Deepika Padukone, Sindhu take up PM Modi's Bharat Ki Laxmi initiative

This Diwali, Deepika Pukone and sports icon PV Sindhu shine bright as y carry  torch for PM Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative. In video shared by Sindhu, also featuring Deepika, talks about initiative that aims at bringing to light  commendable work done by women across nation. Watch video here -

PM Modi Pitches For 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' Campaign To Hour Achievements Of Indian Women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to launch a campaign to hour daughters who have me a mark with ir achievements in various fields for public good.  prime minister said on Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is welcomed in homes as it is believed that she brings prosperity and happiness.

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"Daughters are considered as Lakshmi in our culture. Can't we felicitate daughters in our vills and cities by holding public programmes?" he suggested in his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' rio dress. He said re are several women in society who are making a mark by ir talent.

"re are several daughters, daughters-in-law who are doing exceptional work ... some are teaching poor children, some are spreing awareness about health and sanitation. Many are serving as doctors, engineers ... as lawyers, y are helping in delivery of justice. society can identify such daughters and hour m across India," he said.

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Modi, who is kwn for extensively using social media to connect with people, said ir work can be highlighted on social media platforms using hashtag "BharatKiLakshmi". Modi recalled success of "selfie with daughter" campaign to drive home his point. "Encouraging Bharat ki Lakshmi means strengning path to success of country and its people," prime minister said.

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(WITH PTI INPUTS)