Signing of MoU with NIIT Foundation For conducting training programmes for women on Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial skills

FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) signed an MoU with NIIT Foundation, with the objective of designing and conducting training programmes, exclusively for the women entrepreneurs, professionals and potential entrepreneurs. Besides the members, the MoU will also cover training programmes for underprivileged girls.

The formal signing of the MoU took place on July 2, 2019 at FICCI. Mr Vijay K. Thadani, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NIIT and FLO President, Harjinder Kaur Talwar signed the MoU.

FLO & NIIT Foundation will conduct training programmes, which will cover the most essential aspects of running a business – Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial skills. It will be organised for the pan India across four zones – East, West, North and South.

Harjinder Kaur Talwar, President FLO said, “In the current digital age, subsistence for any individual is next to impossible without digital literacy. At the same time, management of finances is crucial for any individual. Be it your daily life or your business, these are two primary necessities.”

She added, “A successful business starts with a clear vision and a thorough understanding of the opportunities available to turn that vision into a reality. Even in a profession, the vision and opportunities are crucial. Then comes the crucial requirements of digital literacy, financial knowledge and other relevant skill sets. Being a leading global IT solutions organization and imparting IT education since 1981, NIIT is an appropriate technical partner for this association.”

She added, “FLO believes that the resources and strengths of women need to be channelized, to help their full potential. Therefore, looks at the holistic development of women. We also believe that it is mandatory to activate the participation of women in the development process of the nation. In this process, training and development presents prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base. It also prepares women in all stages of their businesses and careers and aligns to the most relevant competencies.”

With this MoU, FLO and NIIT Foundation aims at providing the members with new skillsets and help them hone their existing ones. The training programmes for the underprivileged girls aim to train these girls in industry-aligned courses so that they are employed post completion of the training and generate livelihoods for themselves and uplift their family income.