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Godrej Agrovet Launched Disha Programme to Strengthen Industry-Ready Women Talent
Godrej Agrovet Limited (Godrej Agrovet), a diversified R&D-focused food and agri-business conglomerate, announced the launch of Disha, a Women's Career Accelerator Programme, at the third edition of its Women in Agriculture Summit, reaffirming the company's commitment to building an inclusive and future-ready agri talent ecosystem.
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