Vice President points that Empowering women is an investment in the present and future of our world
Gender equality and women-led development are fundamental principles of a just
and progressive society, notes VP
Increased women participation due to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam to help
change the “patriatical mindset”, stresses VP
Women today are reclaiming their rightful place in society, emphasises VP
Gender justice and women's economic justice are key to achieving
Sustainable Development-VP
VP calls upon the women entrepreneurs to be ‘Vocal for Local’ and promote
economic nationalism
The Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar today stressed that “empowering
women is an investment in the present and future of our world”.
While addressing members of FICCI Ladies
Organisation (FLO) at the culmination of 40 years of FLO in Bharat Mandapam
today Dhankhar indicated that “by promoting equal opportunities, breaking down
barriers and amplifying the voices and achievements of women, we create a
society that is not only fairer and more just, but also prosperous and
sustainable”.
Acknowledging gender equality and women-led
development as fundamental principles of a just and progressive society, the
Vice President lauded the enabling gender neutral ecosystem in place and took
note of series of recent affirmative initiatives like permanent commission
for women in the Armed Forces and admission of girls in Sainik Schools.
Referring to the passage of ‘Nari Shakti Vandan
Adhiniyam’ in parliament as game changer for gender equality and woman
empowerment, Dhankhar termed it a definitive milestone in Indian polity. More
women in Parliament will help change that "patriarchal mindset”, he added.
Dismissing the apprehensions and stereotyping of
women as ‘proxy candidates’, the Vice-President underlined the leadership role
played by women scientists in our Chandrayan Mission and emphasised that women
today are reclaiming their rightful place in society and are no longer
controlled by their male family members.
Highlighting the inextricable link between
gender justice and sustainable development, Dhankhar opined that “gender
justice and women’s economic justice are key to achieving Sustainable
Development”. When more women work, economies grow, he added.
Calling women as natural ambassadors of economic
nationalism, Dhankhar exhorted all to follow economic nationalism. The
Vice-President underscored “no nation can grow without steadfast commitment to
its nationalism and culture in all its facets”. Economic nationalism is
quintessentially fundamental to growth, he added
National President, FLO, Sudha Shivkumar,
members of FLO and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.