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...So Half The Population
Can Lead Development
Today, the Indian government prioritizes the safety and empowerment of
women. Every government scheme incorporates respect for women, as well as
their economic, political, and social empowerment. The government recognizes
that equal participation of half the population is crucial for a country’s rapid
and sustainable development. A country where more women participate in the
workforce has a stronger economy...
he world is celebrating International Women’s 30% of seats in the country’s ITIs have been
Day on March 8th to ensure equal partici- reserved for girls, the doors of Sainik Schools have
Tpation and rights for women. The theme for been opened to girls, and they have been admitted
International Women’s Day 2026 is “Rights. Justice. to the NDA. Furthermore, the Viksit Bharat—Guar-
Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” No one should be antee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
left behind. Under the leadership of Prime Minister (VB—G RAM G) Act, 2025, providing for at least
Narendra Modi, the current central government is one-third of jobs to women under the scheme is
not only raising the rights of women and girls but increasing employment opportunities. The notifi-
also taking action at every level to ensure justice for cation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, 2023, to in-
them. Numerous new schemes and initiatives have crease political participation, and the allocation of
been launched over the past decade to foster their houses to women under the Pradhan Mantri Awas
economic and social participation. The participation Yojana (PMAY), all strengthen women’s rights. As
of women is very important for the goal of a devel- a result of the government’s efforts, women are
oped India by the year 2047, with which the country now playing a significant role in shaping India’s
is moving forward, and the budget has also been socio-economic landscape, including education,
increased for this. health, digital inclusion, and leadership.
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