Fostering Stronger Connection Among Women Leaders

At India House, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, hosted a reception for the members of the Women’s Caucus of the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

The event was attended by Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Women & Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj, and other members of the Women’s Caucus.

High Commissioner Jha emphasised the significant role played by women in politics in both India and Sri Lanka over the years, highlighting their global leadership in this area.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has experienced a transformative shift in women’s empowerment over the past decade. Women and children now constitute 67.7% of India’s population, and Nari Shakti (women’s power) has been identified as a cornerstone of India’s progress. Indian women are shaping the country’s destiny, from space missions to grassroots governance.

In line with the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka, India and Sri Lanka are working to strengthen the linkages between the Women’s Caucus of the Parliament of Sri Lanka and the Women Members of Parliament of India.

As part of the first orientation programme at India’s Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) in May 2025, three of the 22 women’s caucus members visited India.

With the current Parliament of Sri Lanka having the highest number of women MPs in its history, this collaboration will be a valuable aspect of the ongoing parliamentary-level exchanges aimed at promoting democratic values and sharing expertise on institutional best practices between the two countries.