On
the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Pranab
Mukherjee today
presented the Stree Shakti Puraskar to
six persons for their distinguished services for the upliftment of women.
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr Mukherjee said, the women have made significant
contributions through their individual efforts to build modern India. He said,
as professionals in all walks of life, women have made their mark in the
frontiers of science, space exploration and research alike. Making a special
mention of the women in agricultural sector, the President described women as
the mainstay of India’s food security.
The
President said that new legislations must be supported by efficient enforcement
mechanisms, saying law alone cannot emancipate women. He stressed the need for
a fundamental re-setting of mental and moral make-up, civic sense and social
conduct. He called upon people to revive Indian tradition of according due
honour and respect to mothers and sisters.
AIR
correspondent reports, the Stree Shakti Puraskar carries a cash award of three
lakh rupees and a citation. The awards are named after six legendary women of
India, Rani Lakshmibai, Rani Rudramma Devi, Kannagi, Rani Gaidinliu Zaliang,
Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and Mata Jijabai.
Secretary,
Women and Child Development, A K Jain said, the government has adopted several
policies and legal measures for the empowerment of women and their welfare.
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