Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that the true prosperity and progress of any nation is reflected in the advancement, education and empowerment of its women.
Addressing the National Conference of Women Thinkers on the theme ‘Bharati – Nari Se Narayani’ organized in New Delhi today, Mrs Gupta said that empowering women is a collective responsibility of society and women’s power in the country is emerging as a force of national strength.
She emphasized that women are not only carriers of tradition but also powerful agents of change in society. Highlighting the initiatives of the Delhi Government, she said that several important steps are being taken to make women economically, socially and professionally self-reliant. She noted that efforts are being made to secure the future of daughters through schemes like the ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, and ‘Saheli Pink Smart Card’.
