Akshi Chawla

Akshi Chawla works at CEDA, Ashoka University and was the author of the 2022 and 2024 editions of IPU’s annual report on Women in Parliaments.

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Now that the government has announced the next Census and indicated that women’s reservation is likely to be implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha election, one wonders what parties are doing to build a steady supply of powerful and influential women leaders in the run-up

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Examples from other countries show the difference that can be made by the willingness of political parties and vigilance of stakeholders

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#GenderAnd: Findings of the India Responsible Business Index to see whether companies care about marginalised groups, SC/STs, women, physically disabled.

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So women reach the top of companies. What happens after that?Subscriber Only

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#GenderAnd Business: Just three per cent of Chairpersons of Boards are women.

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