The Modern India Podcast #67-Indias IT Gender Balance: A Model for the Nordics Podcast Series- Cracking the Code: How India is Leading in Gender Diversity in Tech

India has built one of the world’s strongest pipelines for women in STEM and technology, yet in the Nordics, where gender equality is a global benchmark, female representation in IT and tech leadership remains a challenge. In this episode, Sunita Mohanty, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Invest India, shares insights on what’s driving India’s success and what the Nordics can learn. With experience leading diversity and workforce transformation at Google Singapore, Sunita discusses the key policies, corporate initiatives, and cultural shifts that have shaped India’s growing female tech workforce. We explore: - How India became a global leader in female STEM graduates - The role of government policies like Vigyan Jyoti and WISE-KIRAN in bridging gender gaps in tech - Lessons from India’s structured digital skilling programs and corporate-government partnerships - The future of women in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and emerging tech fields - Sunita’s personal journey and the impact of mentorship and leadership in creating lasting change This conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, policy support, and workplace inclusion in building a more diverse and innovative tech sector. Listen now to understand how gender diversity in technology can be strengthened worldwide. The Nordic Council of Ministers supports this podcast.

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This episode is 36:59 long.

This episode was published on Feb 16, 2025.

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