Chennai, is India’s “most inclusive city for women”, according to a ranking based on a national survey. Two others, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, figure in the top five among 49 cities.
Eight South Indian cities figure in the top 20 in this category: Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Madurai, Vijayawada, Hublki-Dharwad and Visakhapatnam.
Tiruchirappalli (Tiruchy) — a six-hour drive from Chennai— earned the distinction of being the most inclusive Tier-2 city with a population of less than 10 lakh.
In the “population over one million” category, Chennai led the charge with a City Inclusion Score (CIS) of 48.2, followed by Bengaluru with a CIS score of 43.53.
The Avtar-conducted study advocates for ensuring women are “able to participate in the economy as men do”. The study also proposes several inclusive measures.
Via a series of questions, participants, representing diverse demographics, shared insights on both positive aspects and challenges. The evaluation encompassed 17 key criteria.