Creating more avenues for employing women

Most businesses across the world are family controlled. More so in Indian, Asia and Europe. Nearly 50 per cent GDP comes from family owned businesses in USA said Prof. Kavil Ramachandran while moderating a panel discussion on ‘Family Business’ at FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) meet.

The panelists at the discussion included Malvika Rai, chairperson, IILM and Banyan Tree Schools; Vasvi Bharat Ram, vice chairperson, Shri Ram Schools and T Sarita Reddy, executive director, Gayatri Group. FLO launched a new initiative Women Empowerment (WE) in Education. Actress Lakshmi Manchu and Jagdeeshwara, secretary, Women & Child Welfare, launched the initiative.

Rekha Lahoti, chairperson, FLO Hyderabad Chapter, said, “Our research in the private school network in India suggests that very few non-teaching staff employed by the schools are women. There is great need and opportunity of employment of women in jobs in schools like security guards, office attendants in administration, bus drivers and bus helpers, canteen staff and management.“

“We believe that having more women in schools helps address the issue of safety of children. Also, for women coming into employment, perhaps for the first time, schools provide an excellent and secure environment to work in,” she added.

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