8 AUGUST2024India's tech workforce, comprising 36 per cent of the workforce, is underrepresented in executive roles. Gen AI, which is expected to revolutionize the industry, can help women overcome traditional barriers and excel in their careers. However, there is a clear disparity between women's recognition of GenAI's importance and their clear confidence in using it. NASSCOM and BCG released a report, "GenAI: The Diversity Game Changer We Can't Ignore," during the Global Inclusion Summit, Bengaluru, analyzing women's adoption of AI and recommending actionable steps for an inclusive environment and sustainable growth.The report highlights the high professional ambitions of women in the AI industry, emphasizing the importance of diversity in reducing bias and enhancing ethical outcomes. With GenAI is expected to dominate 33 per cent of the global AI landscape by 2027, with a CAGR of 25-35 per cent. Women are willing to invest more time in GenAI, with 95 per cent junior, 96 per cent mid-management, and 100 per cent senior management for success. They view GenAI tools as a boost to their perceived competence, with 1 in 5 women using GenAI tools daily. Gen AI adoption is driven by efficiency and innovation.Suggestions have been mentioned by the report including, that organizations must create supportive environments for GenAI adoption, addressing barriers such as lack of preparedness by employers. Key actions include clear career pathways, mentorship programs, flexible work arrangements, ethical training, a culture of empowerment, diversity, and inclusion, and networking opportunities. Additionally, NASSCOM has further unveiled a DE&I Organization Assessment Framework to help organizations track their progress. An important milestone was achieved with 1,389 Agniveers passed out from the portals of INS Chilka. The graduating batch included 214 women as well, making this a significant step towards improving gender balance in the Indian Navy.Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff reviewed the passing out parade. Also present at the occasion was Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command was the Conducting Officer of the parade. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.Several family members of the passing-out Agniveers and defense veterans attended the graduation ceremony with gusto. Omkar Singh, MCPO I (GS), Gold medalist in Shooting during Common Wealth Games 2010 was also in attendance.CNS addressed the parade and congratulated the trainees. He also encouraged the passing out trainees to abide by and uphold the Navy's core values of Duty, Honour, and Courage in their pursuit of nation-building.He advised the passing out batch to emphasize the upcoming phases of their training. He urged them to work hard to become technologically proficient sea warriors.Medals and trophies were awarded by the Chief Guest to meritorious Agniveers during the POP. The Naval Staff Rolling Trophy and Gold Medal for Best Agniveer SSR and MR were won respectively by Vinay Maruti Kadam, AVR SSR, and Sanjana, AVR MR. The Gen Bipin Rawat Rolling Trophy for Best Woman Agniveer was won by Sakshi Mohan Mirje, AVR SSR. The best trainees' title was bagged by Ashish, NVK GD & Yuvraj, NVK DB in their respective courses. IN FOCUSGENAI TO REVOLUTIONIZE WOMEN'S WORKFORCE IN EXECUTIVE ROLES: REPORT214 WOMEN AMONG 1,389 GRADUATING AGNIVEERS FROM INS CHILKA AT INDIAN NAVY CEREMONY
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