India has made notable strides in human development and gender equality, as revealed by the latest UNDP report titled "Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarized World." Notably, India has seen improvements across all HDI indicators, including life expectancy, education, and gross national income (GNI) per capita.

With participation from about 150 delegates from across the country, the workshop served as a platform for high-level deliberations on emerging trends and opportunities in urban livelihoods, with a primary focus on bolstering resilience and empowerment for women across urban India