VP calls for greater push for women’s education

M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for removing barriers hindering the emancipation of women in the country. He said that though our civilizational ethos encourages equal participation of women in various fields, there are many areas in which women are yet to realize their full potential.

Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru today, the Vice President called for a greater push to women’s education through consistent efforts of the governments. He said that given an opportunity, women have always proven themselves in every discipline.

Observing that Indians are proving themselves as leaders in all fields, he said that India's rise is widely recognized on the global stage. Touching on the issue of religious intolerance, Shri Naidu appealed that religion is a personal matter and that while one can take pride and practice one’s religion, no one has the right to denigrate others’ religious beliefs. He stressed that secularism and tolerance towards others’ views are a core part of Indian ethos and that sporadic incidents cannot undermine India’s commitment to the values of pluralism and inclusivity.