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Gender bias in top roles, says Parl panel

A parliamentary panel has flagged underrepresentation of women in leadership roles in central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and suggested implementation of measures to eliminate barriers hindering their advancement. The panel’s assertion came while reviewing the working of Public Enterprises Selection...
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A parliamentary panel has flagged underrepresentation of women in leadership roles in central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and suggested implementation of measures to eliminate barriers hindering their advancement.

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The panel’s assertion came while reviewing the working of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), a high-powered body set up with the objective of evolving a sound managerial policy for the CPSEs. In its report, the department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee reiterated its concern over the significant gender gap in top managerial positions within CPSEs, where women constitute only 7 per cent of the eligible pool and merely 7 per cent at the board level.

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