United Nations, March 20 : Highlighting the laser focus on women-led development initiatives, India's Permanent Representative at the UN said on Tuesday the nation aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, necessitating the full and equal participation of women across all spheres.

Addressing a special event organised by India on the margins of the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said that "we envision an India where women are self-empowered".

"The government of India recognises the immense power through women's meaningful participation, shifting from women's development to women-led development," Ambassador Kamboj said as she spoke of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a fully developed India by 2047.

"We hope to ensure that women will lead the way to a developed nation as contributors, rather than passive recipients of development benefits," she added.

Presently, with 10.3 per cent of women living in extreme poverty globally, the UN was told of a multifaceted strategy being implemented in India to empower women by addressing their health safety, education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

"These initiatives aim to ensure gender justice, equality, and the full participation of women in shaping India's social, economic, political, and cultural landscape."

Citing an instance, she said that to ensure women's safety, a robust network of 759 One-Stop Centres provides integrated support and assistance, benefiting over 8.3 lakh women.

The One Stop Centre Scheme supports women affected by violence, in private and public spaces, within the family, community, and at the workplace.