"FICCI FLO Leads The Charge For Inclusive Growth In India"

IN an interaction with BW Businessworld, JOYSHREE DAS VERMA, National President of FICCI FLO, talks about how the organisation drives women's economic independence through skill-building, digital literacy, and global opportunities, setting benchmarks in sustainable development and business security

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How does FICCI FLO empower women and support entrepreneurs in India?

India's industrial landscape is witnessing a surge in women-led enterprises, highlighting the need for initiatives empowering women entrepreneurs. FICCI FLO, an all-India organisation for women, drives this change under the theme "Collective Vision, Collaborative Action." It is promoting digital literacy in both rural and urban areas by partnering with Microsoft, NIIT, and Amity. Recent MoUs with ICA Eduskills, Yes Bank, and Support a Skill Care Foundation support women's skill development.

Globally, FICCI FLO empowers businesses in the US and graduates through the Smart Fellowship Programme. Events like Trade Connect provide women with access to domestic and global markets. By setting up India's first 100 per cent women-owned industrial park in Hyderabad, FICCI FLO has set a benchmark for inclusive and sustainable development.

What unique challenges do women face in achieving economic independence, and how is FICCI FLO addressing them?