Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the achievements of women across various sectors over the past 12 years, asserting that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s focus on women-led development has expanded opportunities and empowered women to play a larger role in nation-building.
In a series of posts on social media platform X, Modi said the government’s efforts had enabled women to make significant strides in fields ranging from financial inclusion and entrepreneurship to education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance.
”Over the last 12 years, the NDA Government has worked to further women-led development. And, this is visible across sectors,” the Prime Minister said.
”From financial inclusion and entrepreneurship to education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance, women are playing a prominent role across diverse sectors,” he added.
Emphasising the government’s approach towards women’s welfare and empowerment, Modi said the initiatives undertaken during the past decade were rooted in “dignity, opportunity and empowerment”.
”The efforts of the NDA Government are rooted in dignity, opportunity and empowerment. They have helped create an environment where women can realise their full potential and contribute even more strongly to nation-building,” he said, using the hashtag #12YearsOfNariShakti.
The Prime Minister also expressed satisfaction over the growing presence of women in emerging and technology-driven sectors, particularly science, space research and innovation.
”I am particularly happy to see India’s Nari Shakti make a mark in sectors like science, space and innovation. Their growing participation in emerging fields such as drone technology is opening new avenues of opportunity and transforming development landscape across the nation,” Modi said.
He further underlined the role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in promoting financial independence among women and said the government was actively supporting such collectives.
”Our Government is actively supporting Self Help Groups, which are going a long way in making women financially independent,” he said.
The Prime Minister’s remarks came as the NDA government highlighted its achievements since assuming office at the Centre in 2014. Over the years, the government has launched several schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic status of women, including initiatives focused on financial inclusion, sanitation, housing, maternal health, entrepreneurship and skill development.
The government has also sought to encourage greater participation of women in leadership roles, science and technology, and emerging sectors such as drone operations and startups.
The hashtag #12YearsOfNariShakti has been used by the BJP and the government to showcase the contribution of women and the impact of various welfare and empowerment programmes implemented during the NDA’s tenure.
