India, March 8 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Lakhpati Didi - The respect and honour that we have received today on Women's Day makes us very happy.
Prime Minister - The world may celebrate Women's Day today, but in our values and the culture of our country, we begin with Matru Devo Bhava. For us, all 365 days are Matru Devo Bhava-not just one day.
Lakhpati Didi - In the Shivani Mahila Mandal, we work on beadwork, which is part of our Saurashtra culture. Sir, we have trained more than 400 sisters in beadwork. Among the 11 of us, three to four sisters handle marketing, while two manage all the accounts.
Prime Minister - So, the ones handling marketing travel outside?
Lakhpati Didi - Yes, Sir, to different ...