India commenced the BRICS Women's Working Group (WWG) Meeting in Kochi, Kerala, on July 6, 2026, under its BRICS Chairship for the year. The two-day meeting brings together senior government officials from BRICS member countries to deliberate on key issues relating to women's empowerment and women-led development while strengthening cooperation across areas of shared interest.
Shri Anil Malik, Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, welcomed the delegates and expressed confidence that the meeting would facilitate meaningful discussions, mutual learning, and constructive collaboration. He noted that India's BRICS Chairship Women Track has been guided by four priority areas: building a more resilient BRICS through women's governance and leadership; advancing financial and digital inclusion as catalysts for change; promoting women's entrepreneurship and skill development; and strengthening women's role in climate action, food security and nutrition.
The discussions are being held under India's BRICS Chairship theme of "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," reflecting a people-centric approach. The Working Group meeting will be followed by a two-day Ministerial Meeting scheduled for July 8-9, 2026, in Kochi.