PM emphasizes Government efforts to further women-led development across sectors

📌 Summary:

• Marking '12 Years of Nari Shakti', PM Modi stated the Government has worked to advance women-led development, visible across sectors
• Sectors cited: financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance
• Special emphasis on women's growing role in science, space, innovation and emerging fields such as drone technology
• Highlighted active support to Self Help Groups (SHGs) for women's financial independence
• Framed Government efforts around dignity, opportunity and empowerment, calling Nari Shakti the cornerstone of nation-building

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS1 (women in society) and GS2 (women empowerment, social justice schemes).

🔑 Key Term: Women-led development — shift from women's development to women leading the development process.