BRICS Women’s Working Group meeting begins in Kochi

India commenced the BRICS Women’s Working Group meeting in Kochi under its BRICS Chairship 2026. Officials from BRICS countries are discussing women’s empowerment and women-led development.

The two-day meeting brought together senior government officials from BRICS member countries for consultations on cooperation in areas related to women and development. The event reflects India’s effort to shape BRICS discussions around inclusive growth and gender-responsive policy. It is relevant for international relations as well as social sector governance. It may also be asked in exams in the context of India’s role in multilateral forums during its chairship year.