NE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT BUREAU
NEW DELHI/GANDHINAGAR/CHENNAI, MAR 8
India’s top leadership on Saturday paid rich tributes to the strength and achievements of women on International Women’s Day, underlining that “Nari Shakti” remains central to the nation’s development vision.
On International Women’s Day, I extend my greetings to all our Nari Shakti.
Across every field, women are shaping India’s progress with determination, creativity and unmatched zeal. Their achievements inspire our nation and strengthen our collective resolve to build a Viksit… https://t.co/iFLHVrtHnk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2026
Extending greetings to women across the country, Narendra Modi said the determination and creativity of women continue to power India’s growth and inspire the country’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says achievements and aspirations of women guide India’s journey toward Viksit Bharat
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah calls women the driving force behind social, scientific and economic progress
- States echo the message as leaders highlight women-led development and inclusive growth
- From grassroots empowerment to leadership roles, women shaping India’s transformation across sectors
- Leaders pledge stronger opportunities, safety and dignity for women in the decade ahead
“On International Women’s Day, I extend my greetings to all our Nari Shakti. Across every field, women are shaping India’s progress with determination, creativity and unmatched zeal. Their achievements inspire our nation and strengthen our collective resolve to build a Viksit Bharat,” the Prime Minister said in a series of posts on X.
Highlighting the government’s focus on women-led development, Modi said several flagship schemes and initiatives have been designed with women’s empowerment at their core.
“Empowerment of women is at the core of our various schemes and initiatives. We remain committed to creating opportunities that enable every woman to realise her full potential and contribute to India’s journey of development,” he added.
The Prime Minister also shared glimpses of how grassroots initiatives over the past decade have helped transform the lives of women, enabling them to become leaders in entrepreneurship, governance and community development.
Amit Shah Highlights Women as Drivers of Progress
Warm greetings to our Nari Shakti on International Women's Day.
Humankind is indebted to the peerless role Nari Shakti plays in society. Nurturing generations and driving scientific and economic progress, they contribute to every aspect of our lives. This deep gratitude drives…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 8, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended greetings to women, emphasising their indispensable role in shaping society and national progress.
“Warm greetings to our Nari Shakti on International Women’s Day. Humankind is indebted to the peerless role Nari Shakti plays in society,” Shah said.
He noted that women contribute across every sphere of life—from nurturing families to advancing science and economic growth.
“Nurturing generations and driving scientific and economic progress, they contribute to every aspect of our lives. This deep gratitude drives Modi Ji’s vision of women-led development, where women are no longer just witnesses to progress but the changemakers who pave our journey to greatness,” he said.
Women Power Driving India’s Development
Leaders across the country echoed similar sentiments, highlighting how women are increasingly shaping India’s future in education, entrepreneurship, science, governance and social leadership.
From self-help groups in rural India to women entrepreneurs and innovators in urban centres, the expanding role of women in the economy and society reflects a broader shift toward inclusive development.
Government initiatives aimed at financial inclusion, education, health and entrepreneurship have helped strengthen women’s participation in national growth.
Vision for the Next Decade
Political leaders emphasised that ensuring equal opportunities, safety and dignity for women will remain a priority in the coming years as India advances toward its long-term development goals.
They also called upon citizens to continue supporting women’s education, leadership and economic empowerment to create a more equitable and prosperous society.
As India celebrated International Women’s Day, the message from national and state leadership was clear: the rise of Nari Shakti is inseparable from the rise of the nation itself.
