Budget Expectation - Women Workforce In India - Nikhil Rungta, Country Manager, India, Verizon Media

Nikhil Rungta, Country Manager, India, Verizon Media

“I look forward to measures in this budget that can bring many more women into the workforce, making them powerful economic contributors. India currently lags with only 27% of women in the workforce. Bringing this number closer to the global average of 48 per cent in the next 10 years can reportedly add another USD 700 billion to GDP growth (according to Niti Aayog). However, this isn’t just an urgent economic priority. Joining the workforce is now an ‘aspiration’ for women in the country. A recent poll by MAKERS India, our media brand dedicated to accelerating the women’s movement, conducted found that education, job-readiness, safety and career development are top priorities for women Internet users in India. Supportive infrastructure, with provisions that deepen skilling, boost women’s employment opportunities and entrepreneurship potential will empower women as they prepare to take their place in the workforce.” – Nikhil Rungta, Country Manager, India, Verizon Media