Gandhinagar, Sept. 24 -- Women are excelling in education, sports, and industry, and the number of women entrepreneurs is increasing across the globe, with Gujarat showcasing its own inspiring examples. One such example is Shilpa Malik, a woman entrepreneur from Gujarat, who leads the startup BioScan Research. Under her leadership, the startup has become a thriving venture, creating medical devices that facilitate the early diagnosis of life-threatening diseases, saving countless lives, according to a release.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always prioritised women's economic empowerment. During his tenure as Gujarat's Chief Minister, he introduced initiatives like Mission Mangalam Yojana, Women Special Economic Zone, Special Women Ind...