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President of India graces conference of women's self help groups in Bhopal

On November 16, in Bhopal, the President of India, Ms. Droupadi Murmu, attended and spoke at a meeting of women's self-help groups.

Speaking during the event, the President emphasised the need of having as many women participate as possible in order to make India an independent and developed country. Women need to feel free and unafraid in this environment in order to reach their full potential. She urged women to support one another, encourage one another, speak out for each other’s rights, and advance together along the path of progress. Women's Self Help Groups, according to her, are effective venues for uniting women and advancing them in a variety of directions. She was pleased to learn that the purpose of this conference is to advance society by empowering women.

Economic independence, according to the President, is a powerful tool for empowering women. Self-reliance in both the social and economic spheres is beneficial. Self-help groups can make a significant contribution to women's independence. In Madhya Pradesh, she pointed out, there are more than four lakh active women's self-help groups. She asserted that increased female participation in Self Help Groups would benefit the nation's economy, society, and government.

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