International Women's Day: PM Modi Interacts With Winners Of Nari Shakti Puraskar

President Kovind will Confer Awards to 29 individuals!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the winners of Nari Shakti Puraskar on the eve of International Women's Day on Monday.

 On the eve of Women's Day, PM Modi interacted with the recipients of the award. Twenty-eight awards - 14 each for 2020 and 2021 - will be given to 29 women in recognition of their exceptional work towards the empowerment of women, especially the vulnerable and marginalised.

According to The Information, President Ram Nath Kovind on March 8, 2022 - on the Mark of International Women's day will confer the Nari Shakti Puraskars to 29 outstanding individuals for the years 2020 and 2021.

The awardees include Merchant Navy captain Radhika Menon, social entrepreneur Anita Gupta, organic farmer and tribal activist Ushaben Dineshbhai Vasava, innovator Nasira Akhter, Intel-India head Nivruti Rai, Down syndrome affected Kathak Dancer Saylee Nandkishor Agavane, first woman snake rescuer Vanita Jagdeo Borade and mathematician Neena Gupta.

According to the statement given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, He praised the awardees for their work, adding they are contributing to society as well as the country. Further said, their work has a spirit of service, what is also clearly visible in their work is innovation. There is no sector now where women have not made their mark and made the country proud, Modi remarked.

Additionally PM Said, It is important to ensure that all women become part of decision making at a family level which will follow as a result of their economic empowerment, he mentioned.

Nari Shakti Puraskar is an initiative of the Women and Child Development Ministry to acknowledge the exceptional contribution made by individuals and institutions and to celebrate women as game-changers and catalysts of positive change in society.