International Women's Day 2022: President Kovind says, empower daughters to make them self-reliant

On the eve of International Women's Day, which is celebrated every year on March 8, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, in his message, has extended warm greetings to all women.

“I extend warm greetings and best wishes to all women on International Women’s Day,” President Kovind said in a message released by the President's Secretariat.

He said that Indian women are making a significant impact and playing a vital role in the development process in the country. In his message, he said, “Today when the world is continuously changing, Indian women are making a significant impact in their personal & social lives as well in the national arena. They are also playing an important role in the development process of our country.”

President Kovind highlights the need to empower the daughters so that they become self-reliant and achieve their aspirations.

“It is important to empower our daughters to make them self-reliant. It would enable them to achieve their aspirations even while fulfilling their responsibilities vis-à-vis their family, society and nation,” he said.

President Kovind added, “This day is also an occasion to reiterate our resolve to ensure safety, dignity and prosperity of women. We must give our sisters and daughters opportunities to realize their potential and hence contribute to nation-building.”