AWWA, SAPTA SHAKTI COMMAND AND FICCI JAIPUR CHAPTER
COLLABORATE TOGETHER FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Jaipur : The Army Woman Welfare Association (AWWA), called as the ‘Soul of the Indian Army’, one of the largest voluntary organisations in India, is dedicated to the welfare of army families. AWWA supports the wives, the widows (Veer Naris) and dependents of army personal through educational, vocational, health and emotional support initiatives. In a bid to enhance the reach of its welfare circle, AWWA entered into a collaboration with FICCI FLO Jaipur Chapter, one of the most active and vibrant organisation, renowned for promoting financial literacy, digital empowerment, health and wellness and skilling. FCCI FLO Jaipur Chapter also caters to the needs and aspirations of women in business and professional fields.
On 08 Jul 2025 a team of FICCI FLO Jaipur Chapter visited various welfare facilities at Sapta Shakti Command and deliberated upon the institutional mechanism to give the collaboration between AWWA and FICCI FLO a purposeful shape.
FICCI FLO Jaipur, intends to contribute in strengthening Veer Naris through ‘Skill Development & Income Generation’, ‘Wellness & Emotional Support’, ‘Awareness & Legal Literacy’, ‘Entrepreneurial Mentorship’ and finally through ‘Recognition & Inclusion’. It envisages to enhance its collaboration with AWWA, initially in four main domains, especially ‘Financial & Digital Skilling’, ‘Vocational Training’, ‘Health & Hygiene Awareness’ and ‘Mental Health & Wellness’. Later, FICCI FLO Jaipur Chapter intends to extend its support to ASHA Schools too. In addition, it also proposes to expand the reach and boost income generation through AWWA made products by way of exhibitions and related events. FLO Jaipur Chapter has expressed its commitment with AWWA in extending financial support and mobilizing CSR as well.
In a bid to express its unwavering commitment with AWWA, FLO Jaipur Chapter organised an event ‘FLO Swadesh’ on 02 July 2025, which was graced by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command as the Chief Guest, The event commenced with a Welcome Address by Capt Alpana Barthwal (Retd). Later, the Chairperson of FICCI FLO expressed her commitment to strengthen the association with AWWA. As a meaningful gesture, FICCI FLO contributed an amount of ₹ 4 Lakhs, towards noble cause to which AWWA remains steadfastly committed.
During his captivating address to the audience of women entrepreneurs and professionals of Jaipur, Army Commander underlined the role of the Armed Forces wherein he highlighted various battles fought by the Indian Army. He underscored the ‘Operation Sindoor’ the most recent one and the valiant role of Indian Armed Forces in it. He brought out the essence of leadership, which is ingrained through ‘Happy Team’, led by the commanders at all levels. He emphasised upon the contributions and achievements of Women in Indian Army; highlighting various women achievers, who apart from being excellent professionally, excelled in the field of sports and adventure.
The event was attended by several senior officers of Sapta Shakti Command along with large number of members of FLO Jaipur Chapter.
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