THIS City Secures 1st Rank On India's Gender-Inclusive Cities Index; Here Are The Top 10

The report identifies Bengaluru as the top city for working women, stressing its inclusivity, safety, and resilience. It stands out for its strengths in areas like employment opportunities and more

In the state-wise analysis, Kerala leads with the highest average City Inclusion Score of 20.89, followed by Telangana at 20.57

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Bengaluru has been ranked as the most gender-inclusive city in India, claiming the top position in the third edition of the ‘Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI)’ index, released by Avtar Group, a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) solutions.

The report identifies Bengaluru as the top city for working women, emphasising its inclusivity, safety, resilience, and sustainability. It stands out for its strengths in areas like skilling, employment opportunities, infrastructure, and caregiving support.

South India has emerged as the most gender-inclusive region, with 16 cities from the region making it to the Top 25 in the report.

The list of the Top 10 Cities for Women in India for the year 2024 has a diverse range of cities that have been recognised for their gender inclusivity and support for women including Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Gurugram, Coimbatore.

Speaking on the report’s findings, Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President of Avtar Group, emphasized the importance of gender-inclusive cities in shaping opportunities for women. Rajesh said, “Cities are the foundations of opportunity. They shape how women live, work, and thrive. So, a clear understanding of the core principles and cultural fabric of our cities is crucial for advancing women’s progress and inclusion. Avtar’s annual index ‘Top Cities for Women in India” does precisely that, using a data-centric and evidence-based approach. And, to realize our dream of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, we need the Indian Women Professionals to succeed on par with men.” 

“This is possible only if cities are truly gender-inclusive and offer an atmosphere where women’s strengths can be optimized. This means not just providing safe streets, accessible healthcare & education and affordable living to women, which are largely reparatory measures, but also competitive avenues for women’s economic success and opportunities for them to thrive as business leaders. Let’s invest in women-led projects and optimise women’s lives and careers,” Rajesh added.

In the state-wise analysis, Kerala leads with the highest average City Inclusion Score of 20.89, followed by Telangana at 20.57. Maharashtra ranks third with a score of 19.93, while Tamil Nadu and Karnataka follow closely with scores of 19.38 and 17.50, respectively. 

The study, conducted between February and November 2024, collected data from 1,672 women across 60 cities. It also incorporated information from various sources, including the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the World Bank, crime records, and the Periodic Labour Force Survey.