Women's Day: Prez Kovind honours centenarian athlete with Nari Shakti Puraskar

On occasion of International Women's Day, President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday will give away Nari Shakti Puraskar at a function in Rashtrapati Bhawan. National Award is given annually to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of ir exceptional work towards cause of women empowerment, especially for vulnerable and marginalized women.  awardees are; 

Arfa Jan from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar will be awarded for her role in revival of dying crafts of State.  Bhudevi from Telangana will receive  award for helping women in tribal areas develop entrepreneurship

Furrmore, Centenarian athlete Man Kaur will be conferred prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar for 2019 on March 8 for her exceptional contribution towards women empowerment.  Anshu Jamsenpa, first Indian woman mountaineer who climbed Mt. Everest twice in 5 days will also be awarded hour.

International Women's Day is celebrated globally every year on March 8 to mark social, ecomic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating equality.

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President Ramnath Kovind extends wishes

President Ramnath Kovind on Sunday also extended his greetings and best wishes to women in India and across globe. Taking to Twitter, President urged everyone to ensure safety and respect for women.

He also called Women's Day an occasion to "celebrate untiring efforts and crucial role of women in building a better society, nation, and world."

me for International Women’s Day this year is “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”, according to United Nations Women.

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