1. Women- An Important Link For Sustainability
Keynote Presentation By
Prof NK Goyal, President CMAI
Chairman Emeritus, TEMA. Vice Chairman ITU APT
Chairman, ITPS Dubai
Member, Governing Board Telecom Equipment and Services
Export Promotion Council (Govt. of India) at
Women Economic Forum - India
(Shakti Unleashed-Awakening the Power Within) by
ALL Ladies League & Women Economic Forum, Kolkata
2nd of January 2017  

2. Compliments
Salute to leadership of ALL Ladies League & Women Economic Forum and compliments to Women across the World.
CMAI believes that the equality of  women and men is a facet of human reality and not just a condition to be achieved for the common good. 
CMAI has taken initiatives in Education for Community Development leading to women empowerment and awareness of Women Rights and Law to all the people
Supports efforts to protect the rights and promote the well-being of women and girls 
CMAI Vision:
Aspires to become a leading centre of excellence for Education, Research, Clinical Care and Training in Professional, Technical and Medicinal Fields to educate women in technically advanced disciplines to inculcate in them the spirit of enterprise and the desire to excel. 

3. CES, 2009 being inaugurated and ribbon cutting at Las Vegas on 8th January, 2009 by NK Goyal with Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman & CEO of Sony Corporation, Mr. Tom Hanks, the American movie star, Mr.Gary Yacoubian, Chairman CEA & President of Myer-Emco AudioVideo, Mr. Gary Saprio, Vice President of CEA, Ms. Qu., Presixdent, CECC China, Mr. Patrick Lavelle, President and CEO of Audiovox, Mr. Peter Lesser, President and CEO of X-10 (USA) Inc, Mr. Loyd Ivey, Chairman and CEO of MiTek Electronics and Communications, Mr. Jay McLellan, President and CEO of Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), Mr. Mike Mohr, President of Celluphone, Mr.Grant Russell, President of Kleen Concepts 

4. About CMAI
CMAI prime Integrated Association of India representing all verticals of ICE, telecom sector of India in India having more than 54 MOUs with International organizations with branch offices in USA, UK, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, China and Malaysia.
It offers one window service for information dissemination, guidance on setting up businesses in India.
It connects to Industries, Government, Trade and Business
It is involved in policy formulations with Government and other stake holders for Technology Innovations, Indigenous manufacturing
It is developing scientific knowledge and practical means for protecting human ecology and environment from the harmful effects of environmental hazards like e waste, radiation etc.
It assists manufacturers to maximize competitiveness in the domestic and international markets.
It also offers consultancy services on turn key basis through its member companies

5. CMAI Philosophy for Women’s Development
WSIS Declaration of Principles:
“Literacy and universal primary education are key factors for building a fully inclusive information society, paying particular attention to the special needs of girls and women.”
ITU Secretary General:
“Women are the bedrock of our societies. They are the pillars of strength in every family and community. Yet gender inequalities remain deeply entrenched. Women and girls are denied access to basic health care and education and to equal opportunities at work. They face segregation in economic, political and social decision-making and often suffer violence and discrimination.”

6. ITU Action Plan to Empower Women
Encouraging girls, teenagers and women to study and take up careers in ICT, Capability building to enable women and girls to independently and competently use ICTs.
Initiatives to restructure current education systems and infrastructure with the objective of integrating science and ICT-related subjects with mainstream curricula to better respond to present industry needs and standards as well as future ICT workforce requirements.
Develop broadband connectivity and inclusion for all, in particular women and girls,
Connect all institutions, in particular schools, and encourage them to foster gender equality.

7. CMAI Initiatives
Special focus for promotion of ICT amongst girls and women- free training in rural areas
MOU with several Universities and Colleges where scholarships and assistance are provided.
CMAI also extends its support through participation in delegations abroad for ICT conferences, exhibitions by subsidizing costs for girls and women.
Free Education & marriage support for Women up to Class X at St. Thomas Society
CMAI Scholarship for Higher Education for women
CMAI Talent Hunt by 2.5 minute video on any topic

8. Sustainable Development
Sustainable development refers to development
process which enhances people’s capacity to create and consume wealth on a lasting basis.
that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation meet their own needs.
Concern for women and efforts to main stream them occupy the centre of every development .

9. Women Empowerment
Women's empowerment is vital to sustainable development and the realization of human rights for all
When women are empowered, whole families benefit, and these benefits often have ripple effects to future generations
Education is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process

10. Prologue Gender equality is, first and foremost, a human right.
A woman is entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and from fear. Empowering women is also an indispensable tool for advancing development and reducing poverty.
Empowered women contribute to the health and productivity of whole families and communities and to improved prospects for the next generation.
Gender equality implies a society in which women and men enjoy the same opportunities, outcomes, rights and obligations in all spheres of life.
Equality between men and women exists when both sexes are able to share equally in the distribution of power and influence; have equal opportunities for financial independence through work or through setting up businesses; enjoy equal access to education and the opportunity to develop personal ambitions.
A critical aspect of promoting gender equality is the empowerment of women, with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives.

11. India's Ancient Culture Supported Women’s Role
Honorable place granted to women. Every Saint & Sage gave pride position to women. Women important role for Saint’s Tapasya.
We pray Goddesses- Kali, Saraswati, Durga, Laxmi, Radha, Annapurna, Shitala, Sita, Parvati etc
Raja Ram Mohan Roy started a movement against the deprivation of women rights, inequality and subjugation.
Mahatma Gandhi induced women to participate in the Freedom Movement.

12. Women in Mythology Sita Vibhishan
Loyalty at its best by women: Vibhishan was expelled by his own Brother he went to his enemy camp, when
Sita was expelled by her husband she remained loyal and brought up his sons and no complaint .
Vibhishan
Sita

13. AND ?
Best example of equal treatment, sacrifice and selflessness- gave up her sight to equal her husband and treated equally the Pandavas knowing well that they will kill her own sons.
Gandhari

14. Present Generations
Whom do we know for Jan-Seva,
Nursing Service?

15. Mother Teresa- An idol of Sacrifice & Nursing
Mother Teresa (1910–1997) devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world.
Granted Nobel Peace Prize in 1979
Canonised as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church in 2016.

16. Environmental Activist?

17. Medha Patkar- The Environmentalist
One of the largest and most successful environmental campaigns led by Medha Patkar, Narmada Bachao Andolan began with a wide developmental agenda, questioning the very rationale of large dam projects in India

18. Longest Lasting Politician Head?

20. Women in Present India
India today, a Country where women are becoming more prominent.
Women more practical and rational than earlier and working as effective as men do and thus becomes an important link for sustainability for any Nation.
Indian women have never been as expressive and independent as she is today.
Women continuing its role within family and managing business, Indra Nooyi, Chanda Kochhar, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Women important in Politics…Indira Gandhi, Mamta Banerjee, Jayalalitha, Mayawati

21. And Some Women to Remember

22. Rani Laxmi Bai- Jhansi ki Rani

25. Women's Empowerment Key Findings
Women’s empowerment means women gaining more power and control over their own lives.
According to UN World Survey on the Role of Women in Development 2014, there are proven synergies between women's empowerment and economic, social and environmental sustainability.
The chronic underinvestment in gender equality has been aggravated by the austerity measures adopted in many Countries in the post-crisis context.

26. Women’s Power in Sustainability
Works needing dedication, royalty, workmanship, precision, deep thinking
The majority of people think that women will excel at nurturing competencies such as developing others, inspiring and motivating others, relationship building, collaboration and teamwork.
Competencies highlight that women were seen as more effective in getting things done, being role models and delivering results

27. Qualities were women excel
Women tend to have a more cooperative, participatory style of leading. Men tend to have a more “command and control style,”
Women behave democratic way. Men more task-oriented and directive.
Women encourage employees to find their own direction. Men provide direction for their employees.
Women often motivate their employees by helping them find self-worth and satisfaction in their work, which serves as its own reward. Men approach of providing incentives for succeeding and penalties for failing.
Women are modest or silent about their own accomplishments. Men tend to be good at branding themselves.
Women do not compartmentalize but men do.
Women are wired to multi-task.
Women are more nurturing, empathic, and responsive. Men perceived to be more action-oriented and more focused on tasks.

28. Society has to give attention to issues
Social safety, Eve teasing, sexual assaults
Women’s Health: A Missing Sustainability Issue
Female Foeticide
Long-standing prejudices in family with regard to studies, skills
Removal of evils of illiteracy, dowry, ignorance, and economic slavery to give women their rightful place in Society.

29. THANKS
Prof. NK Goyal:
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