KATRA, OCTOBER 09 - Stressing the need for providing ample opportunities and conducive environment to the girls, Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture, Tourism, Horticulture, Floriculture and Parks Priya Sethi said that they have the talent and capabilities which need to be nurtured so that they outshine and create a niche for themselves in the field of their choice.
"Women empowerment is pre-requisite for societal progress and prosperity for which the present government is determined", maintained the Minster.
The Minister was speaking at the women wrestling competition during the 12th Mission Dosti, Rustam-e-International Indian Style Dangal held as a part of the Navratra festival at Katra.
Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Information Technology, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, CA&PD, Tribal affairs, Labour and Employment, Relief and Rehabilitation Ajay Nanda was the guest of honour on the occasion.
The wrestling Navratra Festival Committee in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board , J&K Tourism Department, J&K Bank , J&K Police, NHPC, LIC, SBI, J&K Sports Council and HDFC Bank today organized 12th Mission Dosti, Rustam-e-International Indian Style Dangal.
While appreciating the women wrestlers, Priya said that girls are showing their abilities in every field and bringing laurels for their family and country .
Reiterating the commitment of the government at the centre and state towards women empowerment, the Minister said that various women centric schemes being implemented in the country are ensuring socio economic emancipation of the women folk who are equal stakeholders in progress and development of the nation.
Stressing on 'Beti Bachao, Beti padhao and Beti khelao, Ms Sethi said that Women are excelling in every field, be it the education or sports'.
She further said that the present Government is committed to promote tourism in the state and concerted efforts are on in this direction to develop requisite infrastructure to optimally tap the tourism potential of all the regions
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