New Delhi, March 8 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday extended his greetings on International Women's Day and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives for women empowerment, including the 33 per cent reservation for women and the abolition of triple talaq.

Speaking on the occasion, Sawant highlighted the efforts of the state's Women and Child Department in organising programs across Goa to promote respect for women.

"I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my sisters and mothers across the country on this occasion of Women's Day. Various programs have been organised in Goa to demonstrate respect for women, and I congratulate those who participated in them," he said.

Sawant also emphasised the Goa government's commi...