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In 2018, less than 50% girls enrolled in higher education. What do you think are the reasons that attributed to low enrollment?

(*Please rank multiple choices in the order of their importance)

• Institution is far-off/Route is not safe
• Marriage
• Non-availability of female teachers
• Financial constraints
• Engaged in domestic activities
• Lack of conveniences/facilities for women
• Lack of career counselling
• Other(s)

In your opinion, what are the key barriers to greater participation of women in the power sector?

(*Please rank multiple choices in the order of their importance)

• Safety and security issues
• Prevalent hiring practices
• Work-life balance
• Discouraging workplace policies
• Scarce training opportunities
• Odd working hours
• Cultural and social norms
• Posting in remote location
• Lack of gender diversity targets
• Lack of awareness of opportunities
• Lack of female candidates
• Other(s)

What do you think are the key obstacle(s) for women's career progression in the power sector?

(*Please rank multiple choices in the order of their importance)

• Gender oriented prejudice
• Management/Co-worker bias
• Personal/Family constraints
• Lack of job training opportunities
• Other(s)

Does your organisation has a gender-sensitive recruitment policy?

(*Please refer to your last organisation if you are superannuated)

Please rate your organisation's commitment to encourage and promote women's role in the organisation:

(*Please refer to your last organisation if you are superannuated)

Please rate your organisation's commitment to women's retention:

(*Please refer your last organisation if you are superannuated)

Do you feel that women and men are offered equal opportunities for promotion?

Do you perceive that women and men are paid equally for comparable roles and similar responsibilities, in general?

Do you feel that women working in the field of power sector regulation^# are assigned administrative responsibilities in spite of their relevant background?

Do you perceive that the inclusion of women in the workforce brings varied perspectives and approaches that result in better decisions?

Do you perceive that women's presence on corporate boards brings the following advantages?

(*Please rank multiple choices in the order of their importance)

Globally, 22% of women join the energy sector workplace. In your view, what should be the fair representation of women in Indian power sector?

Do you think there is a need for mentoring/sensitising male colleagues to maintain the workplace equality?

Have you participated in any training/capacity building programme related to policy and regulation in the last five years?

Will the following efforts improve the women's participation in the power sector regulation?

(*Please rank multiple choices in the order of their importance)

To enhance women's career advancement, what measures have been taken by your organisation?

(*Please rank multiple choices in the order of their importance)

• Full-time/Part-time work/Work from home
• Flexible office hours
• Facilities and conveniences at workplace
• Provision of special leaves (maternity leave, childcare leave, etc.)
• On-site childcare facilities
• Training opportunities
• Other(s)

Which of the following gender specific policies should be adopted to enhance women's representation?

(*Please rank multiple choices in the order of their importance)

• Gender diversity target
• Reservation quota
• Gender-sensitive recruitment process
• Financial incentives
• Other(s)

What measures should be taken to ensure the retention of women employees in power sector regulation?

(*Please rank multiple choices in the order of their importance)

• Better workplace conveniences
• Women's representation in decision making roles
• Flexible office hours
• On-site childcare facilities
• Fair performance evaluation
• Other(s)

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