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Women Power Cover Story
The centre is attempting to remove all barriers
to girls' education and careers. Whether it is the
construction of separate toilets for girls in the
India is holding the presidency of the G-20 country's government schools or the sanitary
group this year. India's G-20 agenda includes pad scheme, the dropout rate of girls has
giving emphasis on women-led development. significantly decreased due to these initiatives.
I am confident that India will use the G-20 The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has not only
Forum to promote women's empowerment and increased women's dignity but also provided
them with a safe environment. Savings accounts
underline the role of women in the inclusive have been opened for the first time under the
development of the world community. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for the benefit of
– DROUPADI MURMU, PRESIDENT crores of daughters across the country. In the
new National Education Policy, many significant
steps have been taken to improve girls' education.
not backed down. As a result of the central The government has also ensured that women
government's efforts through the "Beti Bachao, face no roadblocks in any field of work. As a
Beti Padhao" campaign and increased societal result, women are now being recruited in every
awareness, the number of girl children is steadily sector, from mining to the front lines of the army.
increasing. For the first time in the country, the From Sainik schools to military training schools,
number of women outnumbers the number of the country's daughters are now learning and
men, and women's health has improved more training. India's women's power is today cruising
than ever. Be it the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit through space.
Matritva Abhiyan or the Pradhan Mantri Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government
Matrivandana Yojana, we have been successful has increased maternity leave from 12 to 26
in saving the lives of both mother and child. weeks. Women entrepreneurs now account for
Women also make up roughly half of Ayushman roughly 70% of Mudra Yojana beneficiaries.
Bharat beneficiaries. According to a study, this scheme has increased
When it comes to initiatives for women in women's economic power and participation in
Amrit Kaal's general budget, whether it's urban
or rural women, women working in business
or women doing household chores, the
government has taken several steps to make
their lives easier. Many such initiatives, such
as the Jal Jeevan Mission, Ujjwala Yojana, and
PM-Awas Yojana, are being implemented with We sometimes say one thing, 'Nari tu
zeal. In addition, women's self-help groups, a Narayani'. But it is also worth noting that it
very powerful sector, have gained a significant is said in our place, if a man does 'Karani'
presence in India today. They can do amazing
things if they gain some strength. As a result, the then he becomes 'Narayan'. This means
new initiative of women's self-help groups for a man has to do something to become
overall development will bring a new dimension 'Narayan'. But it is said for women that
to this budget. A special savings plan for women you are 'Narayani'. Now see how big the
is also being introduced. And like the Jan Dhan difference is. We keep on talking, but if we
account, this special savings scheme is going to think about it, our forefathers with deep
give great support to the housewife of a normal thought said for us men, 'Nar Karani Kare to
family. Narayan ho Jaaye'. But said for mothers and
sisters, 'Nari tu Narayani'.
SKY IS OPENING UP WITH FACILITIES FOR
DAUGHTERS – NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER
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