Key Takeaways
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif praised rural women’s hard work and contributions.
- She highlighted the government’s efforts to provide opportunities and support to rural women.
- The CM emphasized the need for rural women to become decision-makers and economic powerhouses.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to the dignity and sacrifices of rural women, emphasizing their crucial role in the province’s development.
In her message on the International Day of Rural Women, the chief minister highlighted the hard work and contributions of rural women, stating that their efforts make Punjab’s fields flourish and keep households thriving.
She noted that rural women are not merely hardworking individuals but active contributors to Punjab’s development, stressing the importance of their role in building a strong, self-reliant, and prosperous province.
The chief minister expressed her commitment to protecting every woman, including rural women, and reiterated that their rights are a red line for her government.
She highlighted the government’s initiatives aimed at providing new opportunities and accessible facilities to rural women, including the Kisan Card, Livestock Card, and Himmat Card schemes.
Maryam Nawaz also mentioned that rural women are benefiting from upgraded basic health centres across Punjab, which are improving healthcare facilities for them.
She added that interest-free loans for businesses, laptops, and educational scholarships are bringing meaningful change to the lives of rural girls, enabling them to participate more fully in the development process.
The chief minister announced the launch of a skills development programme to ensure that rural women can participate in the development process, alongside the provision of livestock to support self-employment opportunities.
She also mentioned the establishment of a Virtual Police Station to ensure the protection of the rights of women belonging to all segments of society.
