How Microsoft is bringing AI to India’s remote corners to empower rural women entrepreneurs

With 50 per cent of India’s population being women, “it’s critical for us as a country to prosper and grow that women are equal partners in this journey,” said Manju Dhasmana, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, at Microsoft India. To bridge the digital divide and create economic opportunities, the tech giant has been working with women entrepreneurs in rural India through various technology training and access programmes. The initiatives focus on using digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) to help small business owners grow and thrive.