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ix years back, on January 22, 2015, this appeal by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was an effort towards
Sdevelopment of a woman-centric New India, a pledge
devoid of any calculative political move which was shaking
the narrow mindset of the society. The concept of a New
India is incomplete without woman power. The Government
has been working towards this goal by taking efforts keeping
in mind aspirations of women. It is the result of consistent
efforts by the Government that women are not only walking
shoulder-to-shoulder with men, but are going even further.
Be it leading parade on Republic Day, or flying Rafale, or
fighting at the border, or gaining accolades in the sports world
or contributing to the country’s GDP through self-employment
opportunities, they are becoming pride of the nation. Women
have proved that if provided with equal opportunities, they
can contribute in development of a prosperous and glorious
nation. In this scenario, when the country will observe the
6th anniversary of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme on
The Prime Minister January 22, 2021, and celebrate the National Girl Child Day
of the country on January 24, it can be said that behind this women power
stands here begging is the Government’s women-centric holistic thinking which
forms the basis of several such schemes.
you to spare the
Breaching Traditional Barriers
lives of the girls.
Women empowerment is key to a better nation and a
Consider the
better polity. This is the reason that women are scaling new
daughters the pride heights. With the highest ever representation of women in
of your families and various spheres like military, police, paramilitary forces and

of the country. You politics one can certainly see the path towards a new, better
will see that soon India being tread with giant strides. In January 2016, the
we will get out of Government announced 33 per cent reservation for women
in CRPF and CISF at the constable posts. This is a novel step
this mindset. Both
to improve the representation of women in the police forces
sons and daughters
and also make them more women-friendly. The 2019 General
are like the two Elections saw the highest-ever number of elected women
wings who can help Members of Parliament (78), and women representation in

us soar high in life. Panchayati Raj Institutions has already touched the highest
And for us to scale ever mark at 46 per cent.
new heights, it is Healthy Women, Flourishing Families
If a man falls ill, the woman can take on the dual responsibility
necessary that we
of managing her home and livelihood. But if a woman falls
give our children
ill the entire household goes into chaos. That’s because
wings. Then only
women are the epicentre of the society and their families.
the dreams will be The Government has made women health a priority since
realised. 2014. Considering the importance of antenatal care in
improving the new-born and maternal health and wellbeing,

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