“On International Girls in ICT Day, we need to move the conversation beyond just skilling to something more fundamental – access. Studies show that over 50% of women in India have had to turn down education or career opportunities because of unsafe or unreliable transport. That’s not a question of talent or ambition; it’s a question of access. For India to fully unlock its AI-led digital potential, safe and reliable mobility must be treated as core infrastructure, not a peripheral concern. Alongside this, inclusive workplace policies must ensure women can not only enter the workforce, but continue, grow and lead. Because when women have the confidence to step out and pursue opportunities without fear, they don’t just participate, they build, innovate and lead. And that is what will shape a more inclusive and stronger India.” – Kavitha Ramachandragowda, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Routematic
