India's Representative: Union Minister Annpurna Devi (video message)
SCO Full Form: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Founded: 2001
SCO Members: China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
India's Approach: Women-led development
Self-Help Groups: 100 million women in 9 million groups
Lakhpati Didi: 30 million women with annual income of ?1 lakh
Mission Shakti: Women's safety, security, and empowerment
Mission Poshan 2.0: Nutrition for women, adolescent girls, and children
SCO Development Strategy: 2035 (women's rights and status)
China's Representative: Shen Yiqin (State Councilor)
FAQs
Q1. Where was the SCO Women's Forum 2026 held?
The SCO Women's Forum 2026 was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on 26 June 2026. Kyrgyzstan held the rotating chair of the organisation in 2026.
Q2. What is India's women-led development approach?
India's women-led development approach views women as leaders and drivers of change, not just beneficiaries. It is linked with women's safety, nutrition, and economic participation.
Q3. What is the Lakhpati Didi initiative?
The Lakhpati Didi initiative is a programme under which more than 30 million women have reached an annual household income of at least ?1 lakh.
Q4. What is Mission Shakti?
Mission Shakti is an umbrella scheme for women's safety, security, and empowerment. It addresses multiple aspects of women's lives.
Q5. Which countries are members of the SCO?
The SCO has eight member countries: China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.