<h1>New Initiatives Support Women in Business: Mandatory Women Directors, Loans, and Anti-Harassment Measures Under Companies Act</h1> The government has implemented several initiatives to ensure a safe and non-discriminatory environment for women employees and entrepreneurs. The Companies Act mandates listed and large public companies to appoint at least one woman director and comply with sexual harassment prevention provisions. Support for women entrepreneurs includes additional benefits under the Credit Guarantee Scheme and subsidies via the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme. The Stand-Up India scheme facilitates loans for women entrepreneurs. Initiatives like 'Yashasvini' and the SHe-Box platform empower women and address workplace harassment. Maternity benefits and childcare facilities are enhanced under various legislative acts.