PM Modi Applauds 'Nari Shakti' on Women's Day, to Hand Over Social Media Accounts to Women Achievers

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to ‘Nari Shakti’ and launched a unique initiative allowing women achievers to take over his social media platforms for the day. This initiative aims to spotlight their contributions across various fields.

Sharing on X, PM Modi said, "We pay obeisance to our Nari Shakti on Women's Day! Our Government has always labored for the empowerment of women, evident in our schemes and programmes."

Adding further, "Today, as assured, my social media assets will be seized by women who are making a difference in various fields!"

In a video message with the post, the Prime Minister reiterated that Indian culture has never given women's dignity the highest respect. He pointed out that societies that provide more opportunities for growth to women have made record progress.

“India is currently witnessing an era of women-led development,” he stated, noting that government policies and laws are now being formulated with a special focus on empowering women. He further emphasized that the country’s ‘Nari Shakti’ is the strongest pillar of India’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).

The initiative was originally announced last month during PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat address, where he shared his plan to hand over his social media accounts to inspiring women across the country. This initiative provides them with a platform to share their journeys, achievements, and experiences, encouraging more women to step forward and contribute to nation-building. He also invited women from all walks of life to participate.

Welcoming International Women's Day as a time to salute India's Nari Shakti, PM Modi emphasized their pivotal role in charting the country's history, present, and future.

"Respect for daughters has been our tradition always. Women's strength was essential in our Freedom struggle and in framing our Constitution," he stated.

Apart from this digital campaign, the Prime Minister is also in Gujarat's Navsari to celebrate International Women's Day with 'Lakhpati Didis.

He will be present at the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan at Vansi-Borsi, where he will disburse more than ₹450 crore of financial assistance to over 2.5 lakh women from 25,000+ Self-Help Groups in the state. During the function, he will meet ten chosen Lakhpati Didis personally and confer certificates on five of them, reaffirming the government's dedication to women's economic empowerment.