ITANAGAR, 12 Jun: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said women have emerged as leaders, entrepreneurs and equal partners in nation-building during the 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, reflecting a significant shift in their role in society.
In a series of posts on X, Khandu said the Modi government has created unprecedented opportunities for women through initiatives aimed at promoting dignity, financial independence, entrepreneurship and political participation.
“For generations, Indian women carried the weight of families, often without the opportunities and recognition they deserved. Today, under the leadership of Modi, they are emerging as leaders, entrepreneurs, decision-makers and nation-builders,” the chief minister said.
He said flagship initiatives such as Ujjwala, Jan Dhan and Mudra have expanded access to clean cooking fuel, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship, while the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has opened new avenues for women’s participation in the country’s democratic process.
Khandu said the rise of women across sectors has become an integral part of India’s development journey.
“The story of New India is incomplete without the story of its women. No longer confined by circumstance, they are shaping the future of the nation with confidence, dignity and determination,” he said.
Highlighting the government’s approach to women-centric development, the chief minister said the focus has been on making women equal stakeholders in the country’s progress.
“Over the last 12 years, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has championed a model of development where women are not merely beneficiaries but active partners in nation-building,” he said in another post.
Khandu observed that women are now making their mark in diverse fields, including science, defence, agriculture, entrepreneurship and governance.
“From the skies to the battlefield, from startups to Parliament, India’s daughters are breaking barriers and setting new benchmarks. Their success is India’s strength,” he said. (PTI)
