<h1>University talk urges treating gender inclusivity as strategic imperative with enforceable workplace policies and meaningful affirmative measures</h1> A private university hosted a talk where a deputy director of a women's leadership centre urged treating gender inclusivity as a strategic imperative, distinguishing equity (tailored measures) from equality (equal outcomes) and calling for enforceable workplace policies-maternity/paternity leave, re-skilling, flexible work-and stronger implementation of progressive government measures. The speaker highlighted systemic gaps: low female labour participation, underrepresentation in leadership despite high STEM enrollments, and a 'leaky pipeline' aggravated by career interruptions. Legal implications include potential need for stronger compliance mechanisms, policy enforcement, monitoring of workplace practices, and affirmative measures to ensure meaningful participation rather than tokenism.