On the occasion of International Women's Day today, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, launched the National Nutrition Mission, and expansion of the coverage of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme, at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan.
The Prime Minister interacted with District Magistrates of aspirational districts. He also interacted with beneficiary mothers and girl children of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme.
The Prime Minister awarded certificates to the best performing districts under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Smt. Vasundhara Raje, said that she is happy that the Prime Minister chose Rajasthan for the launch of a vital scheme and the expansion of another. Rajasthan will always support the efforts of the Prime Minister towards women empowerment, she added.
Addressing the large gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that through the power of technology, the entire nation is connected with Jhunjhunu. He appreciated Jhunjhunu district for furthering the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao movement. He said there is no question of discrimination based on gender.
The Prime Minister stressed on the importance of girls getting access to quality education, just like boys.
Emphasizing that a daughter is not a burden, he said girls are bringing pride and glory for our nation, and excelling in several fields.
The Prime Minister also spoke of the importance of providing proper nutrition to children. He said Mission Indradhanush has brought an extremely positive change in the lives of women and children.
With the power of technology the entire nation is connected with Jhunjhunu.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 8, 2018
I am here in Jhunjhunu to commend this district for furthering the #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao movement: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/GV4fRhII6B #NariShakti4NewIndia
There is no question of discrimination based on gender. Everyone is equal: PM @narendramodi in Rajasthan #NariShakti4NewIndia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 8, 2018
Important that girls get access to quality education, just like boys do: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 8, 2018
'बेटा-बेटी एक' भाव के लिए हमें एक सामाजिक और जन आंदोलन खड़ा करने की जरूरत : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 8, 2018
A daughter is not a burden.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 8, 2018
Please look around us- see how girls are bringing pride and glory for our nation. They are excelling in several fields: PM @narendramodi #NariShakti4NewIndia
बेटी बोझ नहीं, बेटी पूरे परिवार की आन-बान और शान होती हैं : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 8, 2018
Important to provide proper nutrition to children: PM @narendramodi #NariShakti4NewIndia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 8, 2018
Mission Indradhanush has brought an extremely positive change in the lives of women and children: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 8, 2018
