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Salhoutuonuo Kruse
Minister, Govt. of Nagaland

Breaking the Glass Ceiling

In an interview with our Doordarshan team, Ms. Kruse shared her
thoughts on women taking the center stage in building
a developed India.

Salhoutuonuo Kruse has the first woman minister in
made history by becoming Nagaland and emphasized the
the first woman minister in the importance of inclusivity and
state of Nagaland, India. She gender equality in politics. She
was sworn in as the Minister of said, "There is a need for men
Women Resource Development and women to work together to
and Horticulture after being contribute their unique abilities
elected to the Nagaland in any field, for the growth of the
Legislative Assembly in 2023, country." In addition, Ms. Kruse
making her the first female commended the Government
minister in the state's history. for promoting schemes and
Kruse hails from Kiruphema, provisions to enhance Nari
Kohima, and represents the Shakti in all aspects of life,
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constituency. sex ratio and education for girls.
She expressed her gratitude As the State's first woman
for the privilege of becoming minister, Ms. Kruse has a vision

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