President Droupadi Murmu’s call for women’s active participation in achieving Viksit Bharat’s vision by 2047 carries profound significance for India’s developmental journey. Women, who form nearly half of the nation’s population, are not just homemakers-they are the backbone of families and the invisible force driving India’s economic and social progress. A nation aspiring to become developed cannot afford to leave behind the very segment that nurtures its human and moral capital. The President’s assertion that women-led societies are both humane and efficient is backed by lived reality. Across India, women have proven themselves equal, if not superior, in fields ranging from education and healthcare to administration, entrepreneurship, and the armed forces. From Justice Anna Chandy, India’s first woman High Court judge, to the millions of self-help group members transforming rural economies, Indian women are rewriting the narrative of empowerment through sheer determination and resilience.
Government policies over the past decade have complemented this transformation. The exponential rise in the Gender Budget allocation, easy access to credit, and tailored schemes such as Mudra Yojana and Stand-Up India have helped women establish enterprises and generate employment. The push for SHGs under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana has empowered women, making them self-reliant contributors to local economies. The surge in women-led MSMEs and startups is living proof of this policy success.
Yet, the journey ahead demands sustained commitment. Achieving 70 percent women workforce participation-a key pillar of the Viksit Bharat vision-requires a stronger focus on girls’ education, skill development, and awareness of existing schemes. Encouraging ancillary industries and local production units specifically for women can provide livelihood opportunities while deepening the roots of India’s rural economy. Equally vital is the creation of a supportive ecosystem-affordable childcare, flexible work models, and safety in workplaces-to ensure women’s continued participation in the formal sector. Technical and financial assistance must be expanded to bridge the gender gap in access to capital and technology.
India stands at a defining moment. Women have already proven their competence and courage; what they now need is opportunity and recognition. The more we invest in women’s participation, the faster India will reach its dream of becoming Viksit Bharat-even before 2047.
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