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Business Standard
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Around 76,000 Indian startups are women-led: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that around 76,000 start-ups in India today are women-led and a large number of them are from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. The Minister said that India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 will be led by empowered women and youth, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the paradigm of Women-Led Development. Jitendra Singh was addressing the one-day conference titled "Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a Developed Bihar through Women's Participation", jointly organized by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Bihar, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, of which Singh is the Co-Chairperson. In his address, Jitendra Singh stated that over the last 11 years, the Modi Government has focused its governance architecture around four pillars--the Poor, Farmers, Youth, and Women--with women consistently placed at the top. He said, "Women-centric governance has not only empowered individuals, but reshaped society. What began as targeted welfare has now evolved into institutional leadership." The Minister launched the Jeevika E-Learning Management System App, aimed at providing accessible learning for women, and unveiled the publication titled "Shashakt Mahila, Samriddh Bihar", which celebrates women's contributions to Bihar's progress, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions said in an official statement. Jitendra Singh elaborated on the Modi Government's structured and comprehensive approach to women's empowerment, built across four key pillars. The first phase, Access and Inclusion in Institutions, marked a historic shift in India's educational and military landscape. Girls were admitted for the first time into Sainik Schools and the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA), breaking age-old barriers. Combat roles in the armed forces were opened to women, with the country now anticipating its first woman Army Chief--an unprecedented milestone in gender-inclusive leadership, as per the ministry. The second phase, Scientific and Technological Empowerment, has empowered women through targeted schemes such as WISE (Women in Science and Engineering), GATI (Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions), CURIE, and the Women Scientist Programme. These initiatives are designed to help women re-enter STEM careers, especially after career breaks. In a focused effort, Patna Women's College in Bihar is set to be adopted under the CURIE scheme for financial and technological support, further advancing the state's leadership in women's empowerment, it added. The third phase, Economic and Social Empowerment, has witnessed a massive scale-up of women's access to financial resources. Over 48 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened for women, while more than 60% of Mudra Yojana beneficiaries are women entrepreneurs. The creation of over 3 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) is transforming rural economies. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, homes registered in women's names are providing not just shelter but also financial and social dignity, the release added. The fourth phase, Workplace Reforms and Legal Sensitivity, has introduced compassionate and inclusive governance measures. These include six-month paid childcare leave for women in government service, pension rights extended to unmarried or divorced dependent daughters, and maternity leave provisions even after stillbirths--demonstrating a humane and progressive legal framework that places women's needs at the center of policymaking, as per the release. Jitendra Singh reiterated that these four pillars collectively represent the Modi Government's unwavering commitment to making women not just beneficiaries, but leaders of India's growth story. Jitendra Singh emphasised that Indian women are no longer passive participants, but strategic leaders across fields like space, civil services, and innovation."From Chandrayaan-3's Kalpana to Aditya-L1's Nigar Shaji, women have led India's space glory," he noted. The Minister also highlighted that the first-ever woman Director General now heads CSIR, with over one-third of CSIR laboratories across India led by women scientists--marking a significant shift in the scientific leadership landscape. India now hosts 1.7 lakh startups, with around 76,000 led by women, generating over 17 lakh jobs, Singh revealed. These are not just urban phenomena--Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, including smaller towns in Bihar, are emerging as hotbeds of women-led innovation. "This silent revolution is rewriting India's future, led by first-generation women entrepreneurs, researchers, and policy-makers," he said. Jitendra Singh commended Bihar for its pioneering reforms in advancing women's empowerment, highlighting initiatives such as 50% reservation for women in Panchayats and urban local bodies, and 35% reservation in the state police and civil services. He noted that over 30 lakh women in Bihar have been financially empowered through targeted schemes, with cumulative support exceeding Rs 5,000 crore. Singh urged the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) to document Bihar's successful women-centric governance model into a replicable manual, so that other states across the country can draw inspiration and implement similar transformative reforms. Concluding his remarks, Jitendra Singh called for a fundamental shift in the national mindset, emphasizing that "it is no longer about women's participation--it is about women-led development. The future belongs to women who lead, not just follow." He reaffirmed that the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 will be realized with women at the forefront--in laboratories, legislation, leadership, and everyday life--paving the way for a truly inclusive and aspirational India. The event was also attended by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for Textiles; Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying; and Shravan Kumar, Bihar's Minister for Rural Development, SN Tripathi DG IIPA, Himanshu Sharma, CEO Jeevika Mission, Pratyay Amrit, Development Commissioner, Bihar and other senior officials.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Women, youth to drive country's growth: Minister
Patna: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday emphasised that India's path to becoming a fully developed nation by 2047 will be spearheaded by empowered women and youth, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of women-led development. Speaking at a conference titled 'Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a developed Bihar through women's participation' here, Singh highlighted that approximately 76,000 startups in India are currently women-led, with many operating from tier-2 and tier-3 towns. During the event, jointly organised by Bihar govt's department of rural development and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), the minister launched the Jeevika e-Learning Management System App and unveiled 'Shashakt Mahila, Samriddh Bihar' publication. Elaborating on the Modi govt's four-pillar approach to women empowerment , Singh said, "The first phase — access and inclusion in institutions — marked a historic shift in India's educational and military landscape. Girls were admitted for the first time to sainik schools and the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA), breaking age-old barriers. Combat roles in the armed forces were opened to women, with the country now anticipating its first woman Army chief, an unprecedented milestone in gender-inclusive leadership. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo " Discussing the second phase, he added, "These initiatives are designed to help women re-enter STEM careers, especially after career breaks. In a focused effort, Patna Women's College in Bihar is set to be adopted under the CURIE scheme for financial and technological support, further advancing the state's leadership in women's empowerment."
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM urges KAS officers to uphold constitutional values
Mysuru: CM Siddaramaiah called on KAS officers to internalise the values enshrined in the Constitution and to carry out their duties with humanity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility towards society. Speaking at a training programme for taluk nodal officers jointly organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and Administrative Training Institute, he said: "The Constitution must be properly understood and internalised. Without that, its objectives cannot be implemented," he said. Siddaramaiah emphasised that India's deep-rooted caste and religious divisions continue to hinder progress. "Thinkers like Buddha, Basavanna, and B R Ambedkar envisioned a casteless society. But still, caste dominates. Ram Manohar Lohia rightly said ours is a static society. True dynamism will only emerge when social and economic equity is achieved," he added. He also underscored the unique position of civil servants compared to elected officials. "We politicians face elections every five years. But you officers serve continuously. That gives you greater responsibility to implement govt programs and serve the people," he said. IAS officer D Randeep called upon the officers to go to the field to know more about the ground reality. District minister H C Mahadevappa, chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, KAS Officers' Association president Shivaswamy were present.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
India's space economy set to witness quantum leap in coming years, says Union Minister
Union Minister of State for Personnel and Public Grievances Jitendra Singh on Monday said the country's space economy was set to witness a quantum leap in the coming years. Addressing a seminar on 'Empowering Citizens in Digital India: Administrative, Management and Organisational Reforms,' at the Southern Regional Conference of Indian Institute of Public Administration, the Union Minister said space economy which was at present valued about 8 billion dollars would see 10 times growth in the next five to six years. 'It is very important to explore the unexplored so as to reap the benefits as we march towards becoming a developed country. Space and ocean are potential sectors in contributing towards economic growth. Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla's travel to International Space Station is country's ascendancy to space. Our space economy is set to see a quantum leap. It will be around 44 billion dollars in five to six years,' the Minister said. Referring to the reforms initiated by the Central government in the last 11 years, the Minister said far reaching measures adopted had a social outlook with people feeling self confident and dignified. Technology has empowered citizens and redefined the relationship between government and people through transparent and paperless governance, the Minister said. He said now more than 80 per cent of Indians have a bank account. In the last 11 years, around 55.22 crore bank accounts had been created. The government was able to transfer around ₹44 lakh crore through Direct Benefit Transfer mode to the beneficiaries under various schemes. 'The self esteem of average Indian has gone up substantially, especially the transformation that took place in the digital sphere. The initiatives taken were not confined to governance but were about changing social outlook also. People are feeling more confident about the country now,' the Minister said. Mr. Singh emphasised the pivotal role of Mission Karmayogi in modernising civil services through competency-based training and noted the critical importance of aligning administrative reforms with India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. He also released a book titled 'Digital Governance in India-Transforming Public Service Delivery' by T. Gopinath, Assistant Professor and Dean (Student Welfare), Department of Public Administration, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chandigarh. He also honoured retired bureaucrat E. Vallavan for his contribution to public administration. Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan in his address said Digital India has enabled Puducherry to support data-driven decision-making, streamline reporting for compliance, improve inter-departmental coordination, avoid duplication and strengthen audit mechanisms. Overall, he said organisational efficiency and accountability in delivery of public welfare services have witnessed visible improvements. 'So far, about 60 services of departments such as Fisheries, Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, Adi-Dravidar Welfare and Civil Supplies have been made available online with a common compliance framework for easy data verification. All major e-governance applications have been designed with multilingual support, allowing users to access portals and services in their preferred language to ensure accessibility and enhance citizen participation,' Mr. Chauhan said.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
IIPA invites entries for essay contest for college students
The Indian Institute of Public Administration, Puducherry unit, has extended to June 16 the deadline for submission of entries for the essay competitions for final year college students. A press note said participants can submit completed essays of 350-500 words in Tamil and English in any one of the designated topics to iipaprbrc2025@ by the last date. The topics in Tamil are 'Emerging challenges in Public Administration', 'Health Administration/ Management' and 'Reforms Needed for Public Administration' and those in English are 'Transforming Governance through e-governance', 'Digital Transformation and AI in Public Administration' and 'Reorienting Management Reforms for Higher Productivity'. The contest is organised in connection with a IIPA southern regional conference on 'Administrative and Management Reforms' slated for June 26.
