Navsari, March 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasized that respecting women is the first step towards a nation's development and in this spirit, Bharat has now taken the path of women-led development.

Addressing a public gathering after launching various schemes, including G-SAFAL and G-MAITRI in Navsari, PM Modi said, "I am the wealthiest person because my account is filled with the blessings of mothers and sisters, and this blessing continues to grow."

"Women have been called 'Narayani. ' Respecting women is the first step toward the development of a nation. That is why, to create a developed India and to accelerate the nation's growth, India has now taken the path of women-led development. Our government gives the h...