Smriti Irani Discusses Gender Equity In Washington

WASHINGTON, DC (ANI) – Former Union Minister Smriti Irani, spoke on the importance of expanding gender equity in India, while speaking at the World Bank.

She also pointed out the strides made by India in the direction.

“In order to expand our global competitiveness, leaders of government and commerce throughout the Global South must ensure that gender equity policies are fully implemented,” the Bharatiya Janata party leader said on September 16.

“Education, healthcare, childcare, and housing policies disproportionately impact women – especially in developing and growing economies like ours. It is critical that we get the policy right so that women and girls can help lead government and industry, while also fulfilling their personal potential,” she added.

The BJP leader spoke on the issues of gender parity in the Global South and to the importance of engaging both political and corporate leadership.

She also emphasized India’s work to advance education policy, expand programs investing in women-led enterprises and shift cultural mindsets towards women as issues core to gender equity.