Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state government is committed to promoting women’s empowerment through various schemes to encourage strong leadership among women.

The CM was speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat Nari Shakti Sangam’ Rural Women Leadership Conference, organised on the occasion of International Women’s Day and the centenary year of social reformer Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy’s membership in the legislature.

Mr. Fadnavis said increasing women’s participation in all sectors of society is the need of the hour. He noted that women can develop strong leadership when given the right opportunities and can play a significant role in society’s progress. The conference has brought together around 500 rural women from across the country who have achieved notable success in various fields.