The government's crowdsourcing platform MyGov.in has launched a contest in partnership with NITI Aayog and the United Nations in India to recognise women who have contributed to the betterment of society and challenged stereotypes in different fields.
The contest, focused on the theme of 'Women Transforming India', is inviting stories of women who have made a difference in the social and cultural fields, environment and economics. "This is another step towards realising the government's aim of creating a more inclusive society and recognising the contribution of women. From 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' to encouraging women MPs to speak in Parliament, the Prime Minister has always encouraged a greater role for women. On My-Gov, we have in the past also received great response for subjects related to women empowerment," said Gaurav Dwivedi, chief executive of MyGov.in.
The winner of the contest, which is on until March 31, will be decided by a jury constituted by NITI Aayog and the winners may also have a chance to interact directly with the policy-makers in the government. UN Women ambassador and tennis star Sania Mirza tweeted about the contest, encouraging women to participate. "Share your stories of how #WomenTransform #India w/ @NITIAayog!" she said.
http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/mygov-in-launches-contest-to-salute-women-achievers/51467081
The contest, focused on the theme of 'Women Transforming India', is inviting stories of women who have made a difference in the social and cultural fields, environment and economics. "This is another step towards realising the government's aim of creating a more inclusive society and recognising the contribution of women. From 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' to encouraging women MPs to speak in Parliament, the Prime Minister has always encouraged a greater role for women. On My-Gov, we have in the past also received great response for subjects related to women empowerment," said Gaurav Dwivedi, chief executive of MyGov.in.
The winner of the contest, which is on until March 31, will be decided by a jury constituted by NITI Aayog and the winners may also have a chance to interact directly with the policy-makers in the government. UN Women ambassador and tennis star Sania Mirza tweeted about the contest, encouraging women to participate. "Share your stories of how #WomenTransform #India w/ @NITIAayog!" she said.
http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/mygov-in-launches-contest-to-salute-women-achievers/51467081
