The Hindu Business Line-South Indian cities rank high in liveability for women: AVTAR report
Sixteen of the top 25 cities ranked based on their women-friendly career opportunities, infrastructure, security and empowerment, are in South India. This is revealed by Avtar Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) 2024 report. Tamil Nadu dominates the list with eight cities, followed by Kerala (3), Karnataka (2), Telangana (1), Andhra Pradesh (1), and Puducherry (1).
The TCWI 2024 report by AVTAR analysed 120 cities across India, using an inclusivity index that evaluates various indicators such as crime rate, safety, infrastructure, career opportunities, and empowerment. The analysis assigned ratings based on three key parameters: City Inclusion Score (CIS), Social Inclusion Score (SIS), and Industrial Inclusion Score (IIS).
