We need to bring change in our perspective, vision and
attitude, especially this change is needed in men, said Chief Minister Kamal
Nath said while quoting the need of hour for women empowerment on Friday. He
was addressing the gathering of women for Devi Awards in Radisson Blu.
“This change is needed more in men, men must respect women
and every man must understand the contribution of women,” Nath said. He added
that Madhya Pradesh needs to create its identity, not as Mafia or Bhopal gas
tragedy, but as a state where women are safe and a part of economic growth.
“We are recognising women in various fields, but women need
to join the government as well, because it is women who are keeping the country
together and intact,” Nath said.
He added that it is duty of a woman to follow our customs and
moral values. Talking about the change, Nath said, “Whether it is in rural or
urban area, there has been a significant transformation in women’s life and
role in the society today.”
He added that in 1979, women did not get out of their house
and now the same women are running are self-help groups in rural areas. “Women
in urban area are more knowledgeable and have changed in thinking, their
knowledge contribution is required for the state to progress,” Nath said.
“Women understand society and surroundings, but now, we need
them to thinking bigger and understand the country,” Nath said. He talked about
unity in India despite the diversity.
“No other country has such diversity and if despite this diversity,
we are under one flag, then the credit goes to women for keeping family and
country together,” Nath said. He added that our moral values and spiritual
power are our biggest strength.
“Our value system is our biggest strength, and we should not
forget that giving respect to women is also our value,” Nath said.
The awards were given to 15 women from the state. Anuradha
Saxena, Bhawna Dehariya, Dr Divya Gupta, Maya Vishwakarma, Vinita Mewada, Dr
Leela Joshi, Padma Shri Janak Palta McGilligan, Rajashree Pathak, Muskan
Ahirwar, Usha Jain, Megha Parmar, Monica Punjabi Verma, Ruchi Vardhan Misra and
Ambica Beri were the women recognised for their work in various fields and
their jobs.
Two awards in one day for Airport director
Indore’s airport director Aryama Sanyal is probably the
first such woman in the country, who received two awards from CM on the same
day for her outstanding work. Aryama received her first award at CII MP annual
session at Brilliant Convention Centre for outstanding work in developing
Indore airport. She received her second award as Devi award in the evening at
Radisson Blu.