New Delhi (India), September 7, 2017: Rakesh Srivastava, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development said that very soon a law will be finalized which will protect Indian women who are abandoned by their NRI husbands or foreign partners. He said this on 6th September 2107. It will be a praiseworthy step for women empowerment.
Srivastava was present for the inauguration ceremony of 2nd Conference on Women at the workplace- "Role of Leadership", New Delhi. The Conference was organized by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
According to ANI report, Rakesh Srivastava said "India has taken a lead role in gender budgeting in the world. Efforts are also required for training and skill up-gradation of women in traditional, new and emerging areas to promote women's employment in both organized/unorganized sectors, including entrepreneurial development."
Srivastava also informed that in November the government will honor 100 women achievers. The event will be held in Hyderabad and will possibly be attended by The US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump. The government decided to honor women achievers will inspire other women to reach great heights of success, this step will foster women empowerment.
He further added that if suitable strategies and also laws which help in women empowerment are implemented- it will ensure equal opportunities for women to enter as well as enjoy decent work in a healthy work environment. This will also include fair and equal wages, health measures, social security measures and occupational safety.
He cited that gender equality is critical for the development of any country. Srivastava said that by removing barriers which prevent women from having the same access to economic opportunities, education, and productive inputs as men will lead to productivity gains. It is a crucial step to be taken in today's globalized and competitive world.
Srivastava said, "India has been ranked 87 out of 144 countries on the latest World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Report 2016, but in the economic sphere, much work remains to be done as India ranks 136 in this pillar out of 144 countries." He added that gender equality is still not reflected in 'participation in economic activities' which is not a good thing for women empowerment.
"In 2011, the workforce participation rate at all India level is 25.51% for women as compared to 53.26% for men. While there is no urban-rural gap for males (53%), there is a considerable rural-urban gap for females, when workforce participation rate for rural women is 30% it is only 15.4% for urban women," Srivastava said, mentions ANI report.
Rakesh Srivastava, the secretary of Ministry of Women and Child Development also shared that the government is working on women's hostels that can also be utilized by the widows and women in distress in India.
Srivastava said "Women form an integral part of the Indian workforce. They need to be equal partners in the society for them to be equal participants in work. Women have to contend with discriminatory laws, institutions and attitudes that restrict their leadership and full participation in public life." He added that what prevents women from becoming effective leaders is unequal access to resources.
October 15 will be observed as 'Women Farmer's Day' all thanks to Krishna Raj, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This move by a minister, noticing rural women's contribution in farming paves way for women empowerment of rural women.
Krishna Raj said, "Women can make enormous contributions to economies, whether in businesses, on farms, as entrepreneurs or employees, or by doing unpaid care work at home."
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