New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday hailed the progress made in gender equality and women’s economic justice in the country. He said that it was an “investment in the present and future of our world”.
“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,” he said. He said gender equality and women-led development were fundamental principles of a just and progressive society.
It was also a “decisive milestone” in Indian polity and a step towards empowering women.The Vice President referred to the recent initiatives of the government, including the establishment of a permanent commission of women in the Armed Forces and the admission of girls in Sainik schools, as “a game-changer for gender equality and women empowerment”.He also dismissed the apprehensions and stereotyping of women as “proxy candidates”.
“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,” he said, adding that “gender justice and women’s economic justice are key to achieving sustainable development” and when more women work, economies grow.