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Nari Shakti: An Empowering
Subject in ‘Mann ki Baat’
empowerment is one such topic
which has been touched upon
by the Prime Minister in almost
all the episodes of his radio
programme ‘Mann ki Baat’.
The Prime Minister has
expressed his belief that women
are not just mothers, sisters, and
daughters, but the true architects
of society. Under his leadership,
the Government has launched
Raveena Tandon numerous welfare schemes that
Actress have aimed to empower women
and make them lead India’s
development journey. With
Throughout history, schemes like the ‘Beti Bachao
women have not only ensured Beti Padhao’, Pradhan Mantri
stability, but have also Ujjawala Yojana, Mahila e-Haat
contributed towards long- enabling women entrepreneurs
term development of nations. to showcase and sell their
And when we talk about our products, and many others,
own country, there have been the Government is striving to
several inspiring women in empower all our women. Radio
India’s history who have led the is a powerful platform. And with
masses and paved the way for ‘Mann ki Baat’, the Prime Minister
other women to follow. Today, has utilised the platform well
women of our country continue to highlight the importance of
to break through gender barriers women empowerment for the
and shatter the glass ceiling in development of a nation.
various domains. Furthermore, the Prime
The issue of women Minister not only raises
empowerment is close to the awareness about these women-
Prime Minister’s heart. On several centric schemes through ‘Mann
occasions, he has talked about ki Baat’ but also celebrates the
how Nari Shakti is the life force remarkable achievements of
of a developed India. As the women in various fields such as
Prime Minister’s monthly radio health, sports, defence, aviation,
programme ‘Mann ki Baat’ has and more. ‘Mann ki Baat’ has
completed its 100 episodes, it is recognised outstanding women
heartening to note that women like Captain Shiva Chouhan,
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