{"id":149338,"date":"2026-03-08T13:13:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T07:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=149338"},"modified":"2026-03-08T13:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T07:43:33","slug":"empowerment-of-women-is-core-priority-of-government-schemes-initiatives-pm-modi-on-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/empowerment-of-women-is-core-priority-of-government-schemes-initiatives-pm-modi-on-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowerment of women is core priority of government schemes, initiatives: PM Modi on International Women\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\">NEW DELHI, MAR 7 : Highlighting the government\u2019s commitment to women-led development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the empowerment of women remains at the core of various government schemes and initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that their aspirations and contributions will continue to guide India\u2019s journey towards becoming a strong and prosperous nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extending his greetings to the nation on International Women\u2019s Day, he paid tribute to the strength, determination and achievements of India\u2019s \u201cNari Shakti\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said: \u201cOn International Women\u2019s Day, I extend my greetings to all our Nari Shakti. Across every field, women are shaping India\u2019s progress with determination, creativity and unmatched zeal. Their achievements inspire our nation and strengthen our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEmpowerment of women is at the core of our various schemes and initiatives. We remain committed to creating opportunities that enable every woman to realise her full potential and contribute to India\u2019s journey of development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He reiterated that the government remains committed to creating opportunities that enable every woman to realise her full potential and contribute to India\u2019s journey of development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe achievements of India\u2019s Nari Shakti are a source of pride and a powerful reminder of their transformative role in nation building. As India progresses further, the aspirations and contributions of women will continue to guide our collective journey towards a strong and prosperous nation. #NayeBharatKiNariShakti.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-PTI<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW DELHI, MAR 7 : Highlighting the government\u2019s commitment to women-led development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the empowerment of women remains at the core of various 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