The President of India, Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a National Conference on the theme ‘Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat’ in New Delhi today (March 8, 2025). This conference is being organised by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development to celebrate the International Women’s Day.
Speaking on the occasion, the President greeted fellow citizens on International Women’s Day and said that this day is an occasion to honour women’s achievements, raise awareness of their rights, and dedicate ourselves to promoting gender equality. The President said that today we are celebrating the completion of 50 years of International Women’s Day. There is no doubt that in this period, the women’s community has made unprecedented progress. She said that she considers her life journey to be a part of this progress. She stated that from being born in a simple family and backward area of Odisha, her journey to the Rashtrapati Bhavan is the story of equal opportunities and social justice for women in Indian society. She expressed confidence that the examples of women’s success will continue to grow. The President said that a better environment for girls to move forward is necessary for realizing the dream of a developed India. They should get an environment where they can make independent decisions about their lives without pressure or fear. We have to create such an ideal society where no daughter or sister is afraid of going or staying alone anywhere. Only the feeling of respect towards women will create a fear-free social environment. The confidence that girls will get in such an environment will take our country to new heights.
