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.