Minister of State for Women and Child Development presented India's national statement during the general discussion at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters

Minister of State for Women and Child Development presented India's national statement during the general discussion at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters

Minister of State for Women and Child Development delivered India’s national intervention during the General Discussion at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW-70) at the United Nations Headquarters.The Minister highlighted India’s progress in promoting women-led development and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to gender equality and access to justice.Noted “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” philosophy underpins inclusive, women-led growth.Over 100 million women in ~9 million SHGs have transformed rural economies via leadership and entrepreneurship.The Minister noted that women are leading more than 1,000 start-ups supported through Atal Incubation Centres.Over 8 lakh women serve as directors in active companies, boosting corporate participation.More than 25 million rural women have received digital training under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA).The Minister highlighted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides reservation of one-third seats for women in Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.The Minister highlighted that about 39,000 children are benefiting from quality crèche facilities under the Palna Scheme.The Minister noted that more than 72% of 29 million rural houses built under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana are owned wholly or jointly by women.

Commission on the Status of Women

¨     The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body under the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) dedicated exclusively to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

¨     Established in 1946, it shapes global standards, monitors progress, and promotes rights for women and girls.

¨     The CSW plays a key role in reviewing implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, one of the most important global frameworks for gender equality.