Under India’s G20 Presidency, the Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment is being convened from August 02 – 03 in the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, chairs three-day meeting. Over 150 delegates from G20 members, invited countries, and international organizations are attending the ministerial conference. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Dr. Mahendra Munjpara, and India’s G20 Chief Co-ordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla attended the inaugural session.
The 3-day Ministerial Conference began with a special video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the delegates, Prime Minister said, “When women prosper, the world prospers.” He added, “Her leadership promotes inclusivity and her voice inspires positive change.” He also shared, “Women entrepreneurs are significant contributors to the global economy.”
Minister Smriti Z Irani highlighted the importance of women-led development in sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The conference aims to achieve women’s empowerment, gender equality, and SDGs through education, women entrepreneurship, economic equality, partnerships, climate resilience, and digital skills. The Ministry of Women and Child Development organized an exhibition on ‘India @ 75: Craft, Nutrition, Food, Health, STEM, Education, Skills, Business, and Contribution of Women to the Economy’.
