Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri M Venkaiah Naidu has said that Women Empowerment, Emancipation and Equality were the three critical factors defining the role of women in Nation’s Development. The Government stood committed in providing equal rights and opportunities for women and girl through multiple initiatives. At the same time, Minister expressed concern over the stereotypical portrayal of women in movies which led to increased objectification. The Minister stated this while delivering his address on the occasion of DD News celebrating its 100th Episode of Tejasvini. Minister of State Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore was also present on the occasion. Shri Naidu said that the role of Indian Women and their contributions are evident in each and every field. Indian women are playing an important leadership role as bankers, space scientists, police, and corporate professionals. In the software industry 30% of the workforce is female. Indian women have also showed their prowess in the field of sports like PV Sindhu in badminton, Sakshi Malik in wrestling and Mary Kom in boxing. Even in the current government, female colleagues are providing leadership in important portfolios such as External Affairs, Commerce and Women & Child.
Regarding the extra ordinary efforts of Women, the Minister said that the story of a spirited 105-year-old Kunwar Bai from Chhattisgarh was an inspiration for all of us to emulate who was recently felicitated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister as the mascot for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Speaking earlier, Women and child development Minister, Smt. Maneka Gandhi outlined the initiatives taken by her Ministry towards women empowerment. Smt. Gandhi specifically highlighted the “We are equal campaign” initiated by Ministry on social media to promote the idea of equality.
List of Tejasvinis felicitated by Hon’ble Minister
1. Ms. Deepa Malik, Paralympic 2017 Silver Medalist
2. Ms. Sunita Chaudhary, Delhi’s First Auto Rickshaw Driver
3. Ms. Geetanjali Babbar, Social Activist Working for Sex Workers
4. Ms. Archana Ramasundaram, First Woman Head of a Paramilitary Wing
5. Pandita Anuradha Pal, World’s First Woman Professional Tabla Player
6. Dr. Sonal Mansigh, Bharatnatyam Artist
7. Ms. Usha Chomar, Swachchta Ambassador
8. Ms. Prathistha Saraswat, Yogacharya
9. Wing Commander Pooja Thakur
10. Ms. Pragya Ghildiyal, Best Sports person with disabilities
11. Ms. Rupa, - Acid Attack Survivor
12. Ms. Madhu, Acid Attack Survivor
13. Ms. Neetu, Acid Attack Survivor
14. Ms. Santosh Yadav, Mountaineer
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