NCAER - NATIONAL DATA INNOVATION CENTRE
On 25th and 26th September 2024, the National Data Innovation Centre (NDIC) at NCAER organised a Gender Conclave with its partners, the Centre for Catalyzing Change, Nous Consultants, Population Foundation of India, Sewa Bharat and The World Bank. Over seventy public intellectuals hailing from sectors transcending policy, academia and development attended the in-person event. Gender Conclave 2024 involved a myriad of conversations cutting across gender and development.
Discussions at the Conclave encompassed a keynote speech by Professor Bina Agarwal about her research on women’s land rights and its use in mobilisation for reforms to the Hindu Succession Act. Professor Agarwal also highlighted a number of innovative measures that have facilitated women’s empowerment such as group farming. A second keynote speech by Smt. Uma Mahadevan, Additional Secretary, Panchayati Raj, Government of Karnataka drew insights from measures established to facilitate the economic upliftment of women, including women’s access to public transportation and the transformative role of women self-help groups (SHGs).
The panel discussions closely explored some of the most pressing challenges of gender equity through collaborative conversations which drew upon evidence-based research, with discussions on changes in women’s life course and its implications for public policy.
Through the research-driven approach and rich exchange of ideas, the participants at the Gender Conclave not only highlighted the urgent need to address gender-based disparities but also laid the groundwork for future collaborations and initiatives aimed at creating a more equitable society.