Empowerment of women is pivotal for the empowerment of J&K: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha honoured the women achievers of Kashmir division at a felicitation event organized by Chinar Corps, today, an official press release informed.
It said in his address, the LG congratulated all the women achievers who have carved a niche for themselves and inspired other women to dream and accomplish new heights of success in various fields.
He lauded the initiative of Chinar Corps to empower ‘Nari Shakti’ and acknowledged their contribution to nation-building.
“Empowerment of women is pivotal for the empowerment of J&K UT. In the last few years, J&K administration has given priority to women empowerment based on the principles of equality, equal rights and equal opportunities as enshrined in the Constitution,” the LG said.
“I am proud to say that half of our population has made an immense contribution in the prosperity and growth of UT,” he said.
The LG highlighted several schemes and programmes being implemented in J&K, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which are intended for holistic empowerment of women and realizing their full potential.
“We have taken several steps through schemes of NRLM, Mission Youth, JKTPO, Industry & Commerce for the speedy economic empowerment of women in urban and rural areas,” he added.
“In academics, our daughters are scripting new history and charting a new future with new confidence and a sense of self-esteem,” the LG said.
On the occasion, women achievers were felicitated by the LG for their extraordinary contribution in diverse fields like Education, Law, Entrepreneurship, Social Work, Health, Literary, Sports, Journalism.
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; Maj Gen Mohit Seth, GoC Kilo Force, senior officers from Army, eminent personalities from diverse fields and family members of women achievers were present.
