Women in Supply Chain: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders in India

India, as a nation, needs to experience an enabling transformation. Such a transformation can only be through enabling women to empower themselves in all walks of society. The Union Budget 2024 is a hallmark of India's pursuit of gender equity and equality. This huge amount of ₹3 trillion earmarked solely for initiatives aimed at women is a prep step toward long-term systemic change by the government. However, Supply chain industry emerged as one of the most important cornerstones in Indian economic development. Today, it forms a major element that contributes to the nation's GDP and employment. At the same time, women are not well represented in this sector. More and more, the empowerment of women in supply chain jobs is required not only for gender equality but also for general efficiency and innovation in the entire industry. In discussing this pertinent issue, we will address the present situation regarding women in Indian