Strengthening the hands of the poor top priority for the government: PM Modi

Published By : Admin | March 8, 2017 | 12:22 IST
QuoteAll our initiatives are aimed at strengthening the poor: PM Modi
QuoteThe poor of India wants an opportunity to work hard and show the skills he or she have been blessed with: PM

In his short address at the Diu airport today, PM Narendra Modi said that strengthening the hands of the poor was of top priority for the government. The PM said, “All our initiatives are aimed at strengthening the poor. The poor of India wants an opportunity to work hard and show the skills he or she have been blessed with.”

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Shri Modi also said that women must be empowered and be given equal opportunities to shine. He also noted that Diu has a ratio of 1,000 males to 1,040 females. The PM also spoke about welfare measures being undertaken by the government for fishermen in the region.

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QuoteBeti Bachao, Beti Padao has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases: PM
QuoteDistricts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements: PM

Marking 10 years of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padao movement today, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remarked that it had become a transformative, people powered initiative and drawn participation from people across all walks of life. He highlighted that Beti Bachao, Beti Padao was instrumental in overcoming gender biases and empowering girl children. Shri Modi further noted that districts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements and complimented all stakeholders who have made this movement vibrant at the grassroots level.

In a thread post on X, he wrote:

“Today we mark 10 years of the #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao movement. Over the past decade, it has become a transformative, people powered initiative and has drawn participation from people across all walks of life.”

“#BetiBachaoBetiPadhao has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and at the same time it has created the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams.”

“Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the people and various community service organisations, #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao has achieved remarkable milestones. Districts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements and awareness campaigns have instilled a deeper sense of the importance of gender equality.”

“I compliment all stakeholders who have made this movement vibrant at the grassroots level. Let us continue to protect the rights of our daughters, ensure their education and create a society where they can thrive without any discrimination. Together, we can ensure that the coming years bring even greater progress and opportunity for India’s daughters. #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao”