Srinagar, Oct. 23 -- Basirhat Gul

The women's role in guiding India's development towards Vision 2047 is vital and transformational. As the nation aspires to be an industrialized country on the first centenary anniversary of gaining independence, women's empowerment has emerged as the cornerstone of inclusive growth. It is impossible to achieve true development without equal opportunity and women's participation in every sphere of life. Empowering women is not only an issue of social justice, but also empowering the strength of half the population to accelerate the growth of India.

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, this process has taken on a specific importance. The socio-economic condition, cultural norms, and long periods ...