BENGALURU, Feb 10: ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Tuesday said the overwhelming presence of women leaders at the US-India Space Business Forum reflected India’s emergence as a developed and progressive society, as nearly 80 per cent of the participants on the main stage were women.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the forum in Bengaluru, Narayanan said platforms related to space and high technology had traditionally been male-dominated. However, the scene at the US-India Space Business Forum marked a clear shift, with women taking the lead in shaping discussions on space business and international collaboration.
“When we talk about business opportunities in the space sector and see women leading the show, it clearly shows the direction in which our society is progressing,” the ISRO chief said, expressing happiness over the change.
He noted that India has been consistently working towards women empowerment, and the strong representation of women in strategic and decision-making roles at the forum underlined that effort. Narayanan said such participation was not symbolic but reflected real leadership in an emerging global space economy.
The ISRO Chairman added that the evolving space sector, driven by international collaboration and private participation, must remain inclusive and human-centric, with equal opportunities for all stakeholders.
The US-India Space Business Forum brought together government officials, industry leaders and private players from both countries to explore expanding cooperation in the rapidly growing space business ecosystem.
(UNI)
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