Women in India are a different breed altogether. They are soft when you treat them with respect and dignity. When messed with, they can wreak havoc in the lives of those attempting to trouble them. Ultimately, they all have divine power aimed at making a beautiful place to live in. Different roles played by women in India not only add to their greatness but also help the country grow faster. In this blog, we will focus on the various roles women in India play to perfection.
Contribution of Women in India
Women in India contribute massively to the prosperity of the family as well as the country. They can be called flag bearers, torch-bearers, social reformers and more. Let’s check out their contribution.
Women in India Contribute a Significant 18% to the Country’s GDP
The contribution of women to the Indian economy is significant. They contribute 18% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The role of women in Indian agriculture, industries and services is immense.
Women Now are a Powerhouse in India’s Corporate Sphere
Indian women are leading the charge in the corporate sphere in the 21st century thanks to awareness among families about educating their daughters, which perhaps wasn’t much the case before. They are taking C-suite positions and officiating in the boardroom meeting. Some have become proud business owners, including Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Naiyaa Saggi, Priyanka Gill, Upasana Taku and more.
Women Take Centrestage in the Indian Parliament
The Indian Parliament has more male politicians than female politicians. However, the number of female politicians is growing in number with time. Prominent names like the Hon’ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani, and not to forget the current President of India, Draupadi Murmu, are the highlights of the country’s constitution.
Women in India Rock the Entertainment Space
Be it films, web series or daily soap on TV, female actresses rock the show with their impressive acting and dialogue delivery. Punchy dialogues, such as Thapar Se Dar Nahi Lagta Sahab, Pyaar Se Lagta Hai, remain fresh in the minds of cine lovers.
Although male actors earn more than their female counterparts, the latter group is slowly but slowly moving up the ladder. Recently released Crew with a stellar female lead – Tabu, Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon – was one of the biggest box office hits in 2024. A decade ago, there was a film called Dirty Picture with Vidya Balan in the lead not only impressed critics with a wonderful storyline and acting but also did fabulous business at the box office.
Whereas female actors in TV soaps are a household name for the characters they play on screen. People still remember Shweta Tiwari as Prerna, Mona Singh as Jassi, Sakshi Tanwar as Parvati, and several others by the name of the characters they play on the small screen.
Web series such as Mirzapur, Sacred Games, Panchayat and many more had female actors dazzling the show.
Women Now Keep India’s Pride High in Sports
Cricket, badminton, tennis, archery, wrestling – You name it. Women in India are active in every sport that the country plays. Indian Women’s Cricket Team has been in the news for their spectacular performances over the years. They won Aisa Cups and have been into the semi-finals and finals of many World Cups. Recently, they were the runners-up to the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024. Now there is a Women’s Premier League much like the Indian Premier League for male cricketers.
Last, But by No Means Least, the Homemaker Role Women in India Play Every Day
Who can deny the painstaking effort females make while taking care of household responsibilities – cooking food, washing clothes, house cleaning, feeding kids, and much more. They do all these every day and to perfection. The more we appreciate them for household work, the less it feels.
Wrapping Up
Women in India have certainly progressed faster by performing each role to perfection. As a country looking to be in the elite group of ‘Developed Nations’ by 2047, we can encourage them by giving them more opportunities and appreciating their work. We at zarooribaathai.in share interesting insights on Women’s Empowerment and other important matters. Stay connected with us.
