A highly regarded thought leader in India, and a well-acclaimed social entrepreneur and author.
Dr. Saundarya demystifies the subject of DEI, and describes how it can be absorbed by just about everyone.
A highly regarded thought leader in India, and a well-acclaimed social entrepreneur and author.
Dr. Saundarya demystifies the subject of DEI, and describes how it can be absorbed by just about everyone.
ENRICH provides data-backed insights that help organizations measure, benchmark, and refine their workplace culture, DEI maturity, and sustainability impact.
ENABLE strengthens workplace culture by equipping employees and leaders with the skills to foster inclusive, high-trust environments.
EMBED aligns hiring strategies with organizational culture, ensuring companies attract and retain talent that aligns with their core values.
EXPERIENCE brings together workplace culture champions, industry leaders, and DEI advocates through premier summits, conferences, and networking platforms.
EXTEND expands the impact of workplace inclusion beyond individual organizations by enabling supplier diversity, SME inclusion, and industry-wide equity initiatives.
ENDOW extends Avtar’s mission beyond workplaces into communities by supporting underrepresented groups, bridging employment gaps, and empowering future talent.
A strategic initiative In today’s dynamic business landscape, role of sustainable growth is no longer focusing on profitability but its about long-term value creation that benefits not just the business but the society and the planet. Yes, ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance principles are evolving into a space from optimal consideration to strategic initiatives.
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Chennai – India (On-site)
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Chennai – IND
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Chennai – IND
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Chennai – IND
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From an increase in gender budget allocation to skill development, the 2025-26 Union Budget has a slew of measures benefitting women. The Union Budget 2025-26, presented on February 1, 2025, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced several initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting gender equality in India. Here are five key highlights:
Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, the Minister for School Education in Tamil Nadu, recently launched Nipuni, a pioneering career readiness program aimed at empowering college girls.The initiative, conceived by Avtar Human Capital Trust (AHCT), was unveiled during the 12th edition of Udyog Utsav, a one-day career visioning conference. The event was held at Srimad Andavan Arts and
India’s manufacturing sector could grow by 9% with increased female workforce participation, according to the World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update. News reports quoted the report highlighting that closing gender gaps in labor force participation would yield the highest output gains in manufacturing across South Asia, followed by the services sector. The World Bank
IIM Bodh Gaya is launching a five-day residential Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) for Women Academic Leaders, scheduled from November 11 to 15, 2024. The initiative, part of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme and funded by the Ministry of Education, aims to address the significant underrepresentation of women in higher education leadership roles in
The Union Budget 2024-25 presented on July 23 by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the need for empowering mahila (women) alongside other sections like gareeb (poor), yuva (youth), and annadata (farmers) There are several policies and programs implemented by the Narendra Modi government demonstrating women-centricity with Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Mission Shakthi, and Saksham
Women constitute just 14% of entrepreneurs, managing 20% of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) among 58.5 million enterprises. Highlighting the proportion of women entrepreneurs, the article by CNBC TV18 highlighted data from the State of India’s Livelihood Report by Access Publications that said that though the country contributed 3.09% to industrial output and employed
Improved mobility can improve women’s workforce participation from 4 per cent -6.9 percent, according to a new study. The report by Uber and Oxford Economics is based on a survey of Uber riders from five Indian cities – Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. The report revealed that access to mobility can increase the women
Nina Singh has been appointed Director General (DG) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which provides security for airports in the country and Delhi Metro, making her the first woman chief of the force.Nina Singh, who hails from Bihar, is an alumnus of Patna Women’s College and the Jawaharlal Nehru University and holds a
Renowned social worker Dr V Mohini Giri, who passed away at the age of 85 on December 20, has left behind a legacy of stellar work in women’s rights. The Padma Bhushan awardee was the Chair of the National Commission for Women (NCW) (1995–1998) and of the Central Social Welfare Board. Dr Mohini was the
Chennai-based R Vaishali has become the 3rd woman grandmaster in chess. She, along with her bother Praggnandha, has become the first brother-sister to become grandmasters. With two consecutive victories in the Ellobregat Open in Spain with two consecutive victories she went past the 2500-mark Elo rating. She earned the coveted title that was achieved earlier
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