Archives March 2023

Hyderabad, March 13, 2023..…I-Run, Hyderabad’s first exclusive women’s run held on Sunday morning at Hitex. It was organized as part of the three-day Business Women Expo 2023 organized by Hitex. It was held with a unique theme ‘I Run–Breaking Barriers”

According to Mr. Samuel Sudhakar, the Run was a huge hit. It was organized in three categories–3kms, 5kms, and 10kms. The starting and ending point was within the Hitex only. A total of 1120 participants participated. 25 to 30% of participants were first-timers. It was organized by Traditions Event Management in association with Hitex. It was open to all ages. Women as young as 14 and as old as 76 participated in the run.

There was good corporate participation too from companies such as Synchrony, Accenture, DE Shah, and others. It will be an annual event and will be held every year.

The women-only run was held on the last day of the Business Women Expo, the biggest-ever Expo for women entrepreneurs and innovators with over 220 plus exhibitors from 15 states.

I-Run found that women were shy about participating in runs. They said it was because of lack of company, whom to run with. Also, they didn’t participate partly because of their household responsibilities, said Samuel. Now, these are the things of the past. More and more women are choosing to lace up and run down the miles on foot. They believe that the world of sports or fitness will not be portrayed as a man’s world.

I Run believes that every start line and every finish line is a triumph. Every woman has her story and her struggle and when you say I RUN, I will be celebrated the entire way said Mallika, a participant.

I ran for the new-age woman who is changing the game, together, a 75-year-old homemaker said

I ran for the woman who is smashing and breaking barriers, Alpana Shah added.

Madhubala said her siblings pushed her into running and she is enjoying it now.

I ran for the woman who is set on changing the world for good, one step at a time, and shared a teacher, who had come all the way from Warangal to participate in the event.

You can start running any time of your life, with any level of fitness – and we know this is a barrier for so many women who succumb to the lie that “oh, I can’t run” or “I’m not very good at running” … this doesn’t matter. Running has the power to change lives, added Arun of Tradition Events.

New Delhi, March 13, 2023: The Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI) hosted its eighth edition of Racefor7® on Sunday to raise awareness about rare diseases in India. The event was flagged off by AIIMS Director Prof, M Srinivas, Chief Guest flagged off the event along with medical doctors from AIIMS and other hospitals. Participants joined the run/walk/bicycle to support the rare diseases cause at the AIIMS campus.

Team ORDI works to connect rare disease patients, policymakers, the medical fraternity, and Health Care Industry through various initiatives to sensitize the public at large to acknowledge rare diseases. A major initiative in this regard is our Annual Awareness Run – RACEFOR7. Race for 7 is an awareness run organized by Organization for Rare Disease India (ORDI) in line with World Rare Diseases Day. Racefor7 symbolically represents the 7000 rare diseases.

Every year ORDI organizes Racefor7®, the largest and longest rare disease awareness campaign in India with support from various Patient Support Groups, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical, Diagnostic Support Companies, Physicians, Hospitals, Volunteers, and Runners with an objective to raising awareness among Public, Health Care Providers, Policymakers, Patient Organizations, and other stakeholders. As part of Racefor7, short marathons/walk/bicycle of approx. 7 KM are organized across multiple cities in India spread across February and March significantly boosting awareness and education on rare diseases.

Dr. Madhulika Kabra and Dr. Neerja Gupta on behalf of the Division of Genetics, Department of Paediatrics, AIIMS New Delhi comment, “Awareness about Rare diseases and their challenges among the general public is important along with other stakeholders like the medical fraternity, government, Industry, media etc. It is heartening to know that awareness is increasing globally and In India. Events like ORDI- Race for 7 shall make a huge impact that has brought multiple stakeholders together. We at AIIMS feel privileged for hosting this event and thank ORDI for giving us this opportunity and shall be happy to collaborate with ORDI to host this event in future. Our special thanks to all the participants for joining the event and expressing their solidarity to Rare disease patients and caregivers. Declaration and implementation of the rare disease policy by the Government of India is a major step, helping many families with better management of affected individuals. Specific treatment is presently available for about 5% of disorders, treatment being prohibitively expensive for most patients. There is a need to focus on research in the area for therapeutics for rare diseases and drug development in India.”

Speaking about the event, Mr Prasanna Kumar Shirol, Co-founder and Executive Director of ORDI, he, said “It is inspiring to see so many people come out to support the cause of rare diseases. The Rare Diseases community extends its heartfelt appreciation to all the participants.”

“Racefor7 is conceptualized and developed to raise awareness and build an annual Program to engage all the stakeholders concerned with Rare and Genetic Disorders.The 8th Edition focuses on access to treatments and building quality of life for 70 million people affected with Rare Diseases.”

Further, he thanked Government of India and the State Governments for initiating treatments for Rare Diseases patients under National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021 at the Government Hospitals. He said, “120 patients are getting treated in the first phase and there is long way to go in this journey of treatment, clinical trials, drug discovery and drug development, Insurance, find funding for both medical and non-medical support, continuous therapies, special education, care giving and building Quality of Life for patients and families suffering from Rare Diseases”.

All participants received a Tee Shirt with Bib mentioning a Rare Diseases Name. In addition, a medal and e-certificate were given to the participants along with sumptuous breakfast.

Hyderabad, March 13, 2023…The Days of women associated with Papad, Pickle, and Masala making are over. I don’t demean them. But, what I want to convey is that women are for bigger things, high-value entrepreneurship, and breaking stereotypes. They are into a high level of entrepreneurship now. They are breaking the status quo, said Mr Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Govt of Telangana, addressing a gathering of 500 plus women entrepreneurs.

Mr Ranjan was the Chief Guest at the function hosted by Chennai-based WEDO—Women Entrepreneurship Development Organization, a Chennai-based Pan-Indian accelerator exclusively for business women at Business Women Expo 2023, at Hitex on Sunday morning.

WEDO forayed into Telangana. It launched the Women Entrepreneurs Club, WEDO Hyderabad Chapter through the hands of Mr Jayesh Ranjan.

The local chapter of WEDO will be an ideal platform for women entrepreneurs, aspirants, institutions and incubators, it was announced.

WEDO empowers women entrepreneurs by providing them with the right knowledge, right implementation strategies, mentoring and community support.

Speaking on the occasion Jayesh Ranjan said Telangana state is committed to nurturing women’s entrepreneurship. To take it to next level, the state will be coming out with a single-window facility to take care of all the needs and support required by women entrepreneurs.

Explaining salient features of the facility which is the first of its kind in India and which is slated for launch in a month’s time will have a support system which will validate the product in the very initial stages of its journey. If it has zero strength it will be told beforehand so that valuable time is saved.

Explaining further he added that it will provide every possible support such as branding, and packaging. This is open to all educated or illiterate across Telangana. The single window facility will even have its presence at the Mandal level to encourage and support rural women, and rural entrepreneurs. This is a milestone development. The back-end work is already happening. Mr KT Rao also shared about it recently at the International Women’s Day Celebration, he told the audience.

He told the women in the audience to create a voice collectively for their mutual growth.

Mr Ranjan also presented badges to Ms Sanjana Dubey, President of the Hyderabad Chapter of WEDO and Women Entrepreneurs Club.

Speaking on the occasion Ms Sanjana said, it already has got fifty-plus members joining the chapter and more are in the pipeline.

She introduced all the Hyderabad Chapter members to Mr Jayesh Ranjan, who welcomed them by presenting them with a Badge.

Mr Ranjan also unveiled the Cover of a book titled ‘Visionary Women Collective’. The book will be out soon in the market. The book will have stories of 100 worthy businesswomen in India.

Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, who was guest of honour said though I am a diplomat, before that I am an entrepreneur. Women are very important for the success of any man. There are many women leaders in business and politics like former Prime Minister of India Smt Indira Gandhi. You all have a mettle and it is just a matter of time before you prove it.

He later gave away Visionary Women Awards to several distinguished women from across India.

Giving her welcome address Kadambari Umapathy, Founder of WEDO said it is no longer an issue of women’s empowerment. It is the time for equality. Both men and women are equal and partners in each other’s progress. Let us work together and contribute to the development of our great nation. Let us grow together.

WEDO organised day-long sessions that include Art of Raising Capital; Top 10 Legal Know-Hows for Women; Storytelling etc by World Storytelling Championship; Insights on Property Investments by a specialist, Visionary women collective launch, a session on Payment gateway “Ippo Pay”, a session on ‘Art of Raising Capital. This session was taken by a Fundenable Investment Specialist.

13th March 2023, Delhi, India: In observance of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Patient Academy for Innovation and Research with Support from BAYER commenced the first leg of the EndoRun in Delhi, today. The EndoRun is a mass awareness initiative that will bring together survivors and their families, healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates, to march for a shared cause around Endometriosis. The goal is to raise awareness about endometriosis, spark a national conversation around the condition, and call for greater support and resources for individuals and families affected by it. The awareness initiative saw more than 150 participants from various patient groups.

Endometriosis is a common, chronic, gynecological condition, which affects over 247 million women globally and 42 million women in India1. It is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus2. Women with endometriosis suffer from chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, depression, and infertility. Diagnosis of the condition is often delayed by 6-10 years, significantly reducing a woman’s overall quality of life. This also impacts academic performance and work productivity, thus causing a large socio-economic burden3. The information on clinical presentation, the severity of the condition and associated risk factors for endometriosis are also very limited in India.

Dr. Ratna Devi, Director Patient Academy for Innovation and Research, said, “It is important to create awareness due to the delay in diagnosis and treatment. Most women live through excruciating pain and other severe symptoms and their voices are unheard or dismissed. Advocating for better diagnosis and early treatment is an urgent need. Women must be provided with a safe space to discuss and support each other through this experience”.

“Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women worldwide. With our deep-rooted expertise in women’s health, we are committed to improving the awareness on endometriosis. We are delighted to partner with PAIR and provide support to initiatives that will contribute to help women access better healthcare solutions. Information and communication among patients, and patient’s groups is essential to fast-track the endometriosis diagnosis. At Bayer, our goal is to improve the health outcomes of women through research and development and by introducing new treatment options for diseases including Endometriosis.” says Mr. Deepak Chopra, Business Unit Head, Women’s Health, Bayer Zydus Pharma.

The EndoRun started from Connaught Place in Delhi and was graced by Chief Guest Ms. Suman, an Oscar winner and national president of the Embark Care Foundation along with Dr. Madhu Goel, Associate Director – Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Fortis La femme. Distinguished doctors and other patient support groups rendered support by offering expert guidance on endometriosis.

A coffee table book which is a collection of patient stories that features their journey and diagnosis story was also launched. It is aimed at empowering patients to take the right steps to connect with gynaecologists. The book will equip women to understand the condition through the perspectives of these women. The event also featured interactive sessions like Zumba, which aim to promote a healthy lifestyle among women.

“Through these pan India events, we hope that our efforts during Endometriosis Awareness Month will help break down the stigma surrounding endometriosis and promote greater understanding of the condition. We are committed to empowering those affected by endometriosis through education, advocacy, and support”, added Dr. Devi.

The other phases of the initiative are scheduled to take place on 25th March in Mumbai, 26th March in Pune, 28th March in Hyderabad and will conclude in Kolkata on 2nd April.

Hyderabad, 13th March 2023: L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), observes World Glaucoma Week, every year across its network, to bring public focus on this eye disease that can affect both adults and children. World Glaucoma Week is a joint global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patients Association.

L V Prasad Eye Institute hosted a Glaucoma Awareness Walk to spread information about the dreaded Glaucoma disease, from LVPEI’s Banjara Hills campus, today. Chief Guest Sailesh Kolanu, Renowned Film Director and Screenwriter and Guest of Honour and Tollywood Actor of Colour Photo movie fame Suhas Pagolu, flagged off the walk. Dr Siddharth Dikshit, Glaucoma Consultant; Dr Sirisha Senthil, Senior Glaucoma Consultant; Dr Anil Kumar Mandal, Senior Glaucoma Consultant, L V Prasad Eye Institute; participated in the walk along with other Doctors, Patients, and Volunteers.

Speaking on the occasion Sailesh Kolanu said, whole heartedly applaud the doctors and medical professionals here for the wonderful work they are doing, day in and day out to ensure that the poorest man can access the best eye care. LV Prasad Eye Institute is acknowledged for its yeoman service. It is very important to be aware of Glaucoma, because it can steal your eyesight before your realise the damage it has done, Therefore it is necessary to undergo an eye check up every year, that way the disease can be detected at an early stage and help prevent the vision loss.

Suhas Pagolu said, till yesterday I wasn’t aware of this scary disease of the eye called Glaucoma and the serious harm it can cause to vision. Also understand that this disease creeps in to our eye without we realising it and the only way we can prevent it is through a regular eye check-up.

Dr Sirisha Senthil, said, there is hardly any awareness about Glaucoma disease, most people express their ignorance about the disease. In India the top most cause of irreversible blindness is Glaucoma. This is one of the most common diseases in people above 40 years of age, one in every ten people either suffer from this disease or are at risk to suffer from the disease. One of the reasons for 90% of the public in India being unaware of this disease is its lack of symptoms. Mostly its detected after the person loses 90% of his sight, but its late by then. There is no treatment for this disease, currently we can only prevent further damage at whatever stage the disease is detected, but can’t restore the lost vision. Therefore we need to create awareness about this disease for people to undergo regular eye check-up. If a family member has Glaucoma it is essential for the entire family to get checked. Even infants can be born with glaucoma, a one day old baby can be diagnosed with Glaucoma. It’s a misconception of Glaucoma being an old age phenomenon, it can be found even in an infant too.

Dr Anil Kumar Mandal said Glaucoma can affect any individual, be it newborn baby, children, adolescents or adults. The detection of the disease should be done as early as possible and treated immediately. It’s a disease that requires life long follow-up after detection and treatment. This walk is being organized to create collective awareness.

As part of the World Glaucoma Week, 12 – 18 March 2023, L V Prasad Eye Institute’s Kallam Anji Reddy Campus in Hyderabad; is organizing a Patient Interactive Forum, in addition to Awareness Walk held today, during the week, to raise awareness about early detection and treatment of vision-threatening Glaucoma eye disease. Patient Interactive Forum is a live patient interactive patient forum in six different languages of Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada, Odiya and Telugu. It will be held on 15 March 2023 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm through LVPEI’s YouTube channel. People can send in their queries using the below link. These queries will be answered by the LVPEI Glaucoma specialists during the live patient interactive session.

Glaucoma is an eye problem associated with an increase in eye pressure and is characterized by damage to the optic nerve leading to irreversible blindness. It is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss globally. The global estimates predict that the number of patients with glaucoma will rise from 76 million to 111.8 million by 2040, with majority of these patients residing in Africa and Asia. Available statistics indicate that 1.12 crore Indians (4.5% of the Indian population) suffer from glaucoma, including children, of which 11 lakh people have turned blind.

“A person with glaucoma will not have any early symptoms or pain despite the increase of eye pressure till 90% of vision is lost. Vision once lost due to glaucoma cannot be restored, and that is why it is also called the ‘Silent Thief of Vision’. Vision once lost cannot be restored, but an eye specialist with early detection and treatment can help in safeguarding and preserving your remaining vision. Patients who present in early stages have no visual disability and can lead completely normal life. A basic eye examination for glasses (undilated eye examination) cannot detect glaucoma. Only a comprehensive eye examination that includes an eye pressure check, dilated fundus examination and a gonioscopy (in certain cases) can help in detecting glaucoma early,” says Dr Siddharth Dikshit, Glaucoma Consultant, L V Prasad Eye Institute.

Even though 80% of blindness from glaucoma is preventable, almost 7 million people worldwide turn blind due to glaucoma, with 2/3rd of them being women. This is because a whopping 90% of glaucoma cases go undetected, presumably due to a lack of awareness.

“Glaucoma more commonly affects people beyond the age of 40 years, especially those who have high myopia or are diabetic (one in eight people above 40 years of age are at risk for glaucoma). Those having a family history of glaucoma or those who have sustained eye injuries or have undergone eye surgeries are also vulnerable to developing glaucoma. They should get their eyes checked annually to rule out glaucoma” adds Dr Dikshit.

Another word of caution by the doctors is that steroids should be judiciously and only under medical supervision. Excessive use of steroids can also lead to Glaucoma. People for whom it is necessary to use steroids, such as eye drops, inhalers, ointments or tablets, they should also get their eyes checked regularly.

Points to keep in mind:

•  While it is true that people over 40 are at a greater risk of developing open-angle glaucoma, there are other types of Glaucoma (some very severe) that can affect people younger than 40.
•  Even young newborns and infants, due to abnormal eye development, can develop Glaucoma. These children present with large bluish eyes.
•  Can a cataract surgery (to place a lens) restore vision lost due to Glaucoma? Just as a camera whose film (or the 100 megapixel sensor) is damaged, cannot be repaired by changing the lens, an eye with Glaucoma will not benefit with cataract extraction and intraocular lens placement alone.

Treatment

•  Depending on the type, severity and previous history, glaucoma can be treated with medications (usually eye drops), lasers (of various kinds) and surgery, if required
•  The treatment for glaucoma aims at controlling the eye pressure and preventing further vision loss due to glaucoma.
•  Glaucoma surgery is not usually aimed at improving, but preserving the remaining vision.
•  Accompanying cataract surgery, when the eye has cataract, can recover the vision the vision attributable to cataract.

Kolkata: After a lively encounter at the Gachibowli Stadium that ended in a goalless draw last week, Hyderabad FC will now travel to Kolkata, as they take on ATK Mohun Bagan in the second leg of the Hero Indian Super League Semifinal at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on Monday.

The Mariners bowed out at this stage to a spirited Hyderabad FC side last season but with the tie evenly poised after the first leg, this clash at the Salt Lake Stadium promises to be a blockbuster.

Juan Ferrando’s men are one of the strongest sides in the league, and put on a solid display away from home last Thursday. The likes of Hugo Boumous, Manvir Singh, Pritam Kotal and Dimitri Petratos all came close to giving the Mariners a lead in Hyderabad, but failed to break a resilient Hyderabad FC defense all night.

Manvir and Akash Mishra put on a thrilling display of pace and strength to cancel each other out on the wing while Odei Onaindia and Chinglesana Konsham hardly gave the visitors a sniff on goal.

But it was a story of two shot-stoppers, who excelled under pressure. Vishal Kaith pulled off a couple of stunning saves at one end. Gurmeet Singh made sure his goal was not breached at the other end as both teams kept their 11th clean sheet of the season, on the night.

With the two teams registering a one-goal win apiece in the league stage, the second leg could also be a close and cagey affair.

Speaking to the media ahead of the game, HFC Head Coach Manolo Marquez said that it will be a very difficult game for both teams. “ATK Mohun Bagan have a very good squad and some very dangerous players. I think we managed to keep them quite for most of the game in the first leg.”

“But they are a strong team and will be difficult to beat at home. We played a very good game tactically in Hyderabad and will look to do the same at the Salt Lake Stadium,” added the Spaniard.

Hyderabad started without key contributors Joao Victor (returning from injury) and Bartholomew Ogbeche, both of who only came off the bench on Thursday. Laxmikant Kattimani has also been absent, which meant that HFC had three of their captains not starting the first leg.

However, the likes of Borja Herrera, Javi Siverio, Mohammad Yasir, Halicharan Narzary, Joel Chianese and Sahil Tavora were all impressive on Thursday and will look to put in a similar performance in this game as well.

But playing away from home, Coach Manolo believes that the Mariners will be a tough nut to crack in Kolkata. “ATK Mohun Bagan are a really strong side at home. They make sure that the players get every advantage they can and that is normal.”

“They do things like leaving the pitch with a lot of water, cutting the grass to exactly 20mm and other things that helps their players. But we are a strong side wherever we play as we do not change our style and that makes us a tough team to beat,” he added.

Hyderabad are the only side to beat ATK Mohun Bagan in their last six games but are yet to beat the Mariners at the Salt Lake Stadium. They will hope that they can set this record straight in what is the most important game of their season so far.

The game kicks-off at 7:30 pm IST on Monday and will be telecasted live on the Star Sports Network with live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and JioTV.

New Delhi, 13th March 2023: The first Indians to be invited to perform at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles and nominee for the Global Indian Music Academy Awards for Best Classical Instrumentalists, the Mohan Brothers – Lakshay Mohan(Sitar) and Aayush Mohan(Sarod) presented Marvel of Jugalbandi Season 2, a live concert tour today in Nation’s Capital at Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, where audience witnessed a celebration of the true spirit of Jugalbandi (Duet) – a music format which brings about a classic blend of two instruments.

This concert tour involved a jugalbandi of the traditional Indian instruments: Sitar & Sarod which have been a part of our Indian Classical Music for hundreds of years and are considered two of the most challenging instruments to master. Apart from Delhi the shows also happened in Mumbai and Bangalore as well. The event was graced by the wonderful presence of Shyam Mohan Gupta, Mr. K L Ganju, Golfer Neelam Prataap Rudy, Kathak Dancer Shinjini Kulkarni, Artist Manisha Gawade, Entrepreneur & Fashion Designer Neha Gupta, Poet Rekha Gupta, Ghazal Singer Radhika Chopra & many more.

Hyderabad, March 13th, 2023: The Shri Ram Universal School, Hyderabad became a microcosm of the ancient Indian towns and villages at its premises at Nanakramguda today. It enabled students and parents to revisit and bring back the rich ambience of indigenous traditional attire, Indian cuisine, native games, architectural marvels, languages, in short everything that Indian culture epitomises. The event was All About Culture and was witnessed by the awestruck visitors comprising of students and parents. A signature event of The Shri Ram Universal school, it was a culmination of the year long journey, which had students being part of immersive experiences such as ‘Form Evenings’, celebrations and events. Guests of honour Ms Sujata, IPS, IDES officer and Mr L N Ramaswamy, sculptor, graced the occasion and were amazed by the ingenuity of the students.

The event had breathtaking performance of a unique Sand Art, traditional and lesser-known dances such as puppet dances from across India including kathputli, choir performance and much more. ‘Shriites’ stole the limelight with their Nukkad Natak and Flash Mob.

A showcase of the traditional dresses and weaves was displayed by parents and teachers. The Director of Education and Founder Principal, Dr Jyothi Reddy and Vice President of Operations joined in for the showcase. Parents were astounded by the student’s initiative to showcase their learning in creative ways. Visitors savoured the traditional food and enjoyed the special performances. For the students, it was indeed a true evaluation of learning happening outside classrooms.

Gurugram: Signature Global, a prominent real estate brand in affordable and Mid-Income Housing, commemorated the 52nd National Safety Day and Week with great zeal at its project sites located in Gurugram. The company has organized a week-long campaign, starting from the 4th of March to the 10th of March 2023, in collaboration with its contractors, employees, and construction workers. The objective of this campaign is to rekindle the commitment to ensuring a safe work environment throughout the year and promoting occupational health and safety.

The campaign was held across various Signature Global sites, including Sector 36 Sohna-Park 4 5 and Serenas in Sohna, Proxima at Sector 89, Millennia 1 at 37D, SG City Sector 81, and SG City Sector 92.

Mr. Lalit Kumar Aggarwal, Vice Chairman and Whole-Time Director of Signature Global (India) Ltd., expressed his views on this occasion, stating, “As a company, Signature Global has always emphasized the significance of maintaining a secure and healthy work environment, thereby providing our customers with the highest quality standards. Safety Week, besides spreading awareness about safe work practices, provides us with a unique opportunity to implement the safety policies on a daily basis and minimize adverse incidents.’’ He further added how Signature Global also understands the importance of humanity, Signature Global provides Day-Care facilities for the children of the workers and even provides education-related activities to encourage the children to further take up on the opportunities and have a promising future.

The primary objective of National Safety Day is to underscore the importance of safety measures and raise awareness among individuals to follow them stringently, thereby averting any mishaps in the workplace. Each year, the theme of the occasion is carefully selected to highlight the criticality of maintaining a safe and secure work environment. The theme chosen for this year’s observance is “Our Aim – Zero Harm,” which epitomizes the crucial objective of safeguarding society as a whole. The event aims to curtail the frequency of incidents causing harm to people, resources, and the environment. Signature Global holds ISO Certification for Safety.

Kolkata, 11th March 2023: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, a leading small finance bank, is proud to assist Kolkata Traffic Police on the “Respect Women” campaign. The campaign aims to promote the safety and well-being of women in the city and to create awareness about the need to respect women’s rights.

As part of the “Respect Women” campaign, Kolkata Traffic Police Department will coordinate the city’s auto & cab drivers and educate them about women’s safety and their rights. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank extend support by providing traffic signage, and barricades and commits to further supporting this cause in the future.

Ujjivan SFB strongly believes in empowering women and is committed to promoting gender equality as part of its inclusive strategy, both for its customers and employees. Through this joint initiative, Ujjivan SFB aims to raise awareness among city drivers and citizens about the importance of respecting women’s rights. The bank believes that this initiative will have a positive impact on the society, towards creating a more gender-equal world.