This year, the theme for International Women's Day was #EachforEqual and in response, BusinessWorld shared the insights of various women leaders. Ambuja Foundation's CEO Pearl Tiwari shared her thoughts on the role of women and her experiences at Ambuja Foundation as part of the article:

Ambuja Foundation has been working in the hills of Himachal Pradesh for the last 2 decades, tackling social issues and community needs one by one.

Ambuja Foundation in collaboration with the Global Reporting Initiative South Asia (GRI SA) with support from Swedish Institute and SIDA hosted a dialogue event on Thursday 5th December in Mumbai, bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders.

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, research and development focused agri-business company, dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers through innovative products and services.

Working with Farmer Producer Companies across locations, Ambuja Foundation has placed a heavy focus on helping build the capacity of Farmers to generate thriving business models which deliver returns to the people's institutions and its members. Here are 3 FPOs, supported by Ambuja Foundation, that are making waves in business.

Chandrakala Uttamroa Ramgirwar, better known as 'Chanda Didi,' is the Secretary of the Ekta Women's Federation in Chandrapur Maharashtra, and a mother of two. In a conversation with Thrive, she talks about her experience and journey after becoming an SHG member and the transformation that this people's institution has brought to women and communities in the district.

Ambuja Foundation was honoured to have the new Managing Director and CEO of Ambuja Cement Limited <b>Mr Bimlendra Jha</b> as the guest of honour during a Community Interaction and celebration of 'International Women's Day' at Rabriyawas, Rajasthan.

Ambuja Foundation places a large focus on 'gender balance' across its programs. Whether it is ensuring women farmers are engaged in their Agricultural Livelihoods program or breaking gender stereotypes through Skill Training, Ambuja Foundation has worked hard to create a balance for women across its program.

Event planning is under away at Ambuja Foundation locations, in order to celebrate women in our communities on International Women's Day. From multi-cultural events to guest lectures by expert advisors, International Women's Day,

Women are disproportionately disadvantaged among India's poor — yet incredibly effective at creating change in their communities. The Self-Help Group movement has been very effective in sparking powerful transformations in women, helping them overcome their inhibitions and societal norms imposed on them to become powerful voices and keen representatives for their communities' rights and aspirations.

Economic empowerment leads to social empowerment; this has never been truer than in the case of women. Research shows that when a woman has the means to earn money, she can be an able partner in decision making for the family and is more prudent than men at taking decisions that can take the family out of poverty.

My mother married me off just before I was to appear for my tenth grade exams. And marriage was more of a shock than a joyful experience for me.