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President Pranab Mukherjee, who presented 'Nari Shakti Puruskars' for the year 2015 at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of International Women's Day said it is intolerable that in this day and age, women are still being exposed to barbaric brutality and violence because they are women. (PTI)
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President Pranab Mukherjee on Women's Day: "We must remind ourselves most emphatically and as often as we can, that every member of our society male or female has, equally, the right to live in security, peace and dignity. Violence or fear of violence reduces the freedom and development of everyone, particularly our women and children." (PTI)
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President Pranab Mukherjee on Women's Day: "On this day, let us all, government, civil society and public at large, pledge to work together for developing relevant legal, administrative and other measures to ensure the safety and security of our mothers and sisters." (PTI)
President Pranab Mukherjee on Women's Day: "The mind sets of our people must evolve. They must realise that it is in society's own interest to create the conditions for their women to freely exercise choices at home and in the workplace without restrictions or fear. Gender equality is a key driver for inclusive economic growth and social progression." (PTI) -
President Pranab Mukherjee on Women's Day: "Best practices for the development of women – that have worked well at the grassroots in States and Union Territories should be adopted and up-scaled in Government of India schemes. The key – and urgent – priority is to develop a comprehensive approach to the holistic empowerment of women. An effective convergence of all elements – social, economic or political – could serve to facilitate this." (PTI)
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President Pranab Mukherjee on Women's Day: "The best thermometer to the progress of a nation is its treatment of its women. All nations have attained greatness by paying proper respect to women. That country and that nation which do not respect women have never become great, nor ever will be in future." (President was quoting Swami Vivekananda). (PTI)
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