International Women's Day 2023: Envisions of an Equitable Society for All

 “Every year on March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day to honor the numerous sacrifices, struggles, and successes of women throughout history. While women and people of all genders are consciously defying stereotypes and are actively contributing to break barriers, I truly believe that we have a long road ahead in overcoming conscious and unconscious biases. Having said that, we can all come together to bridge the gap by being supportive allies and creating a sense of, not just inclusion, but belonging at work for women. While our quest of creating a diverse, equal, and inclusive world will take time, what we can collectively do today and each following day is to sow the seeds of change that will bear fruit in the future. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I urge every woman to stay true to their purpose, stand tall, and march ahead to lead the world and bring about a positive change.”

"Advancements in technology are rapidly reshaping the world, and the contribution of the women workforce in this dynamic scenario is phenomenal. At Esri India, we are proud of creating an equitable work environment for all and attaining an industry-leading women representation of 37% in our workforce. Esri India recently got recognized by The World Geospatial Industry Council as a trailblazer for building an equitable and inclusive culture in the geospatial ecosystem. This, I believe, is an excellent testimony of our increased focus on Embracing Equity.  Also, as part of our CSR initiatives, we focus on making rural women technologically adept so that the digital divide is reduced."