Empowering Change: The Role of Women in National Development

Women's security is crucial for national development and is prioritized by the government, according to Union Minister Annpurna Devi. At a national conference, she highlighted efforts to ensure safe workplaces and increase women's participation in governance and decision-making, aligning with a vision of women-led societal transformation.

Women's security has emerged as a linchpin in the pursuit of national development, Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi announced during a national conference focused on the safety of women in workplaces.

Addressing the attendees, Devi emphasized the growing influence of women in policymaking, describing their enhanced role across family structures and societal institutions. She underscored the pivotal nature of women's involvement in driving India's transformation, a vision grounded in fostering women-led development models.

The conference, attended by key stakeholders, highlighted initiatives aimed at bolstering workplace safety, including the upgraded SHe-Box portal for addressing harassment complaints. With broader awareness and the highest allocation for the gender budget, the government is scaling support systems to foster women's workforce participation.

(With inputs from agencies.)