HCCB

Supporting SHGs with Entrepreneurial Skills for women empowerment Self-help groups (SHGs) act as the first level of voice for the women of local communities. HCCB believes the better well-being of the women is possible by the active involvement of the local SHGs. These SHGs play a crucial role and it was decided to empower them in order to increase the reachability to the women in local communities. The SHGs which were performing better were identified and various actions for the  women empowerment   were formulated through them. HCCB in association with Centre for Entrepreneurship Development of Karnataka (CEDOK)   organized Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) training in Bidadi. Nearly about 30 SHGs were identified from the nearby villages around the Bidadi plant. The participants were given training on entrepreneurial skills and insights for starting a business. The interactive session also discussed the various schemes and perks given by the governme...

Differently-abled people have been side-lined by society due their physical conditions. They even face the challenge of getting suitable jobs due to their anomalies. Official numbers show that nearly two per cent of Indian population is disabled, while non-governmental estimates claim that the number is still high. Many surveys claim that not more than three per cent of them are employed in the mainstream. Many of them are leading a livelihood by taking up menial jobs like begging, rag picking etc. Furthermore, the gaps in education have been a concern for this group of society. Economic situations in the family and physical limitations have kept the differently-abled people away from schools. This has resulted in increased dropout rates of the physically challenged. Due to the educational gaps and the stigma about the differently-abled society, the persons with disability are not making their way into the mainstream. Many organisations in India are taking steps to include the di...

48% of the Indian population consists of women, yet only 26% of the female population joined the workforce.  Women empowerment  is an issue that must be dealt with more seriously. A larger women workforce in India has many advantages like boosting the economy and increasing the per household earnings. What’s stopping women from joining the workforce? How can women be empowered? And, can organisations remove barriers and empower women in India? Remove Gender Discrimination For  women empowerment  to blossom, the workplace needs to be free of gender discrimination. But, changing the attitude of the workforce can no doubt be challenging. Every organisation must take action to remove gender discrimination. Educate : Employees of both genders must be educated about gender discrimination. They must be made aware of stereotypes and made to break them. Hire right: When hiring employees, establish your hiring criteria so employees are aware t...

Women have always played an important role in Indian society. Our epics are filled with stories of how gods and goddesses were worshipped with equal love and furore, and how penances were made to appease them. A sense of equality between the two sexes has pervaded throughout the country since ancient times. Even the concept of “Ardhanariswara”, the Indian version of Yin and Yang, shows how intricate and crucial this balance has been to Indian society. A balance that has been missing for the past many centuries. Many societal evils have pervaded the world we live in since medieval times, curbing women’s rights, leading to the rise of patriarchy. Women Empowerment in India  is a movement that has brought immense changes in the way women are treated in the country, by giving them the ability to stand on their own two feet.  HCCB , one of the  Top 5 FMCG companies in India has done its own bit to help with the effort. In their factory in Sanand, Gujarat, as much as 40...