New Delhi, March 7 Highlighting the need to establish a "correct narrative" about women's role in Indian society, Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief V Shantha Kumari said on Saturday that women have been given great importance in Indian culture, but some people use certain scriptures to suggest that they face exploitation in the country.
Inaugurating a two-day national convention of women thought leaders at Vigyan Bhavan, Kumari noted that women in India are playing leading roles in various domains, from space science to Operation Sindoor.
"We all know that women have been given great importance in Indian culture. Women are the backbone of society and are a strong force. Therefore, from 'nari (woman)', she can transform into 'narayani'," the Samiti chief said.
"Yet some people, citing some scriptures and the names of a few individuals like Manu, invoke the discussion that exploitation is taking place here," she said, stressing the need to establish a correct narrative about women's role in Indian society and culture.
The convention, titled "Bharati – Nari to Narayani", is being organized by the Bharatiya Vidvat Parishad in association with the Rashtra Sevika Samiti and Sharanya at Vigyan Bhavan. The Rashtra Sevika Samiti, founded in 1936, functions as a women's organization parallel to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for men.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also spoke at the inaugural session. She said capable women in positions of responsibility should help other women by providing the support and opportunities needed to move forward.
Women must work together to ensure that the next generation of girls gets better opportunities, Gupta said. The chief minister said the country is progressing, and it is important that daughters receive the courage and opportunities that many women earlier could not get.
