India playing active role in social and economic upliftment: President Droupadi Murmu

IEP Chandigarh, February 9

President Droupadi Murmu said that India, while presiding over the G-20, is playing an active role in social and economic upliftment. With the inclusion of values, India’s identity is being established globally. The country is constantly changing and today with economic prosperity, India is becoming a leader with 5th position in the world.

        The President was addressing the National Convention organized on the theme ‘Women as Foundation of Value Based Society’ at Brahma Kumaris Om Shanti Retreat Centre in Gurugram’s Bahora Kalan on Thursday. The President inaugurated the seminar by lighting the lamp. On her arrival here, the President was jointly welcomed by Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya and Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal. The President also visited the Spiritual Art Gallery and 2D Rangoli at the Om Shanti Retreat Centre premises.

        Addressing the seminar, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu said, “While the government is fulfilling its responsibility for women empowerment in the society, every person should admire it and take inspiration from their working style. Today, India is establishing its dominance globally on the strength of its values.”

        She said that by taking steps towards social development with spiritual thinking, a value-based society is being built. The President appreciated the work being done by the Brahma Kumaris Divine Institute in the interest of the society and the role being played in spreading the message of spiritual thinking to the masses.

President calls upon women to play important role in bringing change in society

        Smt. Droupadi Murmu said that today women are performing better than men in every field. “Be it science, arts, education, engineering or political field, women have raised their flags of success at every level,” she added.

        The President said that mother is the first mentor and teacher for children, who makes them cultured. “Similarly, we have given the status of mother to the earth, but in the modern era; the environment is being harmed, for which everyone needs to be aware. Women can play an important role in this initiative,” she said.

Important role of women in inculcation of moral values: Governor

        Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya said that today women have an important role in establishing and improving moral values in the society. “In our scriptures, it has been said that where women are respected, gods reside there. Sacrifice, penance, restraint and dedication of mothers and sisters in the society is incomparable,” he added.

        He said that today women need to be educated and self-reliant. “The centre and the state government are making efforts in this direction. As a result of this, today the daughters of the country are holding important positions ranging from teachers, doctors to the army,” said Sh. Dattatraya.

        Referring to India’s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot Shivangi Singh, the Governor said that her achievement has shown a new path of success to other daughters of India as well. Citing the great culture of the country, he said that the world has learned the lesson of culture and civilization from India only.

        On the occasion, Union Minister of State, Sh. Rao Inderjit Singh, Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Director General of Police, Sh. PK Aggarwal, ADGP CID, Sh. Alok Mittal, Rajyogini BK Chakradhari, Rajyogi BK Brijmohan, BK Mohini, BK Shivani, BK Asha among others were present.