India, March 8 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a National Conference on the theme 'Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat' in New Delhi today (March 8, 2025). This conference is being organised by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development to celebrate the International Women's Day.

Speaking on the occasion, the President greeted fellow citizens on International Women's Day and said that this day is an occasion to honour women's achievements, raise awareness of their rights, and dedicate ourselves to promoting gender equality.

The President said that today we are celebrating the completion of 50 years of International Women's Day. There is no doubt that in ...