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.

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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.