A ‘Conclave for Women Entrepreneurs and Working Women in Mauritius’ to celebrate their success and resilience was held yesterday at the Indian High Commission in Ebene. Organised by the Indian Business Council (IBC), the event featured empowering stories and panel discussions led by resource persons of the IBC who shared their personal journeys, professional milestones and lessons learned along the way.
The Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, Dr Jyoti Jeetun; the Junior Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mrs Anishta Babooram; the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Mr Anurag Srivastava; as well as other personalities were present at the event.
In her address Minister Jeetun lauded the Mauritian women entrepreneurs for their remarkable achievements and contribution to the country’s economy. She underscored the importance of hard work, perseverance and effort in achieving success in life. She also outlined the transformative power of having a clear purpose in life, describing it as a catalyst for personal growth and women emancipation.
Dr Jeetun further dwelt on key challenges a person faces when starting a business, namely business development, capacity building and finance. She said that her Ministry is working on policies to better support entrepreneurs.
Highlighting the shared cultural heritage between Mauritius and India, the Minister thanked India for fostering stronger relations and supporting business collaboration. The conclave, she emphasised, marks a crucial step in recognising and encouraging the role of women in shaping Mauritius economic landscape while reinforcing bonds between the two countries.
For her part Junior Minister Babooram underscored the role of women in managing families while at the same time contributing to national development. She expressed her commitment to empowering women in all spheres of society and shedding away old prejudices. Acknowledging women’s pivotal role in advancing economic development, Mrs Babooram called for a more robust ecosystem to support women empowerment.
The Indian High Commissioner also cheered the achievements of women entrepreneurs. He recalled on historical challenges faced by women from stereotypes to gender bias. According to him, women have today become renowned businesspersons and are celebrated for their business acumen as well as their significant contribution to societal and economic growth.
Speaking of the Mauritius-India partnership, he reiterated the commitment of both countries to strengthening partnership in a bid to uplift Mauritian women and leave a legacy for future generations.
Source GIS
