A study by TeamLease earlier this year estimated that there would be a net job loss of 11-18 lakh women in the current fiscal as a result of the new norms.

Adidas India MD said that it is important to encourage girls to take up the sport and keep playing sport as they get older.

Praseeda Kunam's Samhita Community helps poor women live a dignified life and offers them opportunity to work.

Rajasthan BJP chief Madanlal Saini also says that apart from 3 lakh government jobs, people have got employment opportunities in road contraction projects, industrial hubs, through skills development, entrepreneurship, etc. If one does the total, the number of jobs comes out to be over 15 lakh, he adds.

Cisco has committed to positively impact 50 million people in India by 2025 through social initiatives and partnerships. Globally, the uber target for the networking giant is at one billion and they have reached out to some 220 million people so far.

Her appointment comes as Wall Street faces pressure for gender equality. In the past year, over 150 companies have added a woman to their boards.