PM Modi Highlights Women’s Role In Rural Development; Stresses Women-Led Growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to empowering women, emphasizing that their progress is crucial for the development of rural India.

PM Modi noted that women’s rights and opportunities have been a top priority for the central government over the years.

Speaking at a public event in Gujarat’s Navsari on International Women’s Day, where he launched schemes like G-SAFAL and G-MAITRI, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the growing presence of women in key positions since 2014.

PM Modi pointed out that the very first bill passed in the country’s new Parliament dedicated to ‘Nari Shakti’. He underscoring the government’s focus on women’s empowerment.

The Prime Minister stated, “When the country got its new Parliament, I passed the first bill related to Nari Shakti. What’s even more empowering is that a woman from a tribal background, our President, signed that bill. Gandhi Ji used to say that the soul of the country lives in rural India. Now, I add that the soul of rural India lies in the empowerment of rural women. That is why our government has given top priority to women’s rights and new opportunities for women.”

PM Modi stressed that women are excelling in every field, including politics, sports, the judiciary, and law enforcement.

“Whether it is politics, sports, judiciary, or the police, women are leading in every field and dimension of the country. Since 2014, the participation of women in important positions in the country has increased rapidly. Since 2014, the highest number of women have become ministers in the central government, and there has been a significant increase in the presence of women in Parliament as well,” the Prime Minister asserted.

Speaking about the Navsari event, PM Modi noted, “Here in this event, we can see the power of women. Women have taken full responsibility for this event. The policemen and officers deployed for the security of such a large event are all women. From constables, SPs, DSPs to senior officers, the security here is being handled by women. This is an example of women’s power.”

“When I meet all of you, my belief gets stronger that the resolve of a developed India will be fulfilled, and women’s power will play a big role in it,” the Prime Minister further added.

Concluding his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that respecting and empowering women is essential for a nation’s progress, and Bharat is moving forward on the path of women-led development.

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