India Leading the Way in Women's Representation and Empowerment

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India Leading the Way in Women's Representation and Empowerment


India is rapidly transitioning from women's development to women-led development, with a vision of making women equal partners in the nation's fast-paced and sustainable progress. Several positive indicators highlight India's emergence as a global leader in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment across various sectors.


Firstly, India is one of only 15 countries in the world with a woman Head of State, and it has the largest number of elected women representatives in local governments globally. Furthermore, India has 10% more women pilots than the global average, with over 15% of pilots in India being women, compared to the global figure of around 5%.


In the field of education, the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of girls in primary and secondary education is almost at par with that of boys. Notably, the presence of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields stands at an impressive 43%, which is one of the highest in the world.


The government has undertaken various initiatives to foster women's participation in various professions, including implementing enabling provisions in labor codes and digital innovations to improve access to markets for women farmers. The Skill India Mission provides training to female workers through a network of dedicated institutes, while the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) has nearly 10 crore female members in Self Help Groups, transforming the rural landscape in terms of women's economic empowerment.


Furthermore, the government has made provisions for increasing women's representation in sectors previously considered male domains, such as the armed forces and police. Several steps have been taken, including granting permanent commissions to women in combat roles, allowing the entry of women into the National Defence Academy (NDA), and issuing advisories to states and union territories to increase the number of women police personnel.


The notification of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 (Constitution One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, has been a significant leap forward, reserving one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.


India's progress in improving the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) and increasing women's participation in household decision-making, as per the National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS 5), is also commendable.


With these comprehensive efforts, India is leading the way in empowering women and ensuring their representation in various spheres, paving the path towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

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