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New India needs women as equal partners, says Modi
Context:
In the 41st edition of his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast on 25th February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the need to have women as equal partners in the development of the country.
Details:
- Apart from women’s rights, Prime Minister Modi spoke at length about National Safety Day, National Science Day and issues such as clean energy.
- He has urged the people to inculcate safety in their day-to-day lives, stressing that India had to become a “risk-conscious” society.
- Prime Minister Modi has also referred to the newly launched “Gobar Dhan” scheme.
About the “Gobar Dhan” Scheme:
- It is a scheme for converting rural waste into clean energy through biogas under the government’s Swachch Bharat campaign.
- ‘Gobar Dhan’ — Galvanising Organic Bio Agro Resources would ensure a hygienic environment in villages and monetise cattle dung and solid agricultural waste.
