Economic empowerment of women will lead to country's progress: President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu emphasises women's economic empowerment for national progress, urging men to support women's dreams.

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday (September 4, 2024) said economic empowerment of women will lead to the country’s progress and development, and asked men to help women achieve their dreams by identifying their capabilities.

Stating that respecting women has been a part of Indian culture, she expressed happiness over the growing participation of women in the country’s workforce.

Ms. Murmu was addressing a gathering at Udgir in Maharashtra’s Latur district, where beneficiaries of the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ and ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ programmes of the Eknath Shinde-led government were given certificates.

“As per a study conducted by the Indian government, the participation of women in the country’s workforce has significantly increased. With the help of the government, women are contributing to every sphere. But there is a need to put more effort into this so that their participation rises further,” the president said.

Men should identify the capabilities of women and help them fulfil their dreams. Every woman reaches her goal after many hurdles. But hurdles created for a woman can also decrease the speed of the country’s growth, she said.

“We call our country ‘matrubhoomi’ (motherland) and this way we show our respect towards women. Respecting women has been a part of our culture, and it should also be reflected in the value system of every family,” she said.

Talking about the government schemes, she said the state was providing stipend to students during their apprenticeship, which will give them confidence.