India, March 8 -- India stands at a crucial juncture in its journey towards gender equality. While we celebrate the remarkable progress women have made across fields, we cannot turn a blind eye to the challenges that persist. Some of as basic as achieving financial independence, gender equality at home and work, and safety in the digital world. This is just the tip of the iceberg in ensuring holistic growth and societal transformation for Indian women.

At the National Commission for Women (NCW), our mandate is to protect and promote women's rights through policy interventions and strategic initiatives, empowering women to realise their potential.

Financial independence

Economic independence is the cornerstone of women's empowerment. I ...