Energy sector is the main driving force behind India’s phenomenal growth in recent times. But women comprise of a very small percentage of workforce in this sector.
In present scenario, when the sector is going through a philosophical transition phase with clean energy requirement, climate change and need for sustainable growth, challenge posed to deliver an overall performance oriented growth, is huge.
In recent times in India, there is a substantial increase in number of girls qualifying in the field of engineering and science (STEM). These resources need to be utilized by industrial sectors to meet its requirement of technological skill.
For economic growth and to replace the aging skill, majority of population require to join the workforce. Hence all sector needs participation of other half of the population, energy sector being no different.
To make energy sector diverse and all inclusive, more and more women need to join this sector and reach to leadership position.
WEI connects women in energy sector, and encourages growth of women workforce in energy sector. WEI also inspires more and more women to enter and continue in this sector.