New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Best Creator for Social Change award to Jaya Kishori at the first ever National Creators Award, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi,Friday, March 8, 2024.(IANS/PIB)
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Women empowerment and gender equality always stood high on the list of priorities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, starting right from his first brush with power in Gujarat in 2001.
This focus and impetus on women's welfare programs only got bolstered in the last 10 years of the NDA government at the Centre.
Modi Archive, an X handle today shared the details of women-centric schemes undertaken by Narendra Modi-led BJP government in Gujarat.
It informed that ‘Nari Gaurav Niti’ was among the first few formulated policies by the then Gujarat government and was done just three months after Narendra Modi took oath as Chief Minister on October 7, 2001.
‘Nari Gaurav Niti’ formulated on January 23, 2002 had laid emphasis on creating awareness among all administrative departments about women’s socio-economic, educational and developmental needs.
The policy was formally introduced in 2006 with an objective to promote gender equality and also sensitise government departments on the importance of women’s welfare.
By rolling out ‘Nari Gaurav Niti’ policy in 2002, the then Gujarat government had set a new precedent in women's empowerment and welfare. And, this approach has continued to date, even after ten years of PM Modi’s government at the Centre.
The Women’s Reservation Bill, which kept languishing for years and served as an instrument for political posturing by various parties, was brought to conclusion in Modi govt 2.0. In a special session of Parliament last year, the women’s reservation bill was cleared by both Houses, with leaders across party lines voting in favour of the bill.
Besides Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s reservation bill), the Modi government’s array of schemes for women including Ujjawala Yojana, Mahila Samman Savings certificate, Sukanya Samridhi Yojana and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao for young girls speaks enough about Prime Minister’s aim and intent to make the women an ‘equal participant’ in nation’s growth.
Today, while the nation is celebrating International Women’s Day, PM Modi extended gift to women folks by announcing a price cut in LPG cylinders by Rs 100.
Gaming getting recognition is a big deal: YouTuber Triggered Insaan
YouTuber, Live-streamer, and gamer Nishchay Malhan, popularly known as Triggered Insaan, on Friday said that it's a big deal that gaming is also getting recognition, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him at the first National Creators Award.
Malhan, who was given the 'Gaming Creator' award at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, thanked PM Modi for recognising the Gaming Category.
"Thank you PM sir for this award. I'm really nervous. I didn't think I would have to speak here, and even I still don't know what to say. I got an award in gaming, and thanks to that gaming is also getting recognition," Malhan said.
Triggered Insaan created this channel in November 2017 and has garnered over 2.5 billion views. He livestreams various games such as GTA 5, Minecraft, Resident Evil, FIFAe, and others on his gaming channel, Live Insaan.
Meanwhile, Keerthika Govindhasamy, also known as Keerthi History, who received the Best Storyteller Award, when touched PM Modi's feet, he reciprocated and said that touching feet in the field of art is different, but personally he gets disturbed, particularly when a daughter touches his feet.
The National Creators Award is an effort to recognise excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming, among others. The award is envisioned as a launchpad for using creativity to drive positive change.
Daily workout is necessary: Ankit Baiyanpuria at National Creators Award
Daily exercise is important for one's health, said wrestler turned fitness expert Ankit Baiyanpuria at the National Creators Award on Friday.
The fitness influencer, famous for completing his 75 hard challenges, was given the 'Best Health and Fitness Creator' award by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Ankit emphasised the need for working out regularly and leading a balanced lifestyle.
"No matter whatever work you are doing, do not forget to workout daily," he said.
"Take time out for your fitness," he noted.
Hailing from Sonipat, Haryana, the fitness influencer with 7.8 million followers on Instagram also joined hands with PM Modi for 'Swachhta Hi Seva' campaign on October 2, last year.
The initiative, on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, aimed to promote the twin goals of cleanliness and physical well-being.
The YouTuber with 3.8 million subscribers recently made headlines for his "75-day hard challenge," a rigorous regimen emphasising mental health, well-being and discipline.
The first-ever National Creators Award recognises excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming among others. It is envisioned as a launchpad for using creativity to drive positive change.
Twenty-three winners, including three international creators, were chosen from more than 1.5 lakh nominations across 20 different categories.
