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Time of India

Women, youth to drive country's growth: Minister

Patna: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday emphasised that India's path to becoming a fully developed nation by 2047 will be spearheaded by empowered women and youth, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of women-led development. Speaking at a conference titled 'Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a developed Bihar through women's participation' here, Singh highlighted that approximately 76,000 startups in India are currently women-led, with many operating from tier-2 and tier-3 towns. During the event, jointly organised by Bihar govt's department of rural development and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), the minister launched the Jeevika e-Learning Management System App and unveiled 'Shashakt Mahila, Samriddh Bihar' publication. Elaborating on the Modi govt's four-pillar approach to women empowerment , Singh said, "The first phase — access and inclusion in institutions — marked a historic shift in India's educational and military landscape. Girls were admitted for the first time to sainik schools and the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA), breaking age-old barriers. Combat roles in the armed forces were opened to women, with the country now anticipating its first woman Army chief, an unprecedented milestone in gender-inclusive leadership. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo " Discussing the second phase, he added, "These initiatives are designed to help women re-enter STEM careers, especially after career breaks. In a focused effort, Patna Women's College in Bihar is set to be adopted under the CURIE scheme for financial and technological support, further advancing the state's leadership in women's empowerment."