Women Leaders

January 10, 2025 3:04 PM

Women-led development central to India’s foreign policy: Jaishankar at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that women-led development has become a cornerstone of India's foreign policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the fourth plenary session of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Bhubaneswar, themed 'Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women's Leadership and Influence - Nari Shakti', Jaishankar highlighted the critical role of women in achieving the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India). He pointed out t...

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates workshop on women leaders and academic excellence

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a one-day workshop titled "Women Leaders: Shaping Academic Excellence for Viksit Bharat @ 2047", organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in New Delhi. In his keynote address, Pradhan underscored the alignment of the workshop with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing the pivotal role of women in transforming education. “Nari Shakti is a symbol of strength, resilience, and hope,” said the Minister. He acknow...