New Delhi, Sep 22 (Agency) Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel on Wednesday reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions an India with larger role for women. Delivering an inaugural address at national webinar on Empowering Women, Building Gender Parity as part of webinar series on Good Governance, Patel highlighted various initiatives of government like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samridhi Yojana and Fellowship/Scholarships for women from deprived section intended to improve the life of the women. Delivering the inaugural address, the Minister said Gender Parity is not just good for women, it is good for the society and for the nation.
The Minister stressed upon the need for having equal rights, equal roles and equal opportunity for men and women so that they contribute equally in all dimensions of life. The Minister added, focus must be on increasing women’s access to resources, her control over life and her decision-making rights. Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission today organised national webinar on Empowering Women, Building Gender Parity as part of webinar series on Good Governance being held from September 17 to October 7.