{"id":108566,"date":"2026-03-11T00:56:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T00:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=108566"},"modified":"2026-03-11T00:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T00:56:09","slug":"cm-patel-chairs-nari-gaurav-samvad-and-mata-yashoda-award-distribution-programme-on-the-occasion-of-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/2026\/03\/11\/cm-patel-chairs-nari-gaurav-samvad-and-mata-yashoda-award-distribution-programme-on-the-occasion-of-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"CM Patel chairs Nari Gaurav Samvad and Mata Yashoda Award Distribution programme on the occasion of International Women\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Dr Manisha Vakil, graces the event<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s contribution is vital to the nation\u2019s holistic development, Women bring positive change to society and the nation:- CM<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CM interacts with leading women achievers from various fields and reiterates the State Government\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s empowerment<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CM honours women with the \u201cMata Yashoda Award\u201d for their outstanding achievements <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gandhinagar, March 2026: \u00a0On the occasion of International Women\u2019s Day, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, while attending the \u201cNari Gaurav Samvad and Mata Yashoda Award Distribution\u201d programme organised by the Women and Child Development Department, stated that women play an invaluable role in the holistic development of the state and the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister of State for Women and Child Development Dr Manisha Vakil, distinguished women from various fields, were present for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the event, the Chief Minister felicitated one outstanding voluntary organisation and one outstanding woman worker with the \u201cGujarat Mahila Vikas Puraskar\u201d for their excellent work in the field of women\u2019s welfare. Additionally, the \u201cMata Yashoda Award\u201d was also presented to the best-performing Mukhya Sevika, Anganwadi workers, and Tedagar sisters from four zones of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CM interacted with leading women from fields such as sports, social service, defence, industry, art and culture, and education, and expressed the State Government\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s empowerment. He also highlighted the State Government\u2019s schemes promoting women\u2019s welfare and health security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CM expressed confidence that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri  Narendra Modi, the government has always supported women with the mantra of \u2018Sauno Saath, Sauno Vikas, Sauno Vishwas and Sauno Prayas\u2019 and will continue to do so in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CM further stated that when women step beyond and take up new ventures, they face several social challenges. However, those who overcome these obstacles and achieve success become an inspiration for millions of other women across the country. He described the women present at the event as true role models for society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about the model of women empowerment in Gujarat, the Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, launched several initiatives for the upliftment of women, helping many to become Atmanirbhar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At present, more than 2.70 lakh Sakhi Mandals are active in the state. Through these groups, lakhs of women have received skill development training and have been connected with employment opportunities. These figures clearly demonstrate that women are strong partners in the state\u2019s economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressing the State Government\u2019s commitment to ensuring that the girls of Gujarat excel in fields such as science and engineering, CM said that the government has implemented schemes like \u2018Namo Lakshmi\u2019 and \u2018Namo Saraswati\u2019 to encourage more girls to pursue the science stream.
 
Under these schemes, financial assistance ranging from \u20b950,000 to \u20b975,000 is provided to girl students studying in Standards 9 to 12, encouraging them to continue their education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By encouraging women entrepreneurs and their startups, a strong ecosystem has been created in the state, benefiting many women. The government is committed to encouraging more women to take up entrepreneurship and become \u2018job givers\u2019 instead of \u2018job seekers\u2019. CM added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further added that the government is actively considering providing additional financial assistance by including women engaged in \u2018home-based startups\u2019 under relevant categories to encourage them in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this occasion, Minister of State for Women and Child Development Dr Manisha Vakil lauded the contributions of women in the state. Emphasising the theme of this year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day, she said that when we give something to society, we receive much more in return. Women naturally possess a spirit of sacrifice and dedication. This spirit will strengthen women economically and socially while giving a new identity to their contributions to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Minister further stated that the State Government remains committed to women\u2019s education, safety, and health. She added that the \u201cNari Gaurav Samvad\u201d programme has been organised to provide a platform where women\u2019s issues and suggestions can directly reach the government, enabling timely action and necessary improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Minister also interacted with women honoured with the Padma Shri, women recognised by NITI Aayog, women working in the social sector, renowned personalities from sports and arts, those doing outstanding work in the field of education, and women associated with the state\u2019s cultural handicrafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These distinguished women also commended the State Government\u2019s approach and planning for women\u2019s welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department, Shri Rakesh Shankar, welcomed everyone and presented the outline of the entire event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Ranjit Kumar Singh, Commissioner of ICDS, along with officials of the department, were present for the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Information Department, Gujarat<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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