At the Women in Services Sector CII Dialogue 2025, Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, emphasized that achieving 70% female workforce participation by 2047 is pivotal for a Viksit Bharat, unlocking economic potential and fostering national growth. Dawra noted that
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, introducing a series of bold reforms and sector-specific initiatives aimed at bolstering India’s textile industry, MSMEs, exports and agriculture, while implementing tax relief measures to increase disposable income and stimulate economic growth. With a strong focus on self-reliance, domestic