PM Modi Highlights Women’s Safety and Empowerment Initiatives on International Women’s Day
Addressing an event in Gujarat, Modi announced new rural development schemes, celebrated women achievers, and emphasized legal reforms to enhance women’s security.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced two initiatives, G-SAFAL and G-MAITRI, to support rural women’s entrepreneurship and startups enhancing livelihoods in Gujarat.
- He highlighted legal reforms under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, including faster justice delivery for crimes like rape and the implementation of e-FIR and Zero FIR provisions.
- Modi celebrated the success of programs like 'Lakhpati Didi,' which has empowered 1.5 crore women financially, with plans to expand this to 3 crore women in five years.
- The Prime Minister handed over his social media accounts to six inspiring women from diverse fields, showcasing their achievements and contributions to India’s progress.
- Citing Gujarat as a model for women-led development, Modi praised initiatives like Amul, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, and efforts in water conservation driven by women.