NEW DELHI: Albeit the great advancement made through the women empowerment scheme over the years, the ultimate target of equal representation of women in male-dominated sectors remains a far-fetched dream.
Women in Politics:
14.44% in 17th Lok Sabha.
9% in the legislative assembly
In employment:
Less than 15% of central employees
14% women secretaries at the center by 2022
Less than three women chief secretaries
India has never had a woman cabinet secretary
There are no women secretaries in Home, Finance, Defense and other departments.
Entrepreneurs
14% of total entrepreneurs in India
20.37% of micro, small and medium enterprise owners,
23.3% of these workers are women
Start-Ups by women - 10%
Women running business: 1.57 crore
Women and Education
9% female literacy in 1947
In the year 2023, female literacy has reached 77%,
