प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने नारी शक्ति पुरस्कार-2016 की सम्मानित महिलाओं संग की बातचीत 
यदि आने वाले तीन वर्षों में भारत 8 फीसदी की विकास दर से आगे बढ़ता है तो यह दुनिया के सबसे उन्नत देशों में से एक होगा: प्रधानमंत्री

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met and interacted with the recipients of the Stree Shakti Puraskar and Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2016.

During the interaction, the Prime Minister congratulated the award winners for their pioneering achievements, both in their individual capacities, and as torchbearers in their respective fields as well.

The Prime Minister said that if India can grow at 8 per cent per annum over the next three decades, it would be one of the world’s most advanced countries. He said women should be suitably enabled so that they can contribute to the maximum towards this goal.

The Prime Minister said that the Maternity Leave Bill, which was being moved in the Lok Sabha today, would enhance paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.

Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Minister for Women and Child Development, was present on the occasion.

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Chess champion Koneru Humpy meets Prime Minister
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Chess champion Koneru Humpy met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. Lauding her for bringing immense pride to India, Shri Modi remarked that her sharp intellect and unwavering determination was clearly visible.

Responding to a post by Koneru Humpy on X, Shri Modi wrote:

“Glad to have met Koneru Humpy and her family. She is a sporting icon and a source of inspiration for aspiring players. Her sharp intellect and unwavering determination are clearly visible. She has not only brought immense pride to India but has also redefined what excellence is.”