Women In India’s Economic Development

Studies have shown that women in the workplace and gender diversity are key for organizations’ bottom lines. Fortune 500 companies with the highest representation of women on boards, financially outperform companies with the lowest representation of women on boards.

Gender-diverse teams have higher sales and profits compared to male-dominated teams. A recent Gallup study found that gender-diverse business units have higher average revenue than less diverse business units. The benefits of having more women in the workplace are not limited to just financial gains – the culture of the company benefits from being a more inclusive and diverse workplace where all thrive and contribute their best. 

 Indía is increasingly focussing on social empowerment and inclusion as an essential part of economic growth.  My work in sanitation has shown me how sanitation is intrinsically linked to the empowerment of women. In a study undertaken by Sambodhi, UNICEF, and BMGF, documenting the Swachh Bharat Mission’s impact on women – convenience, self-respect, and safety were notable impacts on the lives of women.