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Empowering Women

ENGENDERING EQUALITY

In the sprawling landscapes of rural India, where the heartbeats of communities echo through the
fields and the whispers of dreams rustle in the wind, lies the essence of empowerment - in the stories

of women who dared to dream, to strive, and to conquer. In the heart of these communities, amidst
the mud-brick homes and
bustling markets, lies the
transformative power of
women's empowerment
initiatives spearheaded by
SAIL. These initiatives are
not just about providing

resources or opportunities;
they are about igniting a
spark of hope, nurturing it
into a flame of resilience, and
empowering women to
rewrite their destinies. Skill
training in various areas like

nursing, physiotherapy, LMV Women engaged in Mushroom cultivation at
driving, mobile repairing, SAIL IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur
welder, fitter and electrician training along with training in improved agriculture, mushroom
cultivation, goatery, poultry, fishery, achar/papad/agarbati/ candle making, handlooms, sericulture,
yarn weaving, tailoring, sewing and embroidery, gloves, spices, towel & gunny bags making, making
low-cost-sanitary napkins, jute craft, smokeless chullah making etc. are all imparted at various
locations of SAIL plants and units.

Empowering women is crucial for driving robust economies, as it ignites productivity and fosters
growth. They represent half of the world population and thus are representing fifty percent of the
work force and are equal factors towards driving growth and prosperity. However, despite progress,

gender inequalities persist across societies worldwide. Women often encounter barriers to accessing
decent work, facing occupational segregation, and experiencing gender wage disparities.
Additionally, many women are denied fundamental rights such as access to quality education and
healthcare.

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