New Delhi: On the occasion of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared greetings and saluted the 'Nari Shakti' and their accomplishments in diverse fields.
PM Modi took to Twitter and said, "On Women’s Day, I salute our Nari Shakti and their accomplishments in diverse fields. The Government of India will keep focusing on women empowerment through its various schemes with an emphasis on dignity as well as opportunity.."
He further said, "From financial inclusion to social security, quality healthcare to housing, education to entrepreneurship, many efforts have been made to put our Nari Shakti at the forefront of India’s development journey. These efforts will continue with even greater vigour in the coming times.."
The Prime Minister also informed that at 6 pm, he will be addressing a programme being held in Kutch which highlights the contributions of women saints to our society. The focus will be on different aspects of culture, the various welfare measures of the Centre and more.
On the eve of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with winners of the Nari Shakti Puraskar on Monday.
'Nari Shakti Puraskar' is an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development to acknowledge the exceptional contribution made by individuals and institutions, to celebrate women as game changers and catalysts of positive change in society.
In all, 28 awards (14 each for the years 2020 and 2021) will be presented to 29 individuals in recognition of their exceptional work in rendering distinguished services towards the empowerment of women, especially vulnerable and marginalized women. The winners of the Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2020 are from fields as diverse as entrepreneurship, agriculture, innovation, social work, arts and crafts, STEMM, and wildlife conservation, etc. The winners of the Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2021 are from the fields of linguistics, entrepreneurship, agriculture, social work, arts and crafts, Merchant Navy, STEMM, education and literature, disability rights, etc.
Observed on March 8 every year, International Women's Day is a global event that celebrates the achievements of women in cultural, social economic, and political fields. The day commemorates women, who despite various challenges posed by society have proven their mettle in every sphere across the world.
This year's theme focuses on "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow," recognizing the contributions of women and girls around the world on issues such as climate change adaption, mitigation, and response to build a more sustainable future for all.