First National Conference of Parliamentary and Legislative Committees on Women Empowerment

During the valedictory session of the First National Conference of Parliamentary and Legislative Committees on Women Empowerment, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla emphasized that sustainable economic empowerment of women should be at the heart of India’s roadmap to a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He asserted that investing in women’s health, education, skills, and entrepreneurship will unlock significant human capital and help build a resilient socio-economic development model.

Gender-Responsive Budgeting Highlighted as Socio-Economic Model

Shri Birla proposed that Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) be institutionalized across ministries and state departments. He urged for greater budget allocations for women’s health, education, skills and entrepreneurship, alongside monitoring via gender-disaggregated data. According to him, GRB is more than a financial tool — it’s a mechanism of social justice and inclusive growth.

Tirupati Resolution Adopted to Advance Women’s Education, Health & Digital Inclusion

The conference concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Tirupati Resolution. Key commitments include:

• Applying a gender lens across all government ministries and departments
• Enhancing allocations for women’s healthcare, education, skills and entrepreneurship
• Strengthening technical capacity and institutional mechanisms at both the national and state levels

Bridging the Digital Divide & Promoting Women’s Leadership

Shri Birla also underlined that women must not be left behind in the digital era. In his remarks, he called for dedicated digital literacy initiatives, greater participation of women in STEM fields, ensuring cyber safety, and making women active creators of technology. Examples from history — like Savitribai Phule’s work toward women’s literacy — were cited as inspiration

Democracy, Equality & Civilizational Values

On International Day of Democracy, the Speaker reminded that democracy in India is more than formal governance — it is a civilizational value rooted in equality, participation, and dialogue. He highlighted that India has long upheld these principles and must continue to embed them in its socio-economic journey.