The facility was inaugurated by Shri Atul Gupta, CMD, EIL, alongside Shri Sanjay Jindal, Director (Finance), and Shri R.K. Singh, Director (HR).

The center will train 300 underprivileged women annually in tailoring, embroidery, and garment finishing using industry-standard machinery. Upon completion, certified participants will gain market-relevant skills to boost their employment and self-employment prospects.

Hyderabad (Telangana), August 4, 2026: The Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Government of Telangana, in partnership with Launch Girls, launched a three-year Career Readiness Programme for female students across 43 government degree and autonomous colleges in the state.

The initiative responds to a critical gap between education and economic participation. While more young women are entering higher education, female workforce participation remains low in India. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025, only 40% of women aged 15+ are in the labour force, compared to 79.1% of men in 2025.¹

Beginning with first-year students in 2026–27, the programme will run alongside their academic studies and help them build foundational skills such as confidence, effective communication, financial and digital literacy, and strategic thinking.

The programme was formally launched in the presence of Prof. P. Balabhaskar, Joint Director, Commissionerate of Collegiate Education; Rajendra Singh, Joint Director, Commissionerate of Collegiate Education; and Prof. V. Rajendra Prasad, Academic Guidance Officer, Commissionerate of Collegiate Education.

Smt. A.Sridevasena, IAS, Commissioner of the Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, said:

“This programme reflects our commitment to ensuring that young women leave college not only with degrees, but also with the confidence, skills, and opportunities needed to build independent and meaningful futures. By supporting students from their first year in college to graduation, we are strengthening the role of higher education in preparing young women for the world beyond college.”

Neha Sahu, Co-founder and CEO of Launch Girls, said: 

“For many young women, college is a powerful window of opportunity. But a degree alone does not always translate into a job, a business, or the confidence to make important decisions about the future. This partnership gives us the chance to stay with students across three formative years and help them graduate with not just qualifications, but direction, agency, and a real pathway forward.”

The programme and partnership mark a significant step towards embedding career readiness within the government college experience and strengthening the economic participation of young women across Telangana.

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India, Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025

Picture 1 (above): Women Empowerment Cell convenors receive certificates following their training for the Career Readiness Programme across 43 government degree colleges. 

Picture 2 (above): Launch Girls team member and trainers at the launch of the three-year Career Readiness Programme for women students across 43 government degree colleges in Telangana. 

Picture 3 (above): Launch Girls Co-founder and CEO Neha Sahu with the chief guests at the launch of the three-year Career Readiness Programme in Telangana.

08th July 2026, New Delhi : MARS Cosmetics has launched its new brand campaign, #LivingTheMARSLife, a celebration of confidence, self-expression, and the moments that help women reconnect with themselves. Rooted in the thought, “Har life ke bahar, ek life hoti hai,” the campaign recognizes that beyond every role, responsibility, and expectation lies a life that belongs entirely to them. Featuring actor Fatima Sana Shaikh alongside creators Aastha Shah and Anshika Pandey, the campaign brings these relatable stories to life.

In today’s world, women constantly balance academics, careers, relationships, family, and personal aspirations. Through #LivingTheMARSLife, MARS Cosmetics celebrates the moments that allow them to pause, rediscover themselves, and embrace their individuality.

The campaign unfolds through three films, each representing a different stage of a woman’s journey. The first follows a college student navigating academic pressure and self-doubt, portrayed by Anshika Pandey. The second features Aastha Shah as a working professional balancing deadlines and everyday responsibilities. 

The third stars Fatima Sana Shaikh as a newly married woman adapting to a new chapter while staying connected to her sense of self. At the heart of the campaign is the idea of “MARS Life.” Rather than escaping reality, MARS Life is about embracing it fully – finding confidence in everyday moments, celebrating individuality, and making space for the version of oneself that exists beyond life’s many roles.

Speaking about the campaign, Rishabh Sethia, Director, MARS Cosmetics, said, “At MARS, we believe beauty is far more than appearance. It is a form of self-expression and self- discovery that empowers people to embrace who they are with confidence.

Through #LivingTheMARSLife, we wanted to celebrate the moments that help women reconnect with themselves beyond the roles they play every day. This campaign reflects our commitment to understanding the aspirations, emotions, and experiences of women today.”

Through #LivingTheMARSLife, MARS Cosmetics aims to spark conversations around confidence, identity, and modern womanhood while reinforcing its position as a brand that genuinely resonates with its audience.

Moving beyond conventional beauty narratives, the campaign celebrates every version of a woman and the moments that make her feel most like herself.Now live across digital and social platforms, #LivingTheMARSLife invites women to share their own stories of confidence and self-expression, celebrating the belief that beyond every life the world sees, there exists another life that is entirely their own – because ‘Har life ke bahar, ek life hoti hai’

Video for the reference : 

Fatima sana shaikh : https://youtube.com/shorts/hPTVvVPjBfY?si=CdGCEmXSzpfk1WB0

Anshika Pandey : https://youtube.com/shorts/OccjVGAWQTY?si=bUisdzwagKZ3JbCw

Aastha Shah : https://youtube.com/shorts/YiC-0dYlD2Q?si=2HLtLnZI0I9qDh

Balotra, Rajasthan | July 6, 2026 — Educate Girls, an award-winning non-profit organisation, today celebrated the achievements of more than 300 learners at the Learner Felicitation Ceremony in Balotra. The event honoured girls and women who successfully completed their Grade 10 Rajasthan State Open School examinations through Educate Girl’s second-chance Pragati program. Bringing together learners, government representatives, partners, community leaders, volunteers, and families, the ceremony recognised women who resumed their education after dropping out due to social, economic, or family circumstances, demonstrating the transformative power of education.

The Chief Guest, Sushil Kumar Yadav, IAS, District Collector, Balotra, appreciated the comprehensive education initiatives being implemented in the district and highlighted the importance of a continuum of support—from early childhood education to open schooling, digital learning, higher secondary education, and skill development. Congratulating the learners and their families, he encouraged them to continue dreaming big and building brighter futures through education while expressing his support for Educate Girls’ efforts to advance girls’ and women’s education.

The recent RSOS examination results underscore the program’s impact. Ninety percent of enrolled learners appeared for the examinations. Among them, 109 learners successfully passed all subjects in their first attempt and earned their secondary school certification, while 161 learners partially cleared the examinations and are well positioned to complete their certification in the next examination cycle. Notably, 25 learners scored more than 60 percent, reflecting exceptional academic achievement and the effectiveness of the second-chance program.

The ceremony recognised the efforts and achievements of every learner. Those who completed their secondary certification were felicitated, while learners who had partially cleared the examinations were encouraged to continue their educational journey. Dimple, the district’s highest-scoring learner, was honoured in the presence of her parents. Her story, alongside those of many other learners, reflected the determination and resilience of girls and women who chose to return to education despite significant challenges.

Safeena Husain, Founder, Educate Girls, said, “Education has the power to transform individual lives and entire communities. For many women, returning to education is an opportunity to reclaim aspirations that were once put on hold and create new possibilities for themselves and their families. The graduation of these women is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to learn, and that when women are given a second chance at education, the impact is felt across generations

Addressing the gathering, Motilal Oswal, Founder, Motilal Oswal Foundation, congratulated the learners, their families, community members, and Educate Girls on the program’s achievements. He reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening educational opportunities for girls and women in Balotra and shared plans to further expand the Balotra District Education Transformation Program in partnership with local stakeholders.

Vikram Singh Solanki, Director – Operations, Educate Girls, reflected on the organisation’s mission to ensure that every girl has access to quality education. Congratulating the learners, he encouraged them to see graduation as the beginning of new opportunities and to continue pursuing education and lifelong learning with confidence.

Through its second-chance Pragati program, Educate Girls has reconnected more than 40,000 adolescent girls and young women with education across Rajasthan, creating opportunities for continued learning, greater self-reliance, and improved livelihoods. The organisation aims to reach an additional 15,000 learners across the state over the coming year.

The event was attended learners, Preraks (community mentors), government representatives, partners, community members, volunteers, and the Educate Girls team. The ceremony celebrated academic success, courage, and determination of adolescent girls and women who refused to let their circumstances define their futures. Their achievements demonstrate how second-chance education can create pathways to dignity, opportunity, and lasting social change.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan underscored that empowering young girls is fundamental to building resilient families and stronger communities. He highly lauded NTPC Bongaigaon for fostering an inspiring, protective environment and later inspected the residential amenities to interact directly with the participants. To encourage their independence and future educational journeys, Shri Srinivasan personally distributed bicycles to all 50 girls. Echoing this vision, Shri Arnab Maitra reaffirmed NTPC’s commitment to inclusive growth, defining GEM as a cornerstone initiative designed to groom confident, capable, and socially responsible future women leaders. The launch event also featured a vibrant cultural showcase, a documentary on the GEM journey, and moving success stories shared by the program’s 2023 alumni batches.

Running from July 4 to July 31, 2026, the comprehensive curriculum offers a life-enriching blend of academic learning, digital literacy, personality development, sports, creative arts, and emotional well-being. Since debuting locally in 2022, the Bongaigaon chapter has successfully empowered 210 girls, standout among which is a merit policy where the top 10% of performers—selected via independent external evaluation—receive fully sponsored free education at the township school. On a national scale, NTPC’s standard-setting GEM initiative has already transformed the lives of over 13,000 girls across India, firmly driving corporate social responsibility, gender equality, and sustainable grassroots development forward.

Bengaluru, 24 June 2026: ACC, along with the Adani Foundation is creating pathways to livelihood and economic independence for persons with disabilities through its Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC) at its Thondebhavi plant.

For years, Channamma K.S., 36-year-old woman with a physical disability and speech disorder, carried a determination that far exceeded the opportunities available to her. She had worked hard to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree, hoping education would open the door to meaningful employment. Yet despite her qualifications, finding a job proved to be difficult.

At home, Channamma relied on the support of her family. Her father worked as a farmer and her brother earned a living as a daily wage labourer. While they stood by her through every challenge, she wanted the chance to contribute financially and build a life defined by independence.

Her turning point came when she enrolled in the Saksham programme at the Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC). Over the course of three months, she received training designed to strengthen her employability, workplace readiness and confidence. This programme equipped her with practical skills while helping her navigate the challenges that had previously limited her access to opportunities.

As her capabilities grew, so did her confidence. With the support of the programme and guidance from the ASDC team, Channamma successfully secured employment as a back-end executive in Marathahalli. Today, she earns Rs. 15,000 per month and receives free food and accommodation, providing her with both financial security and professional stability.

Reflecting on her journey, Channamma says, “ASDC gave me the skills and confidence I needed.”

For Channamma, this job along with a steady income is a testament to her resilience, determination and belief in her own potential. Adani Foundation at ACC Thondebhavi, demonstrates how targeted skill development and inclusive opportunities can help individuals overcome barriers and participate more fully in the workforce.

The Ministry further said that the collaboration between Dell Technologies and NSDC  is expected to see these hubs empower communities and strengthen India’s journey towards inclusive growth and a future-ready workforce.

During the visit, the DIC reviewed the drinking water facilities being provided to the residents of the resettlement colony and assessed their effectiveness in improving the quality of life for the local community. The DIC also visited the Training-cum-Production Centre (TCPC) at Jalda, established under the CSR initiative of RSP in association with Usha Silai and Gram Utthan. He interacted with the women working at the centre, appreciated their efforts in skill development and livelihood generation, and assured all possible support for the continued success of such initiatives. Thereafter he visited the Jalda football ground to encourage sports and youth engagement in the region.

The visit reaffirmed RSP’s commitment towards community welfare and sustainable development in the peripheral areas.

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