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Women in Rural Manufacturing: Incredible story of DURGA

As we celebrate International Woman’s Day, we cannot forget the large number of women we have in rural India, waiting to join the workforce but are unable to. This situation is due to a lack of awareness, training, and mentoring.

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ABB India partners with Lila Poonawalla Foundation to build future women leaders in technology

ABB India and Lila Poonawala Foundation have jointly introduced a holistic merit-cum-need based scholarship program for academically bright girls from economically backward sections. The purpose of the scholarship program is to provide such meritorious girls a golden opportunity to fulfill their dreams in the field of technology.

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Gender Diversity is a doorway to Innovation and Profitability

A Master degree holder in VLSI Design and with over 16 years of experience, Sirisha A has proven her worth in the manufacturing sector by winning admiration and accolades. Currently, she is heading the Industrial Engineering & New Product Launch at Continental Automotive India’s Bangalore plant.

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Defeating Poverty and Personal Losses, Shanthalakshmi PN is an Advocate of Gender Inclusivity in Manufacturing

As a young college graduate in Electronic Diploma Engineer JSSPW from Mysore, Shanthalakshmi PN had started attending seminars and trainings to sharpen industry skills while simultaneously doing vocations. At 19, she started her career as a Quality Control Analyst in an organization.

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Grit & Determination: Stepping-stones to affirm one’s accomplishments in Manufacturing

A commerce graduate with an MBA from Babson College, Aditi Chowdhary is the second generation entrepreneur and director at MPM Private Limited who has found her own identity in the foundry business.

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From owning a kirana shop to becoming the CEO of The Durga Project, Rukmani is the hallmark of courage and perseverance

Rukmani Devi Katara,CEO, Durga energy, once fiercely took up the challenge of fighting odds and in the process empowered thousands of women in rural Rajasthan to attain financial independence and become self reliant. Rukmani was just 15 years of age when she was married off by her parents.

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Mechanical to Intellectual Engineering; Manufacturing is no more Male-Dominated

Arifa Shaikh working with the Dapodi plant of Atlas Copco believes several women are building great careers in manufacturing. Social or Cultural bindings are never a hurdle to a woman professional who wants to make it big in life. Modern manufacturing offers a safe and clean working environment for women and offers lifelong learning opportunities.

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Young Woman Working Midst of Heavy Machines; Prarthana Defies Set Minds at Workplace

When Prarthana Patel joined the manufacturing sector as a 23-year-old student of Economics, she was a curious, young novice exploring the various industry concepts. Under the guidance of the sole woman employee working at NH Engineering—jointly owned by Prarthana’s father and uncle, she tried to fight her way through the industry maze. Prarthana was later trained by her uncle and given the first major shot in manufacturing.