Shimla, Sept. 15 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said that women have an important role in the development of society and they are touching new heights in every field of life.

He was addressing the 'Nari Tu Narayani' programme organised by a local daily Himachal Dastak here on Monday, a release said.

CM Sukhu expressed happiness that this programme was celebrated in honour of women for their great achievements in various fields. There was a time when women were confined to household chores, and the inclination towards educating girls in society was very low. They were also prevented from working outside the house.

According to the release, the Himachal CM stated that for a long time, half the ...