Bridging the Gender Digital Divide: India's Leadership in Digital Inclusion

India is actively sharing its success in digital public infrastructure to tackle the gender digital divide, as showcased by Minister Annapurna Devi at the UN. With initiatives like UPI, India promotes women's economic empowerment and participation in technological advancements, aiming for a future where digital and financial inclusion guarantees equality.

India has taken center stage in sharing its experiences in digital public infrastructure to bridge the gender digital divide, gaining praise from UN leaders for its strides in digital financial inclusion.

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, noted India's push for women-led development at a UN event, highlighting significant progress in financial technology. She emphasized the critical need for resource allocation towards women-led initiatives.

India's Permanent Mission to the UN, alongside UN Women, facilitated discussions on women's digital and financial empowerment, illustrating successes such as the Unified Payment Interface. The country is campaigning for digital systems that prioritize women's inclusion, with India setting a global example through its inclusive innovations like Aadhaar and UPI.

(With inputs from agencies.)