‘Bharat cannot be AtmaNirbhar without the complete deployment of the energy, talent and vigor of the women workforce’ saidHon’ble Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Civil Aviation & State Commerce & Industry, Government of India during his conversation with Jahnabi Phookan, National President FICCI FLO on the topic “Role of women entrepreneurs in building a stronger and resilient India”.
“McKinsey estimates that women empowerment and gender parity is expected to boost India’s GDP by nearly 800 billion USD by 2025. Today India is focusing on building a resilient economy and laying down the vision for an ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’ or self-reliant India. In tandem with this view, our Prime Minister announced a financial stimulus package of INR 21 trillion which is close to 10% of India’s GDP.
“The increased acceptance of home as a workplace has the potential to support the greater economic participation of women as it helps to obviate the issues related to the concerns of safety while commuting to offices and the perils of leaving infants alone at home, which previously used to disrupt the careers of many women”, Hon’ble Minister added.
“Implementation of education policies will aim to close the persisting literacy education and skills, related to gender gaps. The path towards unlocking the potential of the Indian economy in a resilient and sustainable manner is highly dependent on our ability to create the environment and policies that nurture the dreams and aspirations of the women of our nation” He further explained.
Source: CXO Today
