It started 20 years ago, when five women came together to create a platform that voiced the concerns of women entrepreneurs, businesswomen and women professionals. The vision was to empower women and promote entrepreneurship and professional excellence among them. The movement has since gained momentum. And today, there are over a thousand members of FLO all across the country.

Working under the aegis of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) provides FLO with an invaluable pool of resources and infrastructure. Eminent professionals from various industries offer guidance and share their experiences with aspiring women at seminars and conferences held regularly by FLO. The widespread network of FICCI also helps in reaching out to more and more women around the globe.

The effort is directed at encouraging women to become self-reliant. And take charge of their own life. Exploit their own talent to the fullest and find recognition in the professional world. In effect, earn respect for their capabilities and strengths. As women comprise of nearly half of our population, utilizing their skills and talents goes a long way in improving the economic condition of the nation. Moreover, it helps create a better society for all of us.

The key lies in knowledge. In expanding the horizons. FLO take up the responsibility of imparting awareness among women. It ranges from guidance in professional matters to personality development. From career opportunities to tacking domestic violence. Becoming a catalyst for socio-economic advancement of women. Encouraging them to take their rightful place as equal partners with men in all spheres of life.

FLO has spread its activities throughout the country in the last 20 years. It’s chapters in all four regions of the country-North, south, East and west- serve as nodal centres to reach the remotest corners of the country. Today, FLO has chapters in Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and now in Jaipur. FLO provides a platform even on the international scale as delegations from all across the world regularly visit India to exchange their views and explore business opportunities As we extend our operations, we look forward to new ideas; powerful ideas that enhance FLO’s Power to empower.