NEW DELHI: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, said that women play a very important role in the progress of Indian society and the nation. She said that educated, self-reliant and empowered women are the greatest strength of any country’s development. She also said that India is not just a piece of land, but a living nation, like a national father and a national mother.
The President expressed these views while addressing the concluding session of the two-day national conference of women thinkers titled “Bharti – Naari Se Narayani” held at Vigyan Bhawan. The conference was organised on March 7 and 8, where women thinkers from different fields across the country participated.
The President said that in Indian tradition, women are not seen only as protectors of the family but also as symbols of knowledge, strength and prosperity. She said that today Indian women are achieving remarkable success in many fields such as education, science, administration, sports, entrepreneurship, and social service, and are contributing significantly to nation-building.
She said that real progress in any society is possible only when women receive equal opportunities, respect, and security. She emphasised that women must have the freedom to make decisions, the opportunity to live with self-respect, and equal access to education and employment.
The President also said that the idea of women-led development is growing rapidly in India today. Encouraging young girls, she said, they should move forward with confidence to achieve their dreams and actively contribute to the nation’s development.
She added that when women are empowered, families, society and the nation all become stronger. She expressed confidence that Indian women, through their knowledge, leadership and sensitivity, will take the country to new heights of progress and prosperity.
At the closing ceremony, the Chief of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, V. Shanta Kumari, said that women should accept encouragement from society. By increasing our abilities, respect naturally comes to us. Our behaviour should inspire society to support us, and we should use that support to work for the upliftment of society.
She said that after gaining respect—moving from “Naari to Narayani”—women can move forward in every field. She emphasised that women should stay connected with the roots of Indian culture and take pride in it. In this way, they can become role models for others. She also said that Indian women should use their knowledge to create a positive environment around them and strengthen their families, ultimately strengthening society and the nation.
On this occasion, Shivani V., Secretary of Bhartiya Vidvat Parishad, explained the objectives of the conference. The “Bharti – Naari Se Narayani” conference aims to strengthen women’s journey from silent strength to decisive power.
Around 1,500 women thinkers from across the country participated in the conference and discussed topics such as women’s empowerment, education, leadership, self-reliance and the role of women in society.
The conference was organised by Bhartiya Vidvat Parishad, Rashtra Sevika Samiti and Sharanya Organisation. The main objective of the conference was to bring women together on one platform, share their experiences and ideas, and take meaningful steps toward women-led nation-building.
