New Delhi, August 14
The Ministry of Women and Child Development hosted 161 field functionaries, along with their companions, from across the nation at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday for an interactive session with the Minister of State, Savitri Thakur.
These dedicated field functionaries are instrumental in the implementation of key schemes such as 'Anganwadis', 'Sakhi One-Stop Centres', 'Sankalp Hubs for Empowerment of Women', Child Welfare Committees, and District Child Protection Units.
The event began with an introductory address by Savitri Thakur, who emphasized the indispensable role of grassroots efforts in empowering women and ensuring child welfare throughout the country.
These remarkable women, representing various States and Union Territories, were applauded for their unwavering commitment and have been specially invited, along with their companions, to attend the 78th Independence Day Ceremony at the Red Fort on August 15.
In her address to the gathering Savitri Thakur highlighted the crucial role these women play in advancing the goal of Viksit Bharat as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
She said, "Empowered women are the foundation of a strong nation. Through initiatives like Mission Shakti, Mission Poshan 2.0, and Mission Vatsalya, we are fortifying this foundation. Today, from Anganwadi workers to representatives of One-Stop Centers, every woman has set a new standard in driving societal change. Your dedication and hard work are leading the women and children of India towards a brighter future. We are deeply grateful for your role in this journey of progress and look forward to working together with you to build a Viksit Bharat."
The event concluded with the field functionaries sharing their experiences and expressing their enthusiasm for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations and their visit to Delhi.
Monika Sharma, one of the invitees and a dedicated worker at the HUB for Empowerment of Women in the remote area of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district expressed her excitement and pride about being invited as a special guest to the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort.
She said, "I am proud and honoured to receive this invitation from the Government of India. It fills me with immense happiness to be part of this historic event and to support the vision of Women-Led Development."
Savitri Devi, an Anganwadi worker from Jharkhand, expressed her immense happiness upon receiving an invitation to the Independence Day celebration in Delhi. She said, "This feels like a dream come true for me. I am deeply grateful for this honour. This has been a dream of mine ever since I was a child. My family is also proud and filled with joy at this recognition."
The Ministry also hosted 10 awardees of the 'Nari Shakti Puruskar', who got the opportunity to share their work and interact with the Minister of State. In recognition of their continued hard work, they were felicitated by the Minister for State.