New Delhi, March 8 President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday praised the strength and achievements of women, and urged them to realize their full potential, saying, "We are no less than anyone else."
Addressing an event organized here by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to mark International Women's Day, the president said the occasion was not only to honor women's achievements but also to reaffirm the nation's commitment to their empowerment.
Murmu highlighted women's pioneering roles in education, administration, the judiciary, the armed forces, medicine, science, technology, arts, entrepreneurship, and sports.
She noted that rural women are becoming economically self-reliant through self-help groups and are providing leadership in village development, while women continue to emerge as leaders in employment, startups, and the corporate sector.
"With opportunity and support, women can excel in every sphere," she said, adding, "Women are powerful; we are no less than others. We, too, have strength."
The president emphasized that while many achievements have been made, several obstacles still exist in ensuring women's equal participation in society. "These challenges cannot be resolved by law alone. It is necessary to change our mindset," she said.
She emphasized that parents must not discriminate between daughters and sons at home. She said mothers-in-law should not discriminate between their own daughters and daughters-in-law, and daughters-in-law should be treated as daughters.
"True equality begins with recognizing every woman as a daughter, regardless of her role in the family," she added.
She congratulated the Ministry of Women and Child Development for organizing the 'Shakti Walk - SheLeadsBharat' on Sunday as part of the International Women's Day celebrations. The event featured a walk from India Gate to Vijay Chowk.
Murmu also lauded the dedication of women from across the country who participated in the event, highlighting their commitment to India's progress and the empowerment of women nationwide.