NEW DELHI: Women should pursue a “profession with character” and bring sincerity, moral values and sense of responsibility to the workplace, said Rashtra Sevika Samiti president V Shantha Kumari.
In an interview with PTI, Kumari also spoke about the organization’s view on feminism, stating that the Indian approach to feminism emphasizes developing one’s qualities and personality rather than competing with men.
Founded in 1936, the Rashtra Sevaika Samiti operates as a women’s organization parallel to the men’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
Kumari said that women can contribute to the development of the country alongside men in various fields.
“A woman can choose any profession, but it must be a profession with character,” she said, explaining that the work must be done sincerely and without corruption.
According to her, women often bring a sense of family and care to the workplace, which can help create a more positive and responsible work environment.
“Women have the nature of treating everyone as a family member because of Matritva. If they bring such a family atmosphere, people will work together sincerely,” she said.
Kumari said women can manage family responsibilities and professional work.
She said: “Women have the ability to manage the family and work outside it, and therefore can contribute significantly to the well-being of society and the nation.”
Rashtra Sevika Samiti president said the organization encourages women to participate in social and national development through its network of shakhas.
“Through our shakhas, we encourage women to devote time and contribute to the welfare of society,” Kumari said, adding that the organization engages women from childhood through various groups to instill in them a sense of responsibility towards society.
She added that women must think about how to contribute to serving the nation wherever they are, whether at home or in the workplace.
Commenting on government initiatives such as the Lakhpati Didi program aimed at improving women’s economic participation, Kumari said schemes that support women financially can help them gain confidence and plan for their future.
“First of all, we should encourage women. If they face economic problems in their work, they should be supported, including financial assistance. Only then can they think about their future properly,” she told PTI.
Kumari said government programs to support women’s livelihoods are positive steps, but their effective implementation is crucial.
“What the government is doing is good. The plans are very good, but the implementation must be sound; it must reach even the most remote villages,” she said, adding that the community must also play a role in ensuring that such initiatives reach the intended beneficiaries.
Kumari encouraged the young women to use their abilities and innovative ideas to create opportunities. “The young generation has many innovative ideas. If the government encourages them, they can start something themselves and even create job opportunities for others,” she said.
“If the government supports them in the beginning, they will gain confidence and then move forward on their own later,” she added.
The Rashtra Sevika Samiti president also spoke about the organisation’s view on feminism, saying the Indian approach emphasizes developing personal qualities rather than competing with men.
“In Western feminism, there is often a tendency to compare oneself with men and say, ‘I should be like a man’. This is not the Bharatiya way,” she told PTI.
According to her, the Indian perspective focuses on self and personality development. “We don’t need to compete with anyone. We have our own qualities, and we have to develop those qualities and our personality,” Kumari said, adding that such an approach would naturally gain respect for women in society.
“If we improve our qualities and personalities, we can gain respect from others. This is what we call Bharatiya feminism,” she said.
Kumari added that these qualities should be used for the betterment of society and the nation.
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