As the world marks International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2023, Senior BJP Leader Basit Hayat Zargar expressed his heartiest greetings for women and their accomplishments across the world.
He said, “From leading business to our states and country, from sports industry to entertainment Industry, from academics to healthcare, women have shown and are showing exemplary contribution and a successful journey. As fellow citizens, we must acknowledge their journey, honour their contributions, respect their rights, provide them safe and dignified environment to live and work. This is the true celebration of International Womens Day.”
Referring to an inspirational statement put forward by the former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, “…Empowering women is a prerequisite for creating a good nation, when women are empowered, society with stability is assured. Empowerment of women is essential as their value system leads to the development of a good family, society and ultimately a good nation…”, Basit Hayat Zargar said that he takes pride in being a part of the nation which has become one of the greatest examples of believing in ‘Women Empowerment’ and ‘Equality for women’.
“Every day women are breaking the glass ceilings in every field and their journey and achievements should be celebrated everyday, and the society should continuously strive for embracing equity and equality,” he said.
He praised the efforts of the BJP Government in introducing policies and schemes for women empowerment, women safety and development. Some of these schemes include ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme’, ‘Women Helpline Scheme’, ‘One stop Centre Scheme’, ‘Mahila E-Haat’, ‘SWADHAR Greh’, ‘Mahila Shakti Kendras (MSK)’.
“These schemes have benefited women in multiple ways by providing them Social Security, increased earning opportunities by skill development and advance training programmes, easy accessibility and availability of resources, Dignified living and working places. Women from all facets of the society are availing the benefits of various schemes,” he added.
