June 2026

India convened the Third Preparatory Meeting of the BRICS Women Track under its BRICS Chairship ahead of key women-focused BRICS meetings in Kochi.

More Indian women appear to be moving from unpaid family work into self-employment. The shift could improve inclusion, but only if it brings income, control and protection.

Women now hold over 32 crore Jan-Dhan accounts in India. The number marks a major financial-inclusion milestone, but control and active account use remain the next challenge.

India reaffirmed its commitment to women-led development at the SCO Women’s Forum 2026 in Bishkek, highlighting SHGs, Lakhpati Didis and Mission Shakti.

Wrapping at work sounds thoughtful, but it can quietly hold women back by shielding them from challenge, visibility and career-shaping opportunities.

From maternity support and girl-child savings to business loans, housing, childcare, safety, rural livelihoods and legal support, this guide explains major women-centric schemes in India in simple language.

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea concerning inadequate ladies’ Bar rooms and essential facilities for women advocates across court complexes in India.

Women leaders in 2026 are reshaping leadership through visibility, AI fluency, trust-building, sponsorship and stronger workplace systems. Here are 10 ways they are changing the leadership game.

A new EAC-PM working paper shows that women’s labour participation is rising, but women remain more likely than men to work without formal contracts, benefits or protection.

The Women in Security Survey 2026 finds strong support for women’s inclusion in India’s security sector, but underrepresentation, discrimination and weak leadership pipelines remain.