There are still only fewer female tech executives and tech firms led by women

Komal Somani, Whole Time Director, ESDS Software Solution

“In India, the IT business, which men formerly dominated, is now the top career choice for women. In fact, women are now enrolling in double the number of B-Tech courses across all tech colleges. The Ministry of Education reports that between 2016 and 2021, the number of entries increased from 8% to 19.72%. In addition, more women in India have earned tertiary degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) than in most developed countries.

Yet, there are now fewer female tech executives, role models, and tech firms led by women. The minimal number of women who succeeded in rising to the top faced countless persistent obstacles. Obstacles that women must overcome frequently differ from those that males must overcome. Only 7% of the 1,004 women tech professionals questioned for the Skillsoft 2022 Women in Tech Report - India Region had executive-level positions (CIO, CXO, CISO), whereas 13% held managing director-level positions. The three primary reasons for these difficult circumstances are the lack of equal opportunities. Even though women have the ability to succeed in tech professions, biases in organizations and society present obstacles. Then comes the pressure to do it all; when it comes to caring for children and the elderly and running the home, women are expected to do different duties than males. The last one is short programs for developing professional skills; while enterprises prioritize learning and development (L&D), they must include training initiatives that address the unique requirements of female learners.”