Apr 13 (BNP): Odisha has reiterated its commitment to women empowerment, highlighting the importance of “Women-led Development” as a central pillar of inclusive growth.
Officials said the vision shared by the Prime Minister during a recent address has brought renewed focus on strengthening and empowering women, helping them become more self-reliant and confident. The guidance was described as inspirational, especially in encouraging greater participation of women in the development journey.
The state government noted that women across the country are achieving new milestones through improved opportunities, financial independence, and growing social participation. It said that the goal of building a “Developed India” and a “Prosperous Odisha” cannot be achieved without active involvement of women in all sectors.
As part of its efforts, Odisha has introduced several initiatives aimed at improving the economic and social status of women. Among them is the Subhadra Yojana, which focuses on supporting women’s financial independence and strengthening grassroots empowerment.
ଆଜି ମାନ୍ୟବର ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @narendramodi ଜୀଙ୍କ ‘ନାରୀଶକ୍ତି ବନ୍ଦନ ସମ୍ମିଳନୀ’ ଅଭିଭାଷଣକୁ ଆଭାସୀ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଶୁଣିବାର ସୌଭାଗ୍ୟ ମିଳିଲା। ମାନ୍ୟବର ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ଦୂରଦୃଷ୍ଟିସମ୍ପନ୍ନ ମାର୍ଗଦର୍ଶନ ଆମ ମାତୃଶକ୍ତିଙ୍କୁ ସଶକ୍ତ ଓ ସ୍ୱାବଲମ୍ବୀ କରିବା ଦିଗରେ ଏକ ନୂତନ ଉର୍ଜା ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଛି।
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— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) April 13, 2026
Officials added that the state remains committed to expanding such programmes to ensure women are not only beneficiaries of development but also key contributors to it.
The government emphasized that empowering women is essential for long-term social progress and remains a core priority in its development strategy.
