Papers by Nalini Srinivasan
With the spectre of poverty looming large, the practice of human trafficking is a disturbing trut... more With the spectre of poverty looming large, the practice of human trafficking is a disturbing truth for many women in the North East. Hasina Kharbhih began working in the 1990s to fight this menace. She later set up an organization, Impulse Social Enterprises, to help hundreds of women artisans become financially secure. The aim of this organization is not only to maximize financial returns for shareholders, but also to grow the social venture and effectively increase the social sustainability of more women. Mentoring takes place at many levels, from helping to design inputs, sourcing products, and also training women on banking matters—all with the intent of giving them an identity and making them independent entrepreneurs. The income generated from weaving supplements the household income as a welcome surplus and has ensured the active participation of women in socio-economic decision-making processes at home and in the community.
Unveiling Women’s Leadership, 2015
Information technology (IT) in India has proved to be a powerful enabler for advancing economic a... more Information technology (IT) in India has proved to be a powerful enabler for advancing economic and social development. However, the advantages it has bestowed on the urban Indian woman have not been seen by her rural sister on the other side of the digital divide. With respect to mobile technology, however, the story has been remarkably different, with high levels of acceptance across the country at large. While traditional IT requires these women to adapt to technology, mobile applications can be adapted to effectively address the unique socio-cultural, political and economic needs and sensitivities of this segment, making it a potential game changer for rural women as a whole, and rural women entrepreneurs in particular.
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Papers by Nalini Srinivasan