In the war of 1971, our airfield in Bhuj was destroyed by enemies; then the women of Kutch made an airstrip overnight without caring about their lives, for the convenience of the Indian Army's fight. It's historic: PM Narendra Modi at a seminar on #InternationalWomensDay in Kutch 
The priority of the country today lies in the full participation of women in India's development journey, which is why we're stressing on reducing the problems faced by our women... we made over 11 crore toilets, under our Swachh Bharat Mission: PM Modi on #InternationalWomensDay
We increased maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. We have made strict laws for the safety of women in workplace. There has also been a provision of death penalty for heinous crimes like rape. Govt is also trying to raise the age of marriage of daughters to 21 years: PM Modi
Today, the country is promoting greater roles for daughters in the armed forces, admission of girls in Sainik Schools has started. You have a big role in 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'; to encourage girls. Govt is starting a new drive,to celebrate girls' admission to schools: PM Modi
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