Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is hosting the landmark National Conference on Women’s Empowerment, inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on September 14, 2025. This event, spanning two days, brings together lawmakers, committee chairs, and women leaders from 20 states to chart bold policies and encourage gender equality in every sphere of society.
Themed “Empowering Women to Face Challenges of Emerging Technologies,” the conference explores how digital transformation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and biotechnology present new opportunities—and risks—for women. Discussions focus on bridging the gender digital divide, boosting female representation in STEMM, and bolstering cyber and data privacy for women.
Om Birla, in his address, underscored that “women’s empowerment is synonymous with national empowerment.” He reflected on India’s Constitution granting equal rights and universal suffrage from the beginning, contrasting it with global struggles for gender equality. Presentations highlighted that empowered women have driven innovation, from self-help collectives to contributions in space research.
One of the conference’s signature moments was the focus on the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, enshrining 33% reservation for women in legislatures—a watershed development for democratic inclusion. Sub-themes included gender-responsive budgeting and women-led development as pillars for Viksit Bharat (a developed India).
The initiative stands out for its call to harness technology in uplifting women, while special sessions address safe digital access, entrepreneurship, and health. Dignitaries from Andhra Pradesh and Parliament concluded that gender equality is crucial for a stronger, more dynamic India. The Conference ends with a vote of thanks on September.
Themed “Empowering Women to Face Challenges of Emerging Technologies,” the conference explores how digital transformation, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and biotechnology present new opportunities—and risks—for women. Discussions focus on bridging the gender digital divide, boosting female representation in STEMM, and bolstering cyber and data privacy for women.
Om Birla, in his address, underscored that “women’s empowerment is synonymous with national empowerment.” He reflected on India’s Constitution granting equal rights and universal suffrage from the beginning, contrasting it with global struggles for gender equality. Presentations highlighted that empowered women have driven innovation, from self-help collectives to contributions in space research.
One of the conference’s signature moments was the focus on the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, enshrining 33% reservation for women in legislatures—a watershed development for democratic inclusion. Sub-themes included gender-responsive budgeting and women-led development as pillars for Viksit Bharat (a developed India).
The initiative stands out for its call to harness technology in uplifting women, while special sessions address safe digital access, entrepreneurship, and health. Dignitaries from Andhra Pradesh and Parliament concluded that gender equality is crucial for a stronger, more dynamic India. The Conference ends with a vote of thanks on September.
