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Mumbai, The share of women investors in mutual funds has increased from 15 per cent in March 2017 to nearly 21 per cent in December 2023, according the latest data of Amfi (Association of Mutual Funds). The overall asset under management in mutual funds crossed the Rs 50 lakh crore-mark in February this year as a large number of passive investors are flocking to mutual funds to save and earn more. The Amfi data showed the share of women investors in mutual funds increased from 15 per cent in March 2017 to nearly 21 per cent in December 2023. This pace of growth was more prominent in the hinterland versus the urban centres during the period. The share of women folios and assets in B-30 cities has increased from 15 per cent to 18 per cent and from 17 per cent to 28 per cent, respectively, the data showed. The report, prepared by <keyword id="19898320" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="crisil" source="keywords">Crisil</keyword> for Amfi and released by Sebi chairperson <keyword id="19922107" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="madhabi-puri-buch" source="keywords">Madhabi Puri Buch</keyword>, further said that almost 50 per cent of women investors fall in the 25-44 age group as against around 45 per cent for overall set of individual investors. Goa boasts the highest share of women in the mutual fund industry at 40 per cent, followed by northeastern states with high 30s percentages. <keyword id="20911260" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chandigarh-maharashtra" source="keywords">Chandigarh, Maharashtra</keyword>, and <keyword id="19896016" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-delhi" source="keywords">New Delhi</keyword> also have over 30 per cent share of women in assets under management. Most female MF investors continue to invest through the regular plan route and stay invested for longer when investing through a mutual fund distributor. The number of women MF distributors has also increased and was near the 42,000-mark as of December 2023 with their total AUM (assets under management) of over Rs 1 lakh crore. Releasing the report, Buch said women can lead and champion the right investment causes by leveraging their perspectives, advocating for inclusive decision-making processes, and fostering environments where diverse voices are heard and valued. <keyword id="20911259" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="navneet-munot" source="keywords">Navneet Munot</keyword>, Amfi chairman, said the increasing participation of women in <keyword id="19975903" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mfs" source="keywords">MFs</keyword> is a testament to their growing economic empowerment and greater financial literacy. According to <keyword id="20111053" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="venkat-chalasani" source="keywords">Venkat Chalasani</keyword>, Amfi chief executive, increase in the number of women distributors shows their ability to make financial decisions for themselves and guide others reflecting a growing confidence and financial awareness among women.

Women investors' share in MFs grows from 15% in March 2017 to 21% in December 2023

<ul><li>Only 8 out of 36 states and union territories in India have over 10% of women representation in police forces, with <keyword id="6360078" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="chandigarh">Chandigarh</keyword> having the highest share at 18% </li><li><keyword id="6355554" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Madhya-Pradesh">Madhya Pradesh</keyword> will take 294 years to increase the share of women in their police forces to 33% — as recommended by the government earlier this year. </li><li>Whereas, Chattisgarh will take 225 years to have 33% of women representation and seven states will take more than 50 years to do so. </li></ul>There are very few policewomen in India. And states are doing little to cope up with it. If the current tardy pace continues, it will take Madhya Pradesh 294 years to increase the share of women in their police force to 33%. This percentage is recommended by <a href="https://www.tatatrusts.org/insights/survey-reports/India-justice-report">India Justice Report by Tata Trusts</a>. Chattisgarh will take 225 years to do the same. Seven other states will take 50 years more years, to do so. Simply put, none of us reading this might not see it happen in our lifetime. 
 
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Source: Tata “Women account for just 7% of the 2.4 million police officers in the country, but 6% are at the officer level. Similarly, they account for 28% in the lower judiciary, but this falls to 12% at the High Court level. Over 5 years, 31 states and UTs have improved women's representation in the force. The pace however is much too slow,” <a href="https://www.tatatrusts.org/insights/survey-reports/India-justice-report">said th</a>e report. Low women representation Only 8 out of 36 states and union territories in India have over 10% of women in their police force. Chandigarh has the highest share at 18%. Here are the states having more than 10% share of women in their police force <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; width: 468pt; table-layout: fixed;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">State and UTs </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Share of women in police (%, Jan 2017) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Chandigarh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">18% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">14.8% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12.2% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Tamil Nadu </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12.9% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Himachal Pradesh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12.2% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Daman &amp; Diu </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Maharashtra </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">11.6% </td></tr></tbody></table> Most states posted a decline in the number of women in the forces. <keyword id="30033" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bihar">Bihar</keyword> is the only exception. The number of women in Bihar’s police force increased from 2% to 9% between 2012-2016. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tired-of-14-hour-work-days-a-third-of-indian-police-officers-are-keen-on-quitting/articleshow/71075344.cms">Tired of 14-hour work days, a third of Indian police officers are keen on quitting</a>

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