Gender Equality: Govt & Civil Society Partnership a must

Gender equality, with a focus on women's safety, workforce participation, and health and nutritional security, constitutes one of the central pillars of the Indian government's development agenda today.

- Dr Nupur Ray

It is recognized as a crucial factor for achieving sustainable economic growth, social equity, and democratic governance.

This focus aligns with both domestic policy priorities and international commitments, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5, which seeks to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Women's nutritional security, reproductive health, protection from violence, and maternal health require higher levels of community engagement to create awareness and foster a deeper understanding.