana Luthra? She is one of the top women entrepreneurs in India. After completing her graduation, she ventured into countries like Germany, UK, and France to learn about fitness, food, beauty, and nutrition.&nbsp;



Vandana started VLCC back in 1989 when her daughter was just a toddler. It’s a good thing that she stepped into entrepreneurship from being a homemaker as this led her to received the Padma Shri in 2013.&nbsp;



<h3>4. Shehnaz Hussian well known Indian Women Entrepreneurs</h3>



Shehnaz Hussian has become a household name in the past decade or two. After completing her graduation at&nbsp; Queen Mary’s in Allahabad, Shehnaz went on to learn about <a href="http://www.cosmetic-therapy.com/">cosmetic therapy</a> and cosmetology from some of the most prominent western institutions like Christian Valmy, Lancome, and Lean of Copenhagen among others.&nbsp;



Shehnaz Hussian has worked tirelessly to become a popular name in the herbal cosmetics industry. She is also the CEO of Shahnaz Herbals Inc. Her company is spread across 400 franchise clinics across the world. She received the Padma Shri in 2006.



<h3>5. Ritu Kumar</h3>



Ritu Kumar has managed to create a niche for herself in the market. People recognize her name anywhere now. She is known for designing beautiful pieces of traditional wear, evening formals, swimwear, and domestic ethnic wear. She went on to create history three times in the Miss India Pageants. Her contributions to the community were recognized and she received a Padma Shri award in 2013 for her efforts.&nbsp;



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India is full of passionate, motivated women who have changed the way we know society. There are so many stories in the making right now that we will get to witness in the upcoming years. These strong Indian women entrepreneurs have opened doors of opportunity for a whole generation of women.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Indian Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Making A Change

According to history, entrepreneurship in India and even the word has been dominated by men. However, times are changing and women are emerging as powerful leaders and entrepreneurs in all fields. Indian women entrepreneurs are breaking stereotypes and overcoming negative notions each day. Although the journey is often tough, it is well worth it when [&hellip;]

One way to encourage a person is to reward their achievements. In a country like India, where women comprise about half the population, women are finally beginning to get the recognition they deserve. MeitY is holding a women’s only award function to encourage their participation and to recognize their efforts.



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<h2>The award ceremony</h2>



The Government is setting a fine example by planning to seek women entrepreneurs who have done remarkable work in the software industry. The award is being held by the Ministry of Electronics and IT. They aim to highlight the work done by women entrepreneurs in areas of virtual reality, internet of things, and artificial intelligence among others.&nbsp;



Through this award ceremony, the government hopes to recognize and encourage women who have overcome odds to create an identity for themselves. They also aim to find women who have created products that would help society. So far, it has received an amazing response as over 650 nominations have been filed by women start-ups from areas like the social sector, water management, agriculture, and health tech sector.&nbsp;



<h2>Jury members</h2>



The jury has some reputable names among them. It includes CEO and Founder of Snapdeal, Mr.Kunal Bahl, US-based TiE’s Saurabh Shrivastav, MeitY secretary Ajay Sawhney, and NASSCOM President Debjani Ghosh among others. Surprisingly, there are not many women among the jury.&nbsp;



It was the Union Minister Suresh Prabhu, who first shed light upon this issue. Last year, he mentioned how women’s participation is so important, not just as start-ups, but for the economy of the country. The awards will be given out by the Minister of Electronics, IT, and Communications, Ravi Shankar Prasad.&nbsp;



<h2>Other awards</h2>



Microsoft’s venture M12 has also made a similar announcement this week. They are coming back for the second year of the global Female Founders Competition. Their main aim is to help accelerate funding for female entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs have to be developing SaaS, deeptech solutions, or B2B. This is in collaboration with Pivotal Ventures and Mayfield.&nbsp;



This is also a great initiative that celebrates women and helps them create a space in an industry where women are greatly outnumbered. Often, women entrepreneurs struggle to continue or expand their business due to lack of funding.&nbsp;



Did you know that over 79% of small-scale female-run businesses in India are self-sponsored? Award ceremonies like these will help open new doors of opportunity for them and give them an equal chance to grow and succeed.&nbsp;



<h2>Women representation</h2>



According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, only about 14% of the country’s entrepreneurs comprise of women. This means that out of 58.29 million entrepreneurs in the country, only 8.05 million of them are women.



The award ceremonies will not only encourage women to chase their dreams and open new companies that they will own but, it will also help normalize women being leaders in a male-dominated area. It will also present a great opportunity for people from different backgrounds to connect with venture capitalists, mentors, accelerators, and even angel funds.&nbsp;

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One way to encourage a person is to reward their achievements. In a country like India, where women comprise about half the population, women are finally beginning to get the recognition they deserve. MeitY is holding a women’s only award function to encourage their participation and to recognize their efforts. The award ceremony The Government [&hellip;]

Government to Award Women Entrepreneurs

One way to encourage a person is to reward their achievements. In a country like India, where women comprise about half the population, women are finally beginning to get the recognition they deserve. MeitY is holding a women’s only award function to encourage their participation and to recognize their efforts. The award ceremony The Government [&hellip;]

The modernized society with changing mindsets of people has made it easier for wives to step out of their homes and earn for themselves and their families as well. Gone were the days when the men were only the breadwinner of the family, now women are also sharing the responsibilities equally. Undoubtedly, women are managing both the duties very well and are earning handsome amount sometimes even much more than their husbands. But there are still many people who believe that it’s shameful for a man whose wife is earning more than him and this scenario might be perceived in different ways by different people.&nbsp;In-laws are more uncomfortable with itIn many of the cases, it is found that it is not the husband who is uncomfortable with the fact that his wife is earning more than him, in fact, it’s the parents of the husband who are criticizing their son for not earning equally work similarly to what his wife earns. And in most of the cases, the in-laws don’t feel pride in the career growth of their daughter-in-law and believe that a man is not man enough if his <a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/nobel-prize-winner-esther-duflo-reacts-to-being-called-abhijit-banerjees-wife/">wife</a> is earning more than him.Think before you speak&nbsp;Also in many cases, wives who are earning more than their husbands find it difficult to talk anything related to money and expenditure as their husband might assume that they are showing off their power and will take it on their ego which results in ego-clashes between the couple. Sometimes, a wife who gets hikes in her salary unlike her husband, who barely got any increment at his workplace, also faces a negative time into their relation.&nbsp;Sometimes you are the breadwinner&nbsp;Couples who share good understanding do not fight in situations when their wives earn more, rather it doesn’t matter to them who is earning more and who is bearing all the household expenses. Who works as a team have a sense of safety and security among them and never felt awkward in such types of situations.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/wifes-earn-more-002.jpg" alt="Wives earn more than husbands" srcset="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/wifes-earn-more-002.jpg 1920w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/wifes-earn-more-002-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/wifes-earn-more-002-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/wifes-earn-more-002-699x466.jpg 699w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/wifes-earn-more-002-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="100vw" width="1920"></figure>See your <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/can-american-men-ever-be-happy-if-their-wives-earn-more-than-they-do-2019-04-29#:~:text=Some%20academic%20research%20suggests%20that,when%20the%20husband%20earns%20less.&amp;text=It%27s%20increasingly%20common%20for%20wives,the%20Bureau%20of%20Labor%20Statistics.">partner</a> as a teammate rather than a competitor&nbsp;Rather than developing a competitive spirit with your wives, treat her as your teammate otherwise the unresolved gender feelings will increase the gap between you and your wife.&nbsp;With the gap between men and women’s earnings narrowing down, husbands need to understand that their wives are equally efficient and qualified as they are and wives have every right to earn for themselves and for the family as well even. Enjoy double income to enhance your lifestyle and to make good savings for your children, rather than turning things more awkward especially when as a husband you are earning lesser than your wife. There is nothing shame full in it and rather feels more proud that your wife is doing well in her professional career.&nbsp;

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It’s Perfectly All-right If Wives Earn More Than Their Husbands

The modernized society with changing mindsets of people has made it easier for wives to step out of their homes and earn for themselves and their families as well. Gone were the days when the men were only the breadwinner of the family, now women are also sharing the responsibilities equally. Undoubtedly, women are managing […]

<h4>Being a successful business woman – How hard is it?</h4>If we look at the history of business and entrepreneurship, it was mostly men who were at the forefront.&nbsp; Women were often restricted to being a housewife or to being an efficient secretary. There were very few successful business women in India back then. But, the 20th century saw the emergence of feminism and real change started happening for female workers and entrepreneurs.&nbsp;The 1960s and 1970s saw an increase in the divorce rate in the west. This led to more single mothers to search for a source of income. Entrepreneurship seemed like the best option for them at the time. However, female entrepreneurs like Coco Chanel, Ma Perkins, and Madam C.J. Walker had to face a lot of discrimination and stigmas to create a space for their brand and to become successful.Though the number of business women in India is less, it is proved that female entrepreneur’s success rate is always higher as women are more sincere and dedicated to their work. Women are good at multitasking and they easily handle many complicated tasks at one time. Their vision is clear and it helps them decide their ultimate goals and achieve them with ease.<h4>B<a href="https://yourstory.com/herstory/2019/12/indian-women-world-most-powerful-women-nirmala-sitharaman">usiness women in India empowering</a> the economy</h4>If we look at the statistics closer to home, rural women leaders have witnessed a steady growth from 5% in 1992 to 40% in 2000. However, in the urban setting, women comprise less than 14% of entrepreneurs in India.&nbsp;Apart from the statistics, an undeniable wave of change is underway. More men and women are becoming aware of the unfair pay and the prejudice that business women in India have to face. Whether it is unequal pay in the corporate setting or the objectification of women in Bollywood, you can see people voicing their disagreement publically.&nbsp;<h4>Challenges faced by business women in India</h4>Women entrepreneurship in India is not as easy as it seems. There are many hurdles and challenges that stand in the way. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of financial investments. Over 79% of the small-scale female-run businesses are self-sponsored. This often limits their reach and restricts their income.&nbsp;Read:<a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/tips-and-tricks-to-be-back-to-your-career-with-a-kickstart/"> Tips And Tricks To Be Back To Your Career With A Kickstart: Career Breaks</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/003.jpg" alt="business women in India" srcset="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/003.jpg 1920w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/003-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/003-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/003-699x466.jpg 699w" sizes="100vw" width="1920"></figure>More than half of the work that women do in India is unpaid, unprotected, and informal. Women are more vulnerable to a financial crunch as 60% of them have no valuable assets under their name. Another statistic shows that 50% of women do not even have a bank account. The crime rate against women is also dangerously high at 53.9%.&nbsp;<h4>Businesswomen and economy</h4>The inclusion of women in the business world won’t just benefit women. But, it would be great for the economy too. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that if women equally participated in the workforce, it would increase India’s GDP by 27%.&nbsp;<h4>Female entrepreneurs are the future of the economy</h4>In this day and age of smartphones, a good percentage of women do not have cellphones and an even bigger percentage of them do not use the internet. If women used the internet just as much as men do, it would create an additional income of US$ 17 billion in just revenue for the phone companies.&nbsp; We can say female entrepreneurs in India are empowering the economy.<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Women-In-The-World-002-.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Women-In-The-World-002-.jpg 1920w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Women-In-The-World-002--768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Women-In-The-World-002--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Women-In-The-World-002--699x466.jpg 699w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Women-In-The-World-002--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="100vw" width="1920"></figure>The social benefits of women business owners are more than that of a man. Women tend to spend a huge part of their earnings at home, which means that they can help provide better education to their children, better healthcare, and overall help the family lead a better life.&nbsp;The government has launched schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana and MUDRA to help empower women and support micro and small-scale businesses. But, we as individuals and society have a great role to play in not only encouraging business-women in India to work but, also ensuring a safe and healthy environment for them to work in.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Being a successful business woman – How hard is it? If we look at the history of business and entrepreneurship, it was mostly men who were at the forefront.&nbsp; Women were often restricted to being a housewife or to being an efficient secretary. There were very few successful business women in India back then. But, […]

Why is financial independence for women important?We all know women have been victims of the patriarchal setup of society for centuries. Though we still have miles to go before we have an egalitarian society, recent years have seen a lot being said and done for empowering women. There are several organizations, activists, SHGs etc like <a href="https://www.careindia.org/">CARE India</a>, Women’s Global Empowerment Fund, Sarathi Development Foundation that are making significant contributions in women empowerment.&nbsp;Oxford Dictionary defines empowerment as ‘the ability to control their life and claim their rights‘. No one can actually be said to be having control of one’s life without being financially independent. Also, <a href="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/a-womans-best-protection-is-a-little-money-of-her-own/">financial dependence is one of the main reasons for the oppression of women</a>. Women are often cultured to believe that they were born to do the household chores and to care for the husband, children and everyone else. Most girls, however talented, are never given the opportunity to get good education or if educated they are not allowed to work outside and earn. It is the females who are expected to sacrifice their dreams for the education of their brothers or for their husband’s careers. Even then they are always looked down upon as being dependent members. Their opinion is not taken seriously. Financial independence not only gives women confidence but also gives them the credibility to take decisions for themselves and their families. They can not only help to meet the expenses of households given the rising cost of living but can also prove to be a role-model for their children. Financially independent women become in charge of their lives. Having money of your own and being able to allocate it to whatever you wish is a great step towards women’s empowerment.Though there is an increased effort in the direction of women empowerment, women still comprised only 26% of the total workforce in India in 2018. World stats looked no better. Women need to become more aware of their being. They need to realize what changes their increased participation in the workforce can bring.<h2>How to become financially independent?</h2>You don’t have to be a woman of a certain age with a professional degree to get a job and earn. You can be self-employed or make a good investment. You only need a good plan and a properly planned budget (can be big or small) to start.<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Why-Is-Financial-Independence-.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Why-Is-Financial-Independence-.jpg 1920w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Why-Is-Financial-Independence--768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Why-Is-Financial-Independence--1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Why-Is-Financial-Independence--699x466.jpg 699w, https://www.thevoiceofwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Why-Is-Financial-Independence--600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="100vw" width="1920"></figure><ul><li>Planning is the first and foremost step. Instead of opting for the plans that others are following, plan according to your own budget, financial goals, and life-stage needs. You can take help from a professional financial planner.</li><li>Invest in a fashion that meets goals and that the risk is distributed over a variety of instruments. It should be a judicious mix of equity, debt, etc.</li><li>Save a specific amount of income every year and also build an emergency savings account. As a woman, it is crucial to be financially prepared to deal with unfortunate events like death or divorce.</li><li>Keep a regular track of your investment.</li><li>Get adequate insurance.</li><li>Execute carefully and properly.</li></ul>&nbsp;

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Why is financial independence for women important? We all know women have been victims of the patriarchal setup of society for centuries. Though we still have miles to go before we have an egalitarian society, recent years have seen a lot being said and done for empowering women. There are several organizations, activists, SHGs etc […]

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