Empowering Women: The Key to a Developed India by 2047

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of women's participation in realizing a developed India by 2047. Speaking at St Teresa's College centenary, she highlighted increased Gender Budget allocation and growth of women-led MSMEs. She praised Kerala's favorable gender ratio and the success of women leaders in various fields.

President Droupadi Murmu has underscored the crucial role of women in leveraging India's demographic dividend to achieve the Viksit Bharat by 2047 vision. Addressing the centenary celebrations at St Teresa's College, Murmu highlighted the growth in Gender Budget allocation and the doubling of women-led MSMEs since 2011.

Kerala's favorable gender ratio and its contribution to women's leadership were celebrated, exemplified by figures like Ammu Swaminathan and Justice Anna Chandy. Murmu also applauded the college's initiatives, such as Project SLATE and collaborations with Radio Kochi 90 FM, for promoting sustainability and community engagement.

The President inspired the students to make life choices with clarity and courage, emphasizing that a society led by women leaders would be more humane and efficient. She urged them to demonstrate the effectiveness of women-driven development after completing their education.