NEW DELHI, Mar 8:
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that everybody must walk shoulder-to-shoulder to end all forms of discrimination or injustice against women.
“Our heads hang in shame when we hear of instances of crime against women. We must walk shoulder-to-shoulder to end all forms of discrimination or injustice against women. The government is setting up one-stop-centres that will provide assistance, legal advice and psychological counselling to women who face violence or abuse,” Mr Modi said in a message on the International Women’s Day.
He said the Centre was also commencing a mobile helpline to enable women to dial 181 for access to counselling and referral services.
“On International Women’s Day, I salute the indomitable courage and stellar achievements of women. Today, we renew our pledge to make women an equal and integral part of our development journey,” the PM said while mentioning several measures initiated by the BJP-led NDA government aimed at bringing about a positive change in the lives of women. “That is central to our vision of India’s progress and a life of dignity and opportunity for all our citizens,” Mr Modi stressed.
He said the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ Yojana seeks to usher in a paradigm shift in attitudes towards the girl child and places emphasis on educating the girl child. The ‘Sukanya Samruddhi Yojana’ will provide support for marriage and education of young women. MUDRA Bank will help thousands of women achieve financial independence, Mr Modi added. He further said the Union Budget 2015-16, which was presented recently, unveils broad-based social security schemes such as the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana’, ‘Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Bima Yojana’ and ‘Atal Pension Yojana’. “These will benefit women in a big way. I seek the support of one and all, in transforming our vision into reality,” he expressed. (UNI)
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