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International Women’s Day 2022 Celebrations
President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind Confers ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi “Salutes Nari Shakti and Their Accomplishments In Diverse Fields”
Union WCD Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani Says “Let IWD2022 Be A Celebration Of Women-Led Development”
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08 MAR 2022 2:52PM by PIB Delhi
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, 2022 (IWD2022), the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ – 2020 and 2021 at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi today. The award was conferred on 29 outstanding and exceptional women achievers. The President, in a tweet said “Greetings on the International Women’s Day! Women are making exemplary contributions in all walks of life. Let us recommit ourselves to ensure their safety and dignity and to provide opportunities to each of them to pursue their dreams and aspirations.”
Greetings on the International Women’s Day! Women are making exemplary contributions in all walks of life. Let us recommit ourselves to ensure their safety and dignity and to provide opportunities to each of them to pursue their dreams and aspirations.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 8, 2022
LIVE: President Kovind presents Nari Shakti Puraskar for 2020 & 2021 on International Women’s Day https://t.co/T9kQCtInR7
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) March 8, 2022
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi saluted the Nari Shakti on International Women’s Day. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister 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.” The PM also 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.”
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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2022
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will also be addressing a Seminar today evening, at women saint’s camp at Dhordo, Kutch at 6 PM through video conferencing. The Seminar is being organized to recognise the role of women saints in the society and their contribution towards women empowerment. Over 500 women saints will attend the Seminar in Dhordo. The Prime Minister also shared a video that highlights how ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has celebrated Nari Shakti.
During the various #MannKiBaat episodes, we have showcased different aspects of women empowerment and highlighted the life journeys of inspiring women who have brought grassroot level changes.
Here is a video that highlights how ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has celebrated our Nari Shakti…. pic.twitter.com/wIo6kHC234
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2022
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi yesterday held an interactive session with the Nari Shakti Puraskar Awardees for the years 2020 and 2021, at New Delhi. The interaction was a testament to the continuous efforts undertaken by the Prime Minister towards empowering women. Prime Minister praised the awardees for the tremendous work done by them, saying that they are contributing to society as well as the country. He said that while their work has a spirit of service, what is also clearly visible in their work is innovation. He added that now there is no sector where women have not made their mark and made the country proud.
महिला दिवस की पूर्व संध्या पर PM @narendramodi जी ने नारी शक्ति पुरस्कार विजेताओं के साथ संवाद किया।
विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में अतुलनीय योगदान देने वाली महिलाओं के साथ सीधा संवाद कर मोदी जी ने ‘Women-Led Development’ के संकल्प को बल एवं देश की अन्य महिलाओं को प्रोत्साहन दिया है। pic.twitter.com/EYvf6A6kB1
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 7, 2022
The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a message said “best wishes to all the women out there who strive and thrive each day. Let International Women’s Day, 2022 be a celebration of Women-led Development.”
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 8, 2022
In a series of tweets, the Union Minister said “Prime Minister, Narendra Modi Ji, during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, rolled out Shaala Praveshotsav to ensure enrolment of every girl in school. With his blessings, today we embark on a mission to ensure every young girl is allowed to pursue education & skilling.”
PM @narendramodi Ji, during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, rolled out Shaala Praveshotsav to ensure enrolment of every girl in school. With his blessings, today we embark on a mission to ensure every young girl is allowed to pursue education & skilling. pic.twitter.com/SpkCmKWFqd
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 8, 2022
‘Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav’- “Launched under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, special awareness drives would be conducted to sensitise family members. Anganwadi workers will also be incentivised to counsel & refer out of school adolescent girls. Ministry of WCD will surely fulfil its resolve of bringing over 4 lakh girls back to school.”
Launched under BBBP, special awareness drives would be conducted to sensitise family members. Anganwadi workers will also be incentivised to counsel & refer out of school adolescent girls. @MinistryWCD will surely fulfil its resolve of bringing over 4 lakh girls back to school.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 8, 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called ‘Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav Abhiyan’ “an exemplary effort which will ensure more girls get the joys of education”. He also asked for efforts to make the movement a success. The campaign is a mission to ensure every young girl is allowed to pursue education and skilling.
Replying to a tweet of the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, the Prime Minister said in a tweet:
“An exemplary effort which will ensure more girls get the joys of education! Let us all, as a nation, come together and make this movement a success.”
An exemplary effort which will ensure more girls get the joys of education!
Let us all, as a nation, come together and make this movement a success. https://t.co/Z6VLdF4vLg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2022
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