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Nari Shakti
From Women Development to
Women-led Development
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On the occasion of the 75
Today, the potential of
year of India’s independence,
India that is emerging from a
the Prime Minister articulated a
new perspective, our women's
bold vision that in the Amrit Kaal,
power has a very big role
‘Nari Shakti’ would play a vital
(to play) in it. This energy of
role in India’s socio-economic
women power is the oxygen of
developmental journey.
a developed India.
The phrase 'Nari Shakti'
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi is derived from two Hindi
(in his 'Mann ki Baat' address) words, 'Nari', meaning woman,
and 'shakti', meaning power.
Together, these words represent
the strength and potential of
women in India, with which
they achieve their dreams and
ambitions. Often emphasised
by the Prime Minister himself,
“Women are not just our mothers,
sisters, and daughters; but they
“I am delighted and honoured are the real architects of our
that the Prime Minister society”. Empowering women
mentioned my name in his and creating a more inclusive
recent 'Mann ki Baat'. This society are primary needs for the
appreciation has inspires me country today.
to work harder and contribute Women have been endowed
more to the progress of my with an elevated status in
India, both culturally and
institute and my country. I
mythologically. For instance,
am certain that, our Prime
it is mentioned in the Kena
Minister’s special emphasis
Upanishad that it was Goddess
on women empowerment will
Uma who enlightened the three
motivate lots of women from
powerful Gods - Indra, Vayu, and
all walks of life to shine in their
Agni - to the profound mystery of
respective fields.” Brahman. Even in modern society
-Dr. Jyotirmayee Mohanty today, women are making strides,
Senior Scientist at Bhabha generating far-reaching impact,
Atomic Research Centre, and demonstrating the true
Mumbai essence of ‘Nari Shakti’ across
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