India 2047 Vision: Four inspiring women share journey of breaking barriers in India’s infrastructure sector

At the ABP Network India@2047 Conclave, the session titled “Women in Infra – A Place of Their Own” highlighted inspiring stories of four women professionals working in the infrastructure sector. The discussion focused on their journey, challenges, and achievements in a field traditionally dominated by men. The speakers shared how they overcame barriers such as gender bias, limited opportunities, and workplace stereotypes, and established themselves in areas like engineering, project management, and large-scale infrastructure development. The session emphasized that India’s future growth depends heavily on women’s participation in core sectors like infrastructure, not just in support roles but as leaders and decision-makers. It also highlighted the importance of creating inclusive workplaces, equal opportunities, and skill development to ensure more women can enter and thrive in such industries. Overall, the discussion celebrated women’s resilience and underlined that true development of India@2047 will only be possible when women have an equal and active role in nation-building sectors like infrastructure.