NE BUSINESS BUREAU
CHENNAI, FEB 28
Union Minister for Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs Smriti Zubin Irani on Monday inaugurated the two-day 20 Inception meeting in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and it ended on Tuesday.
Women leading change at #G20India! 🙌
In pursuit of equity and dignity for women-led development, delegates exchanged powerful dialogue paving the way towards gender equality at the inception meeting of @W20org. pic.twitter.com/AhoBTh72IN
— G20 United States (@g20org) February 27, 2023
During the meeting, it was discussed to focus on giving direction to ‘women power’ in all aspects of life. 150 women delegates from G20 countries participated during the event. Addressing the inaugural session, the Union Minister said that the W20 can provide guidance on how to use best practices to create greater empowerment for women.
- Gender equality, capital and prestige in women’s leadership development are the main themes of this meeting: W20 President Dr. Sandhya Purecha
- Day 2: Developing women’s potential is critical long-term investment for global prosperity: Amitabh Kant
The Inception Meet of @w20org commenced today in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
In attendance➡️ Union Minister of @MinistryWCD and @MOMAIndia @smritiirani, #G20India Sherpa @amitabhk87, @FinMinIndia MoS @DrBhagwatKarad and MoS for Railways, Mines and Coal @raosahebdanve. pic.twitter.com/xXtH9r9UoY
— G20 United States (@g20org) February 27, 2023
Indian Presidency’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said that women-led development should be a key focus of India’s Presidency for growth and greater prosperity, therefore India has made women-led development a very integral part of the G20 Presidency. During this, W20 President Dr. Sandhya Purecha said that gender equality, capital and prestige in women’s leadership development are the main themes of this meeting.
Dr Purecha told reporters that all the delegates have been divided into five groups to discuss five priority areas. These groups are – Women Entrepreneurship, Women’s Leadership at the Grassroots Level, Bridging the Gender Digital Divide, Education & Skill Development and The Role of Women in Climate Change Action. Dr. Purecha said that India’s G20 presidency would be a historic moment as it would strive for practical global solutions for the good of all and thus reveal the true spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’.
On this occasion, Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Karad, Union Minister of State for Railways, Raosaheb Patil Danve, Minister for Cooperatives, Government of Maharashtra Atul Bachao also addressed the inauguration ceremony. All of them welcomed the delegates at the historic place of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Developing Women’s Potential Is Critical Long-Term Investment For Global Prosperity: Amitabh Kant
Not merely having women as beneficiaries, but developing the potential of women as leaders is a very critical long-term investment for global prosperity, said G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Tuesday.
While speaking at the Women-20 (W-20) inception meeting at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Kant stated that the world is passing through challenging times in the post-Covid-19 era which has impacted growth, progress and prosperity.
In this context, it is important to focus on driving sustainable growth during India’s G-20 Presidency.
He added, “Not only having women merely as beneficiaries but having women emerging as leaders of development is a key agenda as women and children are the major sufferers of poverty.”
He further stated that W20 is being perceived as important for developing the potential of women as leaders which is a critical long-term investment for global prosperity.