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Nari Shakti awards- 2018

March 11 , 2019 1972 days 665 0
  • The President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Nari Shakti awards-2018 on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March.
  • Nari Shakti awards are the highest civilian honour for women in India.
  • 44 Nari Shakti awards were presented for the year 2018 and the awardees include Scientists, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, social workers, farmers, artists, masons, marine pilot, commando trainer, journalists and film-makers.
  • TN State Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Department got the award for exceptional progress in improving child sex ratio at birth under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme.

Nari Shakti Awards

  • Nari Shakti Awards, earlier known as Stree Shakti Awards, were constituted by the Government of India in the year 1991.
  • Nari Shakti Awards are conferred on eminent women and institutions rendering distinguished service to the cause of women.
  • This award is given by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
  • The recipients include both institutions and individuals.

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