International Women’s Day 2022: President Kovind confers‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, 2022 (IWD2022), the President of India, 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.”
Prime Minister, 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.”
Prime Minister 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.
PM 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.
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.”
