The North News
New Delhi, March 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by paying tribute to ‘Nari Shakti’ (women power) and reaffirming his government’s commitment to women’s empowerment. Modi highlighted that his administration has consistently prioritised women’s progress through various schemes and programmes. “We bow to our Nari Shakti on #WomensDay! Our Government has always worked for empowering women, reflecting in our schemes and programmes,” Modi posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In a powerful tribute to women’s achievements, Prime Minister handed over his social media platforms to women making their mark in diverse fields on International Women’s Day. Women achievers took center stage, sharing their stories and insights through the Prime Minister’s social media accounts. A post on Modi’s X account (formerly Twitter) by Elina Mishra, a nuclear scientist, and Shilpi Soni, a space scientist, read: “Space technology, nuclear technology, and women empowerment… We are Elina Mishra, a nuclear scientist, and Shilpi Soni, a space scientist, and we are thrilled to be helming the PM’s social media properties on #WomensDay. Our message: India is the most vibrant place for science, and we invite more women to join this exciting journey!”
