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Conclave calls for greater women's leadership in Viksit Bharat

Conclave calls for greater women's leadership in Viksit Bharat
From Satyagraha to Viksit Bharat: Conclave calls for greater women’s leadership · thestatesman.com

Many women leaders from across India came together in New Delhi for a big meeting called the Women Leaders' Conclave.

The meeting lasted two days and was about giving women a bigger role in leading the country.

Its theme was 'Claiming Equity in Viksit Bharat,' which means asking for fair chances for women as India grows and develops.

More than 125 women from 12 states joined, including teachers, business owners and government workers.

They talked about jobs for women, caring for family, climate change, technology for everyone and fairness for all.

The speakers said that having just a few women in charge is not enough.

They believe women need training and support to become leaders, just like people need training for any big job.

They remembered how women took part long ago in Mahatma Gandhi's peaceful Satyagraha movement and helped shape the country's Constitution.

The leaders hope women will one day not just take part in India's development, but also help decide how it happens.

Key facts

Event
Women Leaders' Conclave 2026
Theme
Claiming Equity in Viksit Bharat
Dates
August 13-14, 2026
Venue
India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi
Participants
More than 125 women leaders from 12 states
Sessions
13 thematic sessions
Previous Edition
Srinagar, 2025, with around 500 women
Notable Speakers
Rekha Mody; Vinita Sahay (IIM Bodh Gaya Director); Bidya Shanker Sahay (IIM Jammu Director)

Quotes

Bidya Shanker Sahay

Director, IIM Jammu

“"The focus should be on identifying livelihood opportunities for urban and rural women, as well as for educated and less‑educated women, so that each has the right to earn and live with dignity."”
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“"Women‑led development means that you want to see women in leadership positions, and they have contributed across politics, education, sports, science, technology and development."”
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