Ivanka Trump in India, mum about working conditions of employees

Ivanka Trump's visit to India is much anticipated one. The American president's daughter, who is a White House adviser, will be in the country to promote female entrepreneurship and economic power.

Interestingly, clothes that are part of Trump's fashion line, are made in India and while there have been reports about the harsh working conditions that the women working in her factory have to endure on a regular basis- Trump has maintained a stoic silence over the matter throughout.

Trump has called for more support for working women around the world but ironically has remained silent about the female workforce in India and other Asian countries that makes her clothing.

So far, Trump's brand has not identified the factories that make her clothing neither has it acknowledged the working conditions of these women or how underpaid they are.

India's garment industry, at large, is plagued by problems. Most are underpaid, women face verbal and sexual harassment and in most places, working conditions are not conducive.

"On the positive side, it's a huge employer for women, but the systematic issue is that we don't treat women properly, otherwise they would not be working in this kind of system," said Anita Cheria To Washington Post. Cheria is the director of the social justice group Open Space, which works with garment workers in the southern city of Bangalore. "These industries can do much better for women," added Cheria.

Ivanka's visit is set to strengthen her global image of a woman entrepreneur. Her keynote address at an entrepreneur summit in India will be themed "Women First, Prosperity for All."

Trump will be visiting Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosting a gala dinner for her at the historic Falaknuma Palace. Several VVIP guests are expected to attend the event.

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Ivanka Trump is increasingly playing a prominent role in her father's administration. She frequently represents the US among foreign dignitaries and heads of state.

But what remains to be seen in whethershe addresses the issues of her own employees during her India visit. Considering she has been a champion for working women, critics would have a keen eye on whether she finally addresses and acknowledges the female workforce of her own company.