TWEET celebrates five years of women empowerment
New Delhi (Press Release): The Women Education and Empowerment Trust (TWEET) is marking five years of work focused on uplifting women through education, economic initiatives, and leadership programs. Established in 2019, TWEET has focused on addressing challenges faced by women in India by promoting educational access, financial independence, and overall well-being.
TWEET sees education as a foundation for empowerment. The organization has provided merit-based scholarships to support higher education for girls at reputed institutions in India and abroad. Recently, their “Freedom from Illiteracy” campaign, held from August 2022 to July 2023, mobilized educated women to teach those without basic literacy skills, reaching underserved communities nationwide.
To help women achieve economic independence, TWEET supports small business ventures such as boutiques, tiffin services, and home-based businesses like detergent production units. Training sessions for entrepreneurship have equipped women with the skills to start their own businesses and provide additional income for their families.
TWEET also provides support to widows, including counseling and financial aid, to help them lead independent lives. Additionally, its Mahila Help Desk assists women in accessing government welfare schemes to improve their financial stability.
In partnership with the Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC), Delhi Police, TWEET conducts self-defense training for women and sensitization programs on domestic violence and other social issues. These initiatives aim to raise awareness about women’s rights and promote safety.
TWEET also offers internships to female students from various disciplines and provides hostel facilities to support students and working women.
At its recent trust meeting, TWEET elected new office bearers for a three-year term. Ms. Rahamathunnissa A, an educationist and writer, will serve as Chairperson, with Ms. Zeba Zaferali Baig as Vice Chairperson, Ms. Shaista Rafat as General Secretary, Ms. Rajeena Beegum as Secretary, and Dr. Sharnas Muthu as Treasurer. The team also includes social worker Ms. Khalida Parveen, healthcare expert Dr. Jueria Reemi, and social entrepreneur Ms. Fakhira Atheeqe.
Looking ahead, TWEET aims to expand its reach, targeting 50,000 women professionals and changemakers. The organization plans to host a National Women NGOs Conclave in April 2025, focusing on capacity building, collaboration, and resource sharing.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
