KOLKATA, March 7: On the eve of International Women’s Day, President Droupadi Murmu said that educated and empowered women can contribute strongly to a prosperous and progressive nation. In a message issued on Saturday, the president asserted that women are the foundation of our society and nation.
Women have demonstrated their talent and hard work in various fields, including education, science, sports, art and defence, the president said.
Emphasising that educated, self-reliant, and empowered women can strongly contribute to a prosperous and progressive nation.
Murmu noted that young women are shaping the dreams of a new India, and they need appropriate opportunities, guidance, and encouragement.
“Let us all come together to work towards a society where women have equal opportunities and can move forward and achieve success on the basis of their capabilities,” the president said.
Murmu extended best wishes for the successful celebration of Women’s Day and for a bright future for all women.
Meanwhile. The Maharashtra government will continue to bring schemes to strengthen security, education, employment and financial support for women, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar said on Saturday.
She was speaking after unveiling the ‘Mahila Sanman Portal’ and inaugurating a cyber wellness cell launched by the Maharashtra State Commission for Women on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
MUMBAI METRO’S SPECIAL GESTURE FOR WOMEN’S DAY
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) will operate two stations on Line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, entirely with women staff on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day.
In a statement issued on Saturday, MMRC said the initiative will see operations at Marol Naka Metro Station and CSMT Metro Station handled completely by women personnel throughout the day as a symbol of women empowerment.
A total of 85 women staff members will manage various operational roles, including station control, ticketing, passenger assistance, security, maintenance support and housekeeping across different shifts, the statement said.
The corporation currently has 27 women train operators who play a key role on the Aqua Line, it said.
Overall, 1,388 women personnel are associated with MMRC, including office staff as well as those working across operations, ticketing, housekeeping and security services, the statement informed.
“This initiative highlights MMRC’s commitment to promoting gender equality and encouraging greater participation of women in the urban transport sector,” the statement said.
MMRC operates Mumbai’s only 33.5-km underground metro line running between Cuffe Parade station in south Mumbai and Aarey JVLR station in the western suburbs. (PTI)
