New Delhi, March 8 -- Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi on Saturday said that her ministry's goal is to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to women-led development.

"Since 2014, the Indian government has been continuously celebrating women... It is our goal to fulfil PM Narendra Modi's commitment to women-led development," Annpurna Devi told reporters.

"Gender budgeting is increasing... President Droupadi Murmu is a role model for women... Her journey from a small village to our country's President inspires women to move forward," she added.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi emphasized the significance of empowering women in the development of rural India, stating that his government at the Center ha...