UN Women India and Ministry of Women and Child Development marked India’s constitutional history and contributions of the great women visionaries, on the occasion of Constitution Day, with a commitment to uphold the fundamentals of an equal and just republic that is cherished in the country’s foundation charter.
In his opening remarks, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Indevar Pandey said, “The history of the Indian struggle would be incomplete without mentioning the contributions of women. The sacrifices made by women of India will always occupy the foremost place.”
There were three panel discussions in the celebration with prominent dignitaries, various government officials and subject matter experts from UN Women India. The topics encompassed ‘Women’s Leadership in the Making of the Constitution of India’, ‘Celebrating Unsung Sheroes-An Ode to Women Freedom Fighters’ and ‘Women Shaping their Future-A vision for the next 25 years.’
Susan Jane Ferguson, UN Women India Country Representative, said, “Let’s honour the sheer indomitable will of the women in their country, and everywhere-past, present and future, who’ve demonstrated the courage and commitment to bring about a just and equal society.”
Hon’ble Union Minister, Minister of Women and Child Development, Govt. of India, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani said, “We’ve had the opportunity to honour the excellence and determination of so many women of India, especially those women of history who took part in writing the Indian Constitution. This constitution was not given to us. We gave it to ourselves. Let us remind ourselves on Constitution Day the things the Indian Constitution stands for-justice to all, appeasement to none.”
Irani also asked the audiences to remember the contributions of freedom fighters and our Constitution particularly those of women who are celebrated today and thousands unrecognised.
