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| Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PM India Website) |
YMAM Desk
New Delhi, June 8, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the pivotal role of women, referred to as 'Nari Shakti', in contributing to the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat).
Highlighting the government's focus over the past 11 years, the Prime Minister stated that the NDA government has actively redefined women-led development through various initiatives.
The Prime Minister shared his views on the significant progress and achievements of women in India, reflecting on their journey and the impact of government schemes.
Here are the key takeaways from the Prime Minister's remarks:
Active Participation in Viksit Bharat
Women are not only actively participating in the resolution of a developed India but are also setting examples across various fields.
Overcoming Past Difficulties
Prime Minister Modi acknowledged that mothers, sisters, and daughters previously faced difficulties at every step but are now excelling in every field from education to business.
Pride in Achievements
The successes of Nari Shakti over the last 11 years are a matter of pride for all citizens.
Redefined Women-Led Development
The NDA Government has redefined women-led development through a series of impactful initiatives.
Key Initiatives for Empowerment
The focus on empowering Nari Shakti has included initiatives such as:
- Ensuring dignity through the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
- Achieving financial inclusion via Jan Dhan accounts.
- Providing empowerment at the grassroots level.
- Bringing smoke-free kitchens to homes through Ujjwala Yojana.
- Enabling lakhs of women to become entrepreneurs and pursue dreams independently through MUDRA loans.
- Making a remarkable impact on women's sense of security and empowerment by providing houses in their names under the PM Awas Yojana.
- Igniting a national movement to protect the girl child with the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.
Excellence Across Sectors
Women are excelling and inspiring others in all sectors, including science, education, sports, StartUps, and the armed forces.
The Prime Minister's remarks, shared via posts on X, underline the significant strides made by women in India and the government's commitment to fostering women-led development over the past decade. This progress is seen as integral to achieving the goal of a developed India.