New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- "It is my conviction that women will play the most important role in creating Viksit Bharat."

This quote by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview to PTI on Sunday, 15 February, highlights the important role of women in India's path to Viksit Bharat.

PM Modi's thoughtful sentence brings focus on increasing the participation of women in various sectors of the country. Women constitute over 48% of the Indian population; hence, their empowerment will play a key role in economic growth, social progress, and long-term national development.

Over the years, the Prime Minister has often spoken about the integral role of women in the country and praised their active participation in various sectors of the economy. ...