India Reaffirms Commitment to Women-Led Development at BRICS Preparatory Meeting

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Source: The Tribune | Original Published At: 2026-05-01 07:05:44 UTC

Key Points

  • India's Ministry of Women and Child Development convened the first Preparatory Meeting of the BRICS Women's Working Group virtually under India's BRICS Presidency.
  • The meeting reaffirmed commitment to women-led development, recognizing women as key drivers of economic growth, governance, and social transformation.
  • Discussions focused on four priority areas: governance and leadership, financial and digital inclusion, entrepreneurship and skill development, and climate action.
  • Outcomes from this meeting will contribute to the BRICS Women Working Group Meeting and BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting scheduled for July in Kochi, Kerala.
  • Representatives from all BRICS member countries attended, along with knowledge partners including UN Women and FICCI.
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