Srinagar, July 30 -- The development of any society requires the participation of all its citizens. In today's world, women are not restricted by their old roles. Women participate in education, business, politics, science, media, entrepreneurship and in many other spheres of public life. They make society strong, stimulate inclusive development and make Viksit Bharat a reality. The same process is happening in Kashmir where more and more women are making contributions in different professional spheres.

Representation is much more than visibility and refers to active participation in the formation of ideas and the decision-making process. Women participating in the media, in the policy-making process and in public discourse bring new ide...