Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Monday made a strong pitch for inclusive development and gender equality, calling for greater support for rural women and the transgender community.
She was addressing the inaugural session of a women’s leadership conference titled "Breaking Barriers. Women in Leadership and Entrepreneurship", organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce at Hotel Taj, Lucknow.
During the event, Governor Patel felicitated 14 women achievers from various fields and urged organisers to expand recognition to rural women who are quietly transforming society. “Women are breaking barriers across sectors, but we must also acknowledge those in villages who are driving change without access to big platforms,” she said.
