Hyderabad, March 8: Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and the Chief Ministers of the Telugu states greeted women on the occasion of International Women's Day on Sunday.
Nazeer conveyed his wishes to the women of Andhra Pradesh on the occasion of International Women's Day.
"Women in our country have always played a significant role in our freedom movement and in upholding national integrity, peace, and harmony. International Women's Day is celebrated to highlight the achievements of women in society, politics, and the global economy, and to raise awareness about their right to equality, justice, and dignity. In our society, women play an undisputed leadership role in family traditions and in nation-building," he said.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his best wishes to the women and mothers of Telugu households.
The women's empowerment movement, which began with granting equal property rights to girls, continues today in a way that transforms women into entrepreneurs. With women's advancement as the goal, the coalition government is implementing programs such as "Talliki Vandanam," free RTC bus travel under "Stree Shakti," the "Deepam-2" free gas cylinder scheme, and NTR Bharosa widow pension.
"Through the Mega DSC, we have provided teaching jobs to 7,955 women and police constable jobs to 993 women. We are implementing gratuity for Anganwadi workers and ASHA workers. We have set the goal of making five lakh women entrepreneurs, and so far, we have made one lakh women as micro, MSME entrepreneurs," he said.
"Prioritizing women's health security, we, in collaboration with the Central government, have launched a free vaccine program to protect women from cervical cancer. We are implementing all necessary programs for women's advancement, safety, dignity, and freedom. Seeking your cooperation and partnership to achieve even greater successes in women's empowerment - best wishes on Women's Day," CM Naidu added.
Extending his heartfelt greetings to all women, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that "Naari Shakti is the strength and soul of our society, and we appreciate the strength, patience, love, and sacrifice of women."
He said that the state government remains committed to implementing various welfare and development programmes for the empowerment of women.