"Women of Uttarakhand symbol of strength, sacrifice and dedication", says CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 7(ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings to the people of the state, especially to the Matri Shakti (women), on Saturday, on the occasion of International Women's Day.
According to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), CM Dhami said that the women of Uttarakhand have always been a symbol of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication. Women have played a vital role in the development of the state and in strengthening its social structure.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is continuously working towards ensuring the dignity, safety, and empowerment of women. He added that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both the Central and State Governments are running several schemes for the welfare of women.
He also highlighted that women have made a significant contribution to the Uttarakhand statehood movement and to the development of the state thereafter. Women's empowerment and their overall development remain among the top priorities of the state government.
The Chief Minister further stated that through 68,000 self-help groups, around 500,000 women in the state are being economically empowered under the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, and more than 200,000 women have already become Lakhpati Didis. Women in the state are also being provided 30 per cent reservation in government jobs and 33 per cent reservation in cooperative societies.
CM Dhami also said that the government has fulfilled its promise to the people by implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, which is also linked to ensuring respect and rights for women. Efforts are being made to strengthen women's economic independence through skill development initiatives.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister wished happiness, prosperity, and a bright future to all women of the state. He expressed confidence that with the cooperation and participation of Matri Shakti, Uttarakhand will achieve new milestones of development and progress. (ANI)