India moving towards women-led development, says Union Minister at Woman 20 meeting

On Friday, Union Minister Darshana Jardosh addressed a plenary session on grassroots leadership and entrepreneurship at the second Women 20 (W20) international meeting in Jaipur. Jardosh stressed that India is rapidly moving towards a women-led development and that the country’s G20 presidency can unite the world in pursuit of common goals and well-being for all.

Women 20 meeting critical for achieving gender equity

Sandhya Purecha, the Chair of W20 India, said that the meeting was critical for ameliorating the gender divide and achieving the objective of gender equity. The panelists included Elvira Morasco, W20 Italy, who shared stories of successful entrepreneurial ventures founded by women in Italy that made a positive impact in their local community.

Grassroots leadership is significant for achieving gender equity

Bharati Ghosh, a former UN official, said that grassroots leadership is very significant by virtue of its origin at the grassroots. She emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for women to take on leadership roles in their communities. Virginia Littlejohn, Founder of Quantum Leaps and Co-Head of W20 US Delegation, suggested creating a Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code and a policy framework to provide impetus to a women’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Women 20 delegates discuss priority areas for achieving gender equity

After the plenary session, the W20 delegates had a closed-door meeting to discuss the key priority areas for achieving gender equity and the drafting of the communiqué. The delegates discussed various strategies for empowering women and promoting gender equality in their respective countries.

Yoga session organized for Women 20 delegates

In the morning, a Yoga session was organized for the Women 20 delegates. Yoga is an ancient practice that has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety.

Women 20 delegates visit Amer Fort and Nahargarh Fort

In the evening, after the meeting was over, the W20 delegates went on an excursion to Amer Fort and Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur. These historic forts are popular tourist attractions and provide a glimpse into India’s rich cultural heritage.

Conclusion

The Women 20 meeting in Jaipur was an important forum for discussing strategies for achieving gender equity and empowering women. The delegates discussed various issues related to women’s entrepreneurship, grassroots leadership, and the importance of providing opportunities for women to take on leadership roles in their communities. The meeting also provided an opportunity for the delegates to network and share best practices.