Navya Naveli Nanda and Samyak Chakrabarty have unveiled the Smart Fellowship program at Lucknow’s Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scientific Convention Centre, aiming to boost women’s careers in emerging cities.
The initiative, backed by the Nimaya Foundation and Ashoka University’s Centre for Social and Behavioural Change, offers full scholarships for the Workplace for Success program.
Bridging the gender gap in India’s emerging cities
The launch event featured notable speakers, including social media influencer Prajakta Koli and MasterChef Pooja Dhingra. The program targets college students and entry-level professionals in various fields, focusing on developing essential soft and digital skills for an increasingly automated workplace.
With its immersive learning approach, including workplace simulations and case studies, the fellowship aims to equip participants with tools for career success. Nanda and Chakrabarty expressed enthusiasm about providing this innovative educational opportunity to ambitious women in Lucknow, encouraging “Lucknow ki Ladkis” to apply.
This initiative represents a significant step towards promoting gender equality and nurturing the next generation of women leaders in India, particularly in emerging urban centers.
