Archive · 25 Jun 2025
World Bank Funds Women's Employment Program in Tamil Nadu
The World Bank is giving Tamil Nadu $150 million to help women find better jobs and succeed in business.
This money will be used to teach women new skills, help them start their own companies, and make it safer for them to travel and live.
The goal is to help more women work and contribute to the state's economy, especially since women's workforce participation is lower than men's.
They'll also build safe places for women like hostels and childcare.
World Bank approved $150 million to support women's employment in Tamil Nadu.
Over 600,000 women will receive skills training and career support.
18,000 women entrepreneurs will receive incubation support.
The program aims to expand safe hostels, childcare, and transport.
The loan has a 25-year maturity with a 5-year grace period.
- Who
- The World Bank and the government of Tamil Nadu.
- What
- The World Bank approved a $150 million program for women's employment and safety.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but recently approved.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To improve access to quality jobs for women and increase female labor force participation.
- Amount
- $150 million
- Focus
- Women's employment and safety
- Location
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Skills Training
- Over 600,000 women
- Entrepreneur Support
- 18,000 women
- Loan Term
- 25 years
- Grace Period
- 5 years
