Amazon India announces initiatives advancing women's empowerment ahead of International Women’s Day

Chandigarh, March 5, 2024: Ahead of international Women’s Day, Amazon India today announced several key initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to women's empowerment, focusing on menstrual hygiene, entrepreneurship development, digital financial literacy, and social entitlement awareness.
 
These include ensuring easy access to sanitary napkins and safe disposal of menstrual waste in schools, benefiting over 1900 adolescent girls across 19 schools; conducting entrepreneurship development training for women entrepreneurs involved in advanced sanitary napkin manufacturing units, equipping them with the necessary skills for self-sustainability; launching a digital financial literacy program reaching out to over 2000 women from underserved communities, empowering them with the knowledge and skills needed for financial independence; and Community camps to raise awareness and facilitate enrolment in social entitlement schemes, with a focus on promoting schemes that empower women and girls.
 
“These initiatives underscore Amazon India's commitment to empowering women across the country through financial inclusion, access to resources, and education, contributing to a more equitable and prosperous society. We firmly believe that these programs will not only improve the well-being of women but also contribute to building a more inclusive and equitable culture across our communities,” said Dr. Karuna Shankar Pande, Director - Last Mile Operations, Amazon India.