Senior Correspondent, IndianRetailer.com & Retailer Magazine Apr 09, 2012 / 2 MIN READ
The retail giant, Walmart, has launched a training and education programme for 60,000 women working in its factories in India, Bangladesh and China.
The programme dubbed as – The Women in Factories, is a five-year initiative that will be implemented in collaboration with local NGOs and teach critical life skills related to communication, hygiene, reproductive health, occupational health and safety and gender sensitivity. Additionally, 8,000 women will be imparted leadership training to develop the work and life skills necessary for personal and career development. The programme has been designed and will be implemented in collaboration with NGOs CARE in Bangladesh and SWASTI in India.
The initiative would be rolled out to 150 factories in India, Bangladesh, China and Central America over the next five years, starting from Bangladesh and India this year.
Walmart seeks to onboard Indian manufacturers and brand owners across various categories to its marketplace, thereby driving value for millions of customers.
This strategic initiative not only solidified Walmart's commitment to the Indian market but also actively contributed to supporting India's ambitious vision of evolving into a leading participant in global markets.
Walmart International reported a decrease in net sales from $29.45 billion to $29.13 billion, with operating income falling by 29.6 percent to $893 million in Q2 FY20 compared to the previous year.
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