ENA State 2023-10-31 12:58:49 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Lucknow, Oct 31 (KNN) </strong>The Indian Institute of Management-Indore (IIM-I) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) have joined forces to train UPs women in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and leadership. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Both the institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, reported TOI. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">IIM-I director Professor Himanshu Rai informed that at least two AKTU teachers will be appointed as nodal officers in each district. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These teachers, preferably of MBA courses, will be trained by IIM-I on how to train women. Thereafter, they will be reaching out to around 100-200 women in their respective districts to transform these women into successful leaders and entrepreneurs, added Rai.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">They will train women who are skilled in chikankari, handicraft, or any other skill but are unaware of the potential they have, the market and the amount of recognition and financial rewards they deserve for their skills. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Also, both institutes will work on entrepreneurship development and incubation centres, he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 35331 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/iim-i-and-aktu-to-impart-financial-education-to-women-in-up 2023-10-31 12:58:49 knnindia.co.in