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Women and Child Development calls for nominations for 2018 Nari Shakti Puraskar
The Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for this years Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian honour for women in India
New Delhi: The Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for this year's 'Nari Shakti Puraskar', the highest civilian honour for women in India.
The coveted award is conferred on those exceptional women and institutions who have been working incessantly towards the cause of women empowerment.
The president confers the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' on International Women's Day every year.
Now in its 19th year, the award recognises the par excellence contributions of women in society, celebrate those who have carved a niche for themselves in the community and have also ensured women's financial stability.
"We have been conferring the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' since 1999 and have collated an extensive database of zealous women achievers, who rise above barriers, venture into unexplored sectors and make a lasting contribution to society," said Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi in a statement.
