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News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Union Minister Annpurna Devi inaugurates second edition of SheLeads II
New Delhi (India) August 7 (ANI): The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, on Thursday inaugurated the second edition of UN Women's flagship capacity-building programme, SheLeads II: Workshop for Women Leaders, in New Delhi. The event brought together grassroots women leaders, elected representatives, and administrators from across India to foster dialogue, build political leadership skills, and amplify women's participation in governance, as per the press two-day workshop, organised by UN Women India Country Office, comes at a pivotal moment, following the historic passing of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023, which mandates a 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. With only 14% of seats currently held by women in the 18th Lok Sabha, initiatives like SheLeads are critical to bridging this representation her keynote address, Annpurna Devi emphasised that women's leadership is not just a matter of representation; it is central to driving women-led development for a Viksit Bharat. Initiatives like SheLeads are pivotal in equipping women with the skills and networks needed to lead from the front, ensuring that our development agenda, be it towards the 2030 SDGs or India's Agenda 2040, is truly inclusive and representative of every on the occasion, May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, said that Norway is proud to support initiatives that empower women leaders and foster inclusive governance. Initiatives like SheLeads are essential for translating policy commitments into real-world year, the workshop received over 260 applications from 22 states, more than doubling the response from its inaugural edition in February. After a rigorous selection process, 36 participants were chosen based on their experience, motivation, and future plans. Over the two days, they will engage in interactive sessions with Members of Parliament, policy experts, and media strategists, covering topics such as electoral campaigning, governance structures, narrative building, and effective media at the event, Kanta Singh, Country Representative a.i., UN Women India, said that to achieve the vision of a Viksit Bharat, women's representation in politics is essential. Women leaders are not only change-makers in their communities but are critical to shaping policies and governance that reflect the aspirations of all citizens. SheLeads is our effort to ensure women have the platform, skills, and networks to step into these roles with is a flagship initiative of UN Women India Country Office, aimed at advancing gender equality in public and political leadership, aiming to support women leaders in contesting the upcoming/next Lok Sabha and State Assembly Women exists to advance women's rights, gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. As the lead UN entity on gender equality, it shifts laws, institutions, social behaviours and services to close the gender gap and build an equal world for all women and girls. (ANI)
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Yara India eyes 8-9 pc business growth in next 3 years
Yara India on Tuesday said it is eyeing over 8-9 per cent revenue growth year-on-year for the next three years across all business segments and not limited to logistics alone. Yara India is a part of Norwegian multinational Yara International , a crop nutrition company and a provider of agricultural, industrial, and environmental solutions . "Yara India recorded overall revenues of Rs 5,342.14 crore for the period April 2024-March 2025, up from Rs 4,837.32 crore in FY 2023-24. The company expects to grow by over 8-9 per cent year-on-year for the next three years. This projected growth is across all business segments and not limited to logistics alone," a company statement said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Never turn off your computer again, if you own a mouse Panzer Rush Play Now Undo The company has released its third Sustainability Report 2024, titled 'Greener Pathways - Fostering a Nature-Positive Food Future'. The report captures the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance across its operations in India and especially the manufacturing plant in Babrala, Uttar Pradesh, and community initiatives under Kiran, a Yara India community initiative. Live Events As per the report, over 6,50,000 farmers were reached through agronomy sessions and digital platforms like FarmCare and YaraConnect. In the January-December 2024 period, 8,200 MT of premium product movement in Western Uttar Pradesh led to freight savings of USD 2,05,000. It reused 967 million litres of water, afforested 7.4 acres, and targeted a 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (gases), or tCO₂e, reduction in emissions by 2026. It aims to incorporate 30 per cent of women leaders by 2025 and empower women farmers through tailored interventions. It empowered 699 youth- and women-led MSMEs across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar through a 15-week accredited capacity-building programme, equipping them with leadership and business skills to drive sustainable growth. It reached 20,000-plus students, provided healthcare to 6,389 patients, and supported 379 women's self-help groups. The company stated that it maintained zero confirmed incidents of corruption, with 100 per cent of operations assessed for corruption risks, supported by robust policies including Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery, Whistleblower, and POSH. "Sustainability is not just an initiative, but how we operate at Yara. From building resilient farming communities to transforming how food is grown and delivered, Yara India is committed to creating lasting value," Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director of Yara South Asia, said. May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, said, "Sustainability is a key priority for Norway across all sectors. It is encouraging to see this commitment reflected in the work of Norwegian companies like Yara in India." Yara India is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yara International ASA. The company set up its operations in 2011, in Maharashtra, focusing on speciality products.
NDTV
21-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Norwegian Envoy Celebrates Yoga Day With Headstand Lotus Pose
New Delhi: Norwegian Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener on Saturday marked the 11th International Yoga Day with a message and an impressive pose. On X, she posted two photographs, showing her journey in the ancient Indian practice since moving to the country last year. In the first picture, she's seen performing a headstand; in the second image, she is in a headstand lotus pose. 'How it started vs how it's going,' she wrote. 'As we mark International Yoga Day 2025, proud to show my attempt at headstand lotus pose! I find Yoga beneficial for my mental & physical health & hope you do too," she said. How it started vs how it's going🧘♀️ When I moved to India last year, I started practicing #Yoga more actively! As we mark #InternationalYogaDay2025, proud to show my attempt at headstand lotus pose! I find #Yoga beneficial for my mental & physical health & hope you do too! 🙏 — Ambassador May-Elin Stener (@NorwayAmbIndia) June 21, 2025 Many users appreciated her dedication and love for Indian culture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday morning led the Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The event stretched over a 26-kilometre path from Ramakrishna Beach to Bhogapuram, where thousands joined him for a mass Yoga session. 'Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age or ability,' PM Modi said. 'Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for Humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes global policy,' he added. He also called yoga 'the pause button humanity needs... to breathe, to balance, to become whole again.' This year, International Yoga Day is being celebrated across the globe with the theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." In Dehradun, President Droupadi Murmu attended a special Yoga Day event along with the state Governor Gurmeet Singh, where she encouraged everyone to embrace the practice. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also took part in the celebrations in Delhi. The event saw participation from missions across the world, highlighting how yoga has become a truly global movement that cuts across borders and cultures.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Yara India reaches 6.5 lakh farmers, targets 70,000 tCO₂e emission cut by 2026
New Delhi: Yara India has reported engagement with over 6.5 lakh farmers and set a target to cut 70,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions by 2026, according to its third sustainability report released on Tuesday. The report titled 'Greener Pathways – Fostering a Nature-Positive Food Future' highlights the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance across its Indian operations, including its manufacturing plant at Babrala, Uttar Pradesh. The company has reused 967 million litres of water and afforested 7.4 acres of land. A 27% reduction in carbon emissions from logistics was achieved through a shift to rail transport, resulting in a saving of over USD 205,000. Yara India, part of Norwegian multinational Yara International, stated that it has maintained zero confirmed incidents of corruption, with 100% of operations assessed for risks. The company said it follows a Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery Policy and has implemented Whistleblower and POSH mechanisms. The company aims to increase women's participation in leadership to 30% by 2025. It also trained 699 youth- and women-led MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar through a 15-week capacity-building programme under its Yara Leadership Academy. Yara India's community outreach covered over 20,000 students, provided healthcare to 6,389 patients, and supported 379 women's self-help groups. 'From building resilient farming communities to transforming how food is grown and delivered, Yara India is committed to creating lasting value,' said Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director, Yara South Asia. May-Elin Stener, Norway's Ambassador to India, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, said, 'It is encouraging to see this commitment reflected in the work of Norwegian companies like Yara in India. This is a testament to Norway's strong commitment to responsible business and climate action.' The company also announced forward-looking plans including expansion of regenerative agriculture , use of vessel-based shipping to reduce emissions, and increased deployment of biostimulants and digital agri-tech solutions .
