President Murmu to Lead Celebration on International Women’s Day in Delhi

The Government of India will be celebrating International Women’s Day on 8^th March 2025.

The Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD) is holding a national level conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on the theme “Nari Shakti Se Viksit Bharat”. The President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the National Conference. The event will also be graced by Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, and Minister of State, Smt. Savitri Thakur, along with senior officials and distinguished guests. On this occasion, mega campaign through #SheBuildsBharat is also being organised.

आइए, माननीय महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्री श्रीमती अन्नपूर्णा देवी के साथ जुड़ें और गर्व व उत्साह के साथ महिला दिवस पर नारी शक्ति के अद्भुत योगदान का सम्मान करें!#SheBuildsBharat @Annapurna4BJP | @savitrii4bjp | @PMOIndia | @EduMinOfIndia | @MSJEGOI | @PIBWCD | @MIB_India pic.twitter.com/tqqbtu26dP

— Ministry of WCD (@MinistryWCD) March 6, 2025

The event will witness the participation of women officers from the armed forces and para military forces and Delhi police along with My Bharat volunteers, Anganwadi Workers, ASHA workers, Self Help Group members etc. Additionally, lady officers from various Ministries/ Departments have been invited to participate in the event. The event will also mark the presence of representatives from international organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, UN Women, UNDP, UNFPA etc.

After the inaugural session, the day will continue with a valuable high Level Panel Discussion.

On the sidelines of the above event, three technical sessions will be organized to bring together renowned women leaders from STEM, business, sports, media, and governance.

Trailblazers and Luminaries – Looking Back and Forging Ahead on the 50th Anniversary of International Women’s Day

This session will bring together renowned women leaders from STEM, business, sports, media, and governance to share their experiences and inspire future generations.

Capitalizing on Women Power – Breakthroughs in Financial Inclusion

This session will focus on financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and empowering women in the economy.

Women in Leadership – Panchayat to Parliament

A dedicated discussion on policies and frameworks to accelerate gender equality through political leadership.

A unique Digital Media and Interactive Zone will engage participants through real-time discussions, multimedia exhibits, and storytelling initiatives, showcasing the contributions of women in shaping a progressive India.

The proceedings will be livestreamed on Doordarshan, Webcast link, the Ministry of Women, and Child Development’s social media platforms and World Bank Live for widespread reach and engagement.

The Government of India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, remains steadfast in its mission to empower women through transformative policies and initiatives. As India moves forward on the path of development, Nari Shakti will continue to be the cornerstone of a self-reliant and prosperous Bharat.