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Efforts to Implement 33%

Women’s Reservation into Reality

Greetings, during the Amrit Kaal has to only realized when the
full empowerment and resurgence of Nari Shakti
यत्र नााययस्तुु पूूज्यन्तुे रमन्तुे तुत्र देेवतुा�। are ensured. This is not merely the responsibility of
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यत्रतुास्तुु ना पूूज्यन्तुे सवास्तुत्राफलाःा� क्रि�या�॥ the government, but a duty incumbent upon every
section of society—to champion women’s dignity,
It means: Where women are revered, there the equal opportunities, and leadership. This constitutes
deities reside; conversely, where they are not the path to inclusive development and serves as the
honored, all endeavors prove futile. bedrock of the nation’s true progress. Against this
In Indian tradition, women have been regarded backdrop, the 12-year journey of ‘Women-led Devel-
as the very foundation of Shakti, creation, and opment’ serves as the cover story for this issue.
leadership. Today, this very philosophy has taken Furthermore, this edition features a diverse
the form of concrete policy, wherein women are array of content, including a profile of Param Vir
viewed not merely as beneficiaries but as the van- Chakra recipient Major Hoshiar Singh; updates on
guard of development. Over recent years, it has Union Cabinet decisions; a special feature marking
become abundantly clear that when granted access the 11th anniversary of flagship schemes such
to opportunities, resources, and participation in as PMSBY, PMJJBY, and APY; special coverage on
decision-making, the power of women scales new Labour Day (May 1st) and the completion of one year
heights in every sphere. of ‘Operation Sindoor’; a special article on Mahatma
From the armed forces to startups, and from Jyotirao Phule; and a comprehensive overview of
sports to science and research, the daughters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements over
our nation are carving out new dimensions through the past fortnight.
their talent and diligence. This transformation is not Additionally, the magazine’s inner pages feature
merely symbolic; rather, it is the direct outcome of special content dedicated to the International Day of
policy priorities that have placed women’s participa- Families (May 15th), while the back cover highlights
tion and leadership at their very core. the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Foundation
The endeavor to transform women’s reservation Day, observed on May 7th.
into reality is also an integral part of this broader We encourage you to continue sending us your
vision. Despite not receiving the requisite support valuable suggestions.
in Parliament, the government remains steadfast
in its commitment to securing women their rightful
entitlements. The vision of a ‘Developed India’
(Dhirendra Ojha)

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