Bhubaneswar: Highlighting the contribution of women to the country, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said women empowerment is no longer a slogan, but it has become a reality to a large extent.
Addressing the second convocation of Rama Devi Women’s University, her alma mater, she said the students here should feel proud as girl students, that is, as representatives of women.
“Women in India have played an important role since ages. From management of family to governance of the country, from literature, music and dance to leadership, women have proved their mettle in every field,” she pointed out.
The President got emotional while remembering her days at the institution. She said the love and affection of the teachers of that time is unforgettable. She said that she is still in touch with many of classmates from that time.
“This great educational institution has always been a source of inspiration in her life” Murmu maintained.
Expressing pleasure over the increasing representation of women in Parliament, the President said it is a great achievement of Indian democracy that for the first time the number of women parliamentarians has crossed 100. This is a good sign for the future of our democracy, she added.
She advised the students to keep faith in their abilities. Because, they would enter another university viz University of Life after completing studies from this university.
