Former Union Minister Smriti Irani stressed that policies related to education, healthcare, childcare, and housing disproportionately affect women, especially in developing economies like India.

“In order to expand our global competitiveness, leaders of government and commerce throughout the Global South must ensure that gender equity policies are fully implemented,” Smriti Irani said at a gathering in Washington on Monday.

In her meeting in Washington, Irani emphasized the importance of putting gender equality policies into action, so women in developing areas can fully contribute to government and industry and reach their potential.

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani advocates for gender equity in India and the Global South at World Bank event.