Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumra Reddy saluted mothers and sister of the state on the occasion of the International Women’s Day. In a message, the Chief Minister hailed their sacrifice, affection, patience and perseverance to make the family and society happy and prosperous. ‘Wherever women are provided with opportunities to stand on their own feet in the political and economic arena, there will always be peace and prosperity,’ he said asking the people to take a pledge towards raising the status of women in all spheres of activities. Mr Reddy said Women’s Self Help Groups (SHG) in the state had been widely appreciated by one and all, including President Prathibha Patil.
The Chief Minister said his government was totally committed to women’s development and child welfare by implementing various economic, social, legal and empowerment schemes for women and adolescent girls. UNI