India reaffirms women-led development at SCO Women's Forum 2026 in Bishkek
Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi addressed the SCO Women's Forum 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, by video message on 26 June 2026.
Summary
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi addressed the SCO Women's Forum 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, through a video message on 26 June 2026, delivering India's opening statement and remarks to the panel on the Role of Women in Economic Development. Annpurna Devi said nearly 100 million women are organised into more than 9 million Self-Help Groups, of whom more than 30 million have become Lakhpati Didis, and cited Mission Shakti and Mission Poshan 2.0.
Key facts
- Event
- SCO Women's Forum 2026, Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic), 26 June 2026
- India
- Annpurna Devi, by video message
- SHGs
- Nearly 100 million women in more than 9 million SHGs
- Lakhpati Didis
- More than 30 million
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Union Minister Annpurna Devi addressed the SCO Women's Forum 2026 on 26 June 2026. Where was the forum held?
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Correct answer: D — Bishkek
The SCO Women's Forum 2026 was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.