CM Rekha Gupta participates in ‘Shakti Walk’ at Kartavya Path, calls women’s leadership the strength of the nation

Women are not only the backbone of families but also powerful partners in nation-building: CM Rekha Gupta

Empowered women will ensure the progress of society and the nation: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, March 2026 : On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a special display of women’s strength was witnessed on Sunday at the historic Kartavya Path in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta participated in the ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’, organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, along with Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smt. Annapurna Devi and Union Ministers of State Smt. Anupriya Patel and Smt. Savitri Thakur.

The walk commenced from India Gate and covered a distance of nearly two kilometres before concluding at Vijay Chowk. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the initiative is an inspiring effort dedicated to honouring women, their leadership and their contributions to society.

The Chief Minister said that in today’s India, women are not only the foundation of families and society but are also emerging as strong partners in nation-building. Under the leadership and inspiration of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, women today are holding leadership roles at the highest levels and are excelling in fields such as science, administration, entrepreneurship, education, sports and defence.

She said that the ‘Shakti Walk’ is not merely an event but a collective pledge to honour and empower women. It provides an important platform to recognise the role, contribution and leadership of women in society. She added that the strength, sensitivity and leadership of women are capable of guiding society towards a new direction.

The Chief Minister further said that the day is not only an occasion to celebrate the achievements of women but also a moment to reaffirm the commitment to providing them with greater opportunities, security and respect. When women are empowered through access to education, healthcare, employment and leadership opportunities, the progress of both society and the nation is ensured. Such initiatives play an important role in boosting the confidence of women and bringing about positive social change.

A Grand Confluence of Women’s Empowerment

Nearly 3,000 women from various fields participated in the Shakti Walk. The participants included women from the armed forces, police, healthcare services, the sports community and government institutions, as well as grassroots workers such as Anganwadi and ASHA workers. The walk brought together women representatives from more than 150 ministries, departments and organisations on a common platform.

Special 2D and 3D installations were placed along Kartavya Path to showcase women’s contributions. The installations were themed ‘She Inspires Bharat’, ‘She Connects Bharat’, ‘She Governs Bharat’, ‘She Innovates Bharat’, ‘She Empowers Bharat’ and ‘She Nurtures Bharat’, highlighting the achievements and roles of women across different sectors.

A cultural programme dedicated to national pride was also presented at India Gate by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. After completing the Shakti Walk, participants were presented with participation medals in recognition of their enthusiasm and participation. The programme was attended by several dignitaries, including the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar.