Latest Principal Information Bureau Announcements on 12-09-2025
In a significant step towards gender equality and women's empowerment, the first national-level conference of Committees on Empowerment of Women is set to take place in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, from 14-15 September 2025. The conference, themed "Empowering Women to Face Challenges of Emerging Technologies," aligns with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, ensuring that women are not just participants but leaders in technology and innovation.
The conference aims to place women at the centre of India's digital transformation and future technology-driven economy. It will delve into the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies such as AI, ML, Blockchain, Robotics, Quantum Computing, Biotechnology, and Cybersecurity. Strategies for bridging the gender digital divide, increasing women's participation in STEM fields, ensuring digital safety, and fostering women entrepreneurship & innovation will be discussed.
The agenda topics include Gender Responsive Budgeting and Empowering Women in Emerging Technologies. The conference reinforces the role of legislatures in mainstreaming gender equality through policy instruments like Gender Responsive Budgeting.
The event will feature special sessions, including an exhibition and souvenir release, and a valedictory session addressed by senior leaders on 15 September 2025.
In a unique collaboration, the firms and organizations directly involved in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NIFT Patna and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) in Begusarai, Bihar, are NIFT Patna, the Ministry of Textiles, ABFRL, and the Jeevika self-help groups (SHGs) representing rural women. These self-help groups, known as Jeevika Didis, are trained by NIFT Patna and then employed at ABFRL’s textile manufacturing unit in Begusarai, thus linking skill development with formal employment in the textile industry.
This national conference is a testament to India's commitment to empowering women and ensuring their active participation in the country's technological advancement. It is a call to action for all stakeholders to work together to create a future where women are not just beneficiaries but active contributors to India's digital transformation.
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