New Delhi, 02 March (H.S.): President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Delhi government's Lakhpati Beti scheme, free gas cylinders for Holi-Diwali, Saheli Pink Smart Card, and direct benefit transfer of ₹100 crore to 40,642 girls' accounts at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium today.
Addressing the gathering, Murmu hailed women's strides across sectors—from defending borders as soldiers, pioneering research as scientists, to hoisting India's tricolor at global sports arenas and leading in politics, service, administration, and business. Educating women, boosting their confidence, and providing support is our collective duty, she said.
We must assure daughters they can dream big, with us standing by to realize them.
Delhi Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, CM Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra, Cabinet Ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh attended.Murmu noted New Delhi as India's diverse capital: Empowered, educated, self-reliant Delhi women will inspire the nation.
Gupta called it a golden chapter for Nari Shakti, not mere launches but a pledge of honor and empowerment. An empowered daughter strengthens families; self-reliant women build confident societies, paving Viksit Delhi, she said, assuring opportunities, security, and respect. Dream boldly—our government stands with you.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
