Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the “Nari Tu Narayani” program organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day at the Main Sevak Sadan in Dehradun. During the event, the Chief Minister honored 38 senior women from across the state who have done outstanding work in fields such as education, social service, entrepreneurship, environmental conservation, agriculture, culture, and water conservation.
Extending greetings on International Women’s Day, the Chief Minister said that today’s event honors those women whose sacrifice, struggle, affection, and values have strengthened the foundation of families, society, and the nation. He said that generations move forward and society continues to progress through the love, sacrifice, and blessings of women.
Maternal Power Described as the Strength of Society
The Chief Minister said that as mothers, women sacrifice many comforts of their lives to help their children move forward. Senior women are also the guardians of culture, traditions, and life values within families.
He added that the contribution of Uttarakhand’s maternal power is extremely inspiring. Women of the state not only manage their families but also play an important role in agricultural activities and continue to move forward with strength even in difficult circumstances.
Emphasis on Respect and Empowerment of Senior Women
The Chief Minister said that serving senior citizens and elderly mothers is a collective responsibility of everyone. The state government is running several welfare schemes for the empowerment of women, especially senior women.
He said that through schemes such as old-age pension and widow pension, financial assistance is being provided to women. In addition, efforts are being made to strengthen healthcare facilities for the elderly and improve arrangements for old-age homes in various districts.
He added that the state government is also providing free religious pilgrimage facilities to senior citizens so that every elderly mother can live with dignity, security, and self-respect.
Women’s Contribution Inspires Society
During the program, Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya said that women who perform outstanding work in different fields become a source of inspiration for society. She added that an active life is an empowered life and that women’s empowerment begins at home and extends to society and the nation.
Program Theme and Selection Process
Secretary Chandresh Kumar Yadav said that the theme of this year’s program was “Give to Gain.”
According to this theme, senior women aged above 60 years who are still active and contributing to society in various fields were honored.
He explained that for the awards, one woman each from the lower, middle, and upper income groups was selected from every district through a transparent process so that inspiring women from different sections of society could be recognized.
On this occasion, several senior women from different districts were honored. The program was also attended by Tribal Advisory Council Vice Chairman Geeta Ram Gaud, along with many officials and distinguished guests.
