Thread by @DrSJaishankar

Sharing perspectives on Women led Transformation with the diplomatic community as we approach #InternationalWomensDay.
Thank @smritiirani for such a stimulating discussion. Appreciate @MOS_MEA and MOS @MinistryWCD @DebasreeBJP for joining us.

#SheInspiresUs

The message that women lead the transformation towards a #NewIndia is not just a slogan. It is a fundamental and actionable belief of this Government.

#InternationalWomensDay

•110 million women got access to a toilet for the first time in their lives in the last 5 years.
•150 million Indian women received financial institutional support for their business concept under the Mudra Yojana,recognising their entrepreneurial leadership capacity

#IWD2020

•Child sex ratio has improved dramatically.
•Maternal mortality rate was arrested
•Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, Bill for Medical Termination of Pregnancy have made India a global leader in the reproductive rights of women

#IWD2020

•Better educational prospects for the girl child under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme.
•For the first time, establishment of Chairs in the name of women trailblazers in universities, colleges and technical institutions.

#IWD2020

This #InternationalWomensDay, we remember the 15 women who helped draft the Constitution of the country; pay homage to the women who contributed to academia, science & technology, mathematics and governance

#SheInspiresUs