Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Top Bureaucrats Discuss Breaking Glass Ceilings
Two top women bureaucrats, Vandita Kaul and Geeta Singh Rathore, talked about their experiences in government jobs at a big meeting.
They said they never felt any barriers for women to rise in their careers.
The main challenge they face is balancing work with family responsibilities.
They also talked about how important it is to keep learning and stay motivated.
Vandita Kaul shared that she got a lot of support from her family, which helped her continue her job even when it was tough.
Geeta Singh Rathore said that her team and the work itself motivate her.
Both women agreed that there is no glass ceiling in government jobs, but women need to work hard to prove themselves initially.
Vandita Kaul and Geeta Singh Rathore discussed their experiences at the 2025 Business Today Most Powerful Women (MPW) summit.
Both women stated they never faced a glass ceiling in government service, finding the system fair.
The main challenge they highlighted was balancing family and social responsibilities, which fall disproportionately on women.
Geeta Singh Rathore emphasized self-motivation and team support as key drivers in her career.
Vandita Kaul credited her family's support for helping her navigate work-life balance, especially during tough times.
- Who
- Vandita Kaul and Geeta Singh Rathore
- What
- Discussion on breaking glass ceilings in government service
- When
- During the 2025 Business Today Most Powerful Women (MPW) summit
- Where
- At the MPW summit
- Why
- To share insights on leadership and challenges faced by women in government service
- Event
- 2025 Business Today Most Powerful Women (MPW) summit
- Session
- Beyond the Glass Ceiling
- Participants
- Vandita Kaul, Geeta Singh Rathore
- Vandita Kaul's Position
- Secretary of the Department of Posts
- Geeta Singh Rathore's Position
- DG of the National Sample Survey
- Key Challenge
- Balancing family and social responsibilities
- Motivation Source
- Self-motivation, team, and work outcomes