PANAJI
The seminar saw famous actor and activist Shabana Azmi, Minister of Social Welfare of Delhi government, Sandeep Kumar and BJP member Shazia Ilmi in attendance.
The seminar aimed at addressing crucial questions women face in India. Like - Are women experiencing conflict as they attempt to make meaning of their lives, their goals, and their relationships? Do these conflicts extend to the inside of the households and formal institutions like workplace as well as the spaces in between?
Shabana Azmi said, “Our development model is very much a work in progress and deep-rooted challenges remain. Socially, it is time to break away from the patriarchal mindset. Feminism should be a byword for equal rights and shared responsibilities. Feminism is about negotiating for equal privileges and freedom. The biggest issue we face is the economic empowerment of women.”
Sandeep Kumar said, “Our aim is to ensure and encourage social security of women in Delhi, increase penetration of healthcare and education
facilities in every Delhi assembly constituency. The Delhi government is constantly working towards these goals. Our government was, is and always for the safety of women “ an aspect which is our
top priority.”
“Women’s role in economic development is about overcoming the hurdles. The women in our country have been taking giant strides in all spheres of the modern world, yet we see very few women starting their own ventures and sustaining themselves on the road to economic independence. It is our society which needs to make regulations women-friendly,” said Shazia Ilmi, political activist and BJP member.
