The Engrossing Colloquy at the G100: India Woman Ready Summit 2024

• G100 India Woman Ready Summit’s forte lies in the dedication to advancing the status and opportunities for women
• It champions inclusivity and diversity bringing the various perspectives from global industry leaders
• The focal area of discussion lies on if India has progressed as a unified nation in aspects of gender equality
• In the corporate and international sphere, maternity leaves being treated as benefits should not become a preconceived notion 

We get to witness a better version of ourselves as men and women coming together from different spheres of the world connecting every day. In today’s time and age, for a woman to feel nourished in her own skin is something us as a community must ensure of. Yet, such a flourishing notion starts at the grassroot level. Blessed is a woman who doesn’t seek validation in her journey of success. Empowered decision-making, resilience, passion, strong caliber, life-altering values are the truest qualities of women in leadership positions.

India as a country has witnessed crucial growth in the realms of sustainable business growth, navigating the evolution of the digital era, globalization and what not. However, even after having adopted such immensely popular trends of being a developing country, a dormant question stands still. Is, India, women ready?

Attending the G100: Is India Woman Ready? Summit 2024

On 8th March, 2024, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the illustrators G100: Is India Woman Ready? Summit 2024. There, I ascended the role of Director of Administration for Global Media Arts & Communication (GMAC) India Country Advisory Council (CAD). G100: Is India Woman Ready? Summit 2024 was more of an immersive experience than just a conference. It convened 50-100 influential thought leaders, A-list panellists having discussions on India’s readiness. From embracing the serenity of women in the pursuit of a powerful to an equitable future for all. An embodied the essence of International Women’s Day women across the nation, that made everyone’s hearts’ glow

The Aftermath

As women from generations across the spectrum came together to mark the celebration of women, I got to foster subline connections with all. Corporate leaders discussing all things leadership sparked their learning perspectives on the evolution of leadership in the current global and local aspect. Delivering The Vote of Thanks unspooled a tale of newness and a sense of belonging in the corporate sphere for a young soul like myself. Encountering like-minded women as we shared the fascinating realities about the lives we lead became essential. Seldom, having decisions to make in the professional aspect in order to manifest the perfect outcome can be crucial. I got to understand the vitality in perceiving our frequencies as factors influencing the decisions we make.

Realignment of Equality for All as a Trend

Unexpected instances and unraveled beliefs pulled up to question the density of the progress that India as a country has made. Then, we braced up for another panel discussion on Women Empowering Women: The Strength & Impact of Support. The opinion of Misha Dange, a social entrepreneur and a start-up specialist, emerged as the focal point of the discussion. In her words, “women having to fight for equality should not become a trend or a movement.”  Measuring the degree of productivity for all genders on the spectrum should be scaled in uniformity.

Redefining Maternity Leaves in the Corporate Spaces

Shereen Bhan, the Managing-editor at CNBC-TV18 quoted upon ‘maternity leaves being treated as benefits becoming a preconceived notion’. The panel discussion on Shattering Glass Ceilings: Women’s Leadership in Corporate & International Spaces, was nothing short of empowering. Apprehending the vitality of invoking such critical conversations should not be treated as unconventional. For when women in the C-suite leadership positions can widely express their opinions on such matters, why mustn’t we as individuals embrace these logical thoughts. 

The vitality to uncover the riveting aftermath of the summit lies in the successful execution of its elements. The captivating energy of women gathered from across distinctive corporate and international spheres, enthralled us with engaging conversations about the trends in the industry. From the power of media & journalism, to promoting the welfare of the people as sole humanitarians, women at the summit shaped the futuristic predictions for women in India.