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New India and
Women-led
Leadership
Cover Story

Secretariat. Furthermore, he donated the proceeds generat-
ed from the auction of various gifts and mementos he had
Womaniya Initiative... received—funds that were also dedicated to the education

Facilitating Easy of young girls. Imagine being the elected leader of 1.4 billion
citizens—a figure commanding a massive following across
Market Access for social media platforms—and then completely handing over

Women Entrepreneurs your personal social media accounts to seven women for an
entire day. What kind of experience would that be? Indeed,
n Womaniya is an inclusion-centric initiative. on International Women's Day in 2019, Prime Minister
Women-led Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Narendra Modi handed over control of his Twitter account
are onboarded onto the platform through a to seven women. He repeated this gesture in 2025, once
digital process involving enterprise verification again entrusting his social media presence to the spirit of
and the submission of necessary documents. Nari Shakti on this special occasion. This remarkable demon-
n It enables women entrepreneurs and Self-Help stration of perfect alignment between word and deed is, in
Groups (SHGs) to sell their products directly to essence, what is granting women equal rights and opportu-
government buyers through the GeM portal. nities at the very heart of this 'New India.'
Undoubtedly, the empowerment of the nation's women
n Products falling under specific categories, such constitutes the country's highest priority today. Consequent-
as handicrafts, handlooms, jute, coir, and home ly, the prowess of India's women is now being acknowledged
and office decor, have been included under this
initiative. and respected by everyone across the nation. Women are
not only the primary beneficiaries of India's expanding
n This initiative provides women entrepreneurs economy, but they also play a pivotal role—making immense
with enhanced visibility in the market and contributions—in accelerating its growth. From the world
ensures transparent communication between of startups to the space sector, daughters are making
buyers and sellers, thereby reducing dependence
on intermediaries. their mark everywhere. They are dominating the sports
arena and shining brightly in the armed forces; today, with
n In the financial year 2025-26, over 210,000 pride, women are participating shoulder-to-shoulder in the
women micro-entrepreneurs registered on the nation's journey of development. To transform India into a
GeM portal, receiving a total of 1.37 million developed nation by 2047, it is imperative that the country
orders.
progresses rapidly and that the full potential of its citizens is
harnessed in the national interest. To this end, it is essential
that we not only inspire our daughters to dream big but also
support them at every step in realizing those dreams. In an
environment free from fear and discrimination, women can
contribute their absolute best to nation-building.
During the Amrit Kaal, the government has once again
demonstrated its commitment through a historic initiative:
introducing the very first bill in the new Parliament building
as a tribute to Nari Shakti—and, furthermore, pledging
to transform this legislative measure into tangible reality.
Under the leadership of India's 'Pradhan Sewak'—a true Kar-
mayogi and dedicated Sadhak—Narendra Modi, the nation
stands committed to scripting a new chapter in the journey
of democracy; for such is the teaching of India's scriptures
and the very essence of India's culture...

“यत्र नााययस्तुु पूूज्यन्तुे रमन्तुे तुत्र देेवतुा:
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यत्रतुास्तुु ना पूूज्यन्तुे सवास्तुत्राफलाा: क्रि�या:
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