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President Draupadi Murmu said the Shi Shakti campaign is part of a wider public awareness effort. (PTI File)
Draupadi Marmu on New 18th Seshakti 2024: “Yes, it's unfortunate that feelings of insecurity still exist… As a society, we all need to look within ourselves and ask some tough questions. We Where have we gone wrong? What can we improve?
In her special video message on CNN-News18 She Shakti 2024, President of India Draupadi Murmu said, “Time has come for us to create a public consciousness where women are respected, and no woman feels unsafe at any time. Any place”. He said that the real strength of our nation lies in the empowerment of women.
“Our women have always shown resilience, strength and courage, moving forward despite all obstacles. Our country has strict laws for the protection of women. Yes, it is unfortunate that insecurity The sentiment is still there. Women's constant struggle is against social narrow-mindedness and conservatism that deems them weak. Although many changes have taken place, some social prejudices are deeply rooted, creating barriers to women's equality. As a society, we all do “We need to look in and ask some hard questions. Where have we gone wrong? What can we do to improve,” Murmo asked.
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“The safety and dignity of women is critical to the success of any nation. It has become imperative for all of us to come together and pledge to protect the dignity and dignity of women in the country and ensure their advancement.
“In India's centuries-old culture, our country has been given the status of mother. We consider our birth place as mother and call our land mother. Indian land has a tradition of holding women in the highest honor and respect. In our diverse nation, our deities have also assumed many forms, on the one hand, they take on terrifying forms like Kali and Durga, on the other hand, they bless us as Lakshmi and Saraswati. give, “Providing peace, prosperity and knowledge. Women are indeed the embodiment of power in our country,” Marmo said.
“This initiative by Network 18 aims to honor women who have achieved extraordinary feats despite gender boundaries. These women have excelled by breaking all boundaries, challenging discriminatory norms and breaking stereotypes. Having set incredible precedents… Your She-Shakti campaign is part of this wider public awareness effort. I wish your program success,” he said.
About Seshakti 2024
In its season 2, News18 She Shakti celebrates the women who have taken India to the global stage.
Under the theme 'Breaking Barriers', this year's event on September 16 in New Delhi highlights how women are redefining success and driving change. The summit features an impressive line-up of pioneers from diverse fields – politics, science, arts, business, sports and entertainment – to share their important journeys and insights on empowerment, resilience and leadership. Share, which reflects the unstoppable momentum of women leading India. Development