Empowering Women: Breaking Barriers And Inspiring Change
Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, NCW Chairperson, stresses breaking mental barriers for women's empowerment, linking cultural heritage with modern realities. She highlights the role of confident mothers in nation-building, emphasizing internal strength and unity against injustice. The discussion was held at a national convention of women leaders in Vigyan Bhavan.
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At a national convention in Vigyan Bhavan, National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar highlighted the importance of overcoming mental barriers for women's true empowerment. She emphasized that inner strength begins with breaking free from fear and self-doubt instilled by societal norms and conditioning.
Rahatkar drew on cultural references, stating that Indian civilization has traditionally viewed women as powerful entities, embodied by deities like Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga. She argued that these symbols highlight women as foundations of knowledge, prosperity, and strength rather than confining them to domestic roles.
The focus of the gathering, titled "Bharati – Nari to Narayani," was to blend India's cultural heritage with present realities to enhance women's role in nation-building. It concluded with comments on the importance of empowering mothers to build a robust nation, suggesting confident mothers bring up confident children, thus fortifying society.
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