President Droupadi Murmu. File
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President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a National Conference on ‘women-led development for a developed India’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8.
The “Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat” conference will witness the participation of women officers from the armed forces, para-military forces and Delhi police, along with My Bharat volunteers, anganwadi workers, ASHA workers and self-help group members. Additionally, women officers from various ministries and departments will also participate in the event.
The programme will also see the presence of representatives from international organisations such as the World Bank, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), U.N. Women, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
On the sidelines of the National Conference, three technical sessions will be organised to bring together renowned women leaders from the fields of STEM, business, sports, media, and governance.
The Centre will also launch a mega campaign on the occasion called #SheBuildsBharat on that day. A unique Digital Media and Interactive Zone will engage participants through real-time discussions, multimedia exhibits, and storytelling initiatives, showcasing the contributions of women in shaping a progressive India.
Separately, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Lakhpati Didi programme at Vansi-Borsi in Navsari in Gujarat to mark International Women’s Day. Over 1.1 lakh women are expected to participate in this event.
This programme will set a new milestone in the field of policing, as all aspects of law and order, as well as event arrangements, will be managed by women police officers and staff, an official statement said.
A total of 2,165 women constables, 187 women PIs, 61 women PSIs, 19 women DYSPs, 5 women DSPs, 1 woman IGP, and 1 woman ADGP will take charge of the overall programme, ensuring its smooth execution.
Published – March 06, 2025 10:11 pm IST