Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees here and said that they are an inspiration for the others.

"When you started your work, you must have done it as a mission or to do something valuable in life or would have just gone with the flow. It must have not been for reward but today you have become an inspiration for others," the Prime Minister told the recipients.

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President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented Nari Shakti Puraskar on the occasion of International Women's Day at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC).

The Nari Shakti Puraskar, instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is National Award in recognition of exceptional work for women empowerment conferred every year on March 8 as a mark of respect and recognition for those who contribute towards the empowerment of women.

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Before the award presentation ceremony, a special screening of 'Swachh Bharat - India's Sanitation Story'&nbsp;was held at RBCC.

This short film showcases the massive behaviour change that occurred across rural India under the Swachh Bharat Mission and the role that women played in leading over 55 crore people to shun the age-old practice of open defecation.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees here and said that they are an inspiration for the others. "When you started your work, you must have done it as a mission or to do something valuable in life or would have just gone with the flow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees here and said that they are an inspiration for the others. "When you started your work, you must have done it as a mission or to do something valuable in life or would have just gone with the flow. It must have not been for reward but today you have become an inspiration for others," the Prime Minister told the recipients. Also read: PM Narendra Modi gives away all his social media accounts to women achievers President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented Nari Shakti Puraskar on the occasion of International Women's Day at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC). The Nari Shakti Puraskar, instituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is National Award in recognition of exceptional work for women empowerment conferred every year on March 8 as a mark of respect and recognition for those who contribute towards the empowerment of women. Also see: President Kovind to present 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' to 104-Year-Old athlete today Before the award presentation ceremony, a special screening of 'Swachh Bharat - India's Sanitation Story' was held at RBCC. This short film showcases the massive behaviour change that occurred across rural India under the Swachh Bharat Mission and the role that women played in leading over 55 crore people to shun the age-old practice of open defecation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees

A 104-year old woman will be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar'&nbsp;on Sunday at an event here in Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi.

Mann Kaur will be presented an award for her achievements in athletics on the occasion of International women's day by President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital.

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Mann has bagged over 30 medals in track and field events across the globe.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also interact with Nari Shakti Awardees at his residence.

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The national award is given annually to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of their exceptional work towards the cause of women's empowerment, especially towards vulnerable and marginalised women.

A 104-year old woman will be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' on Sunday at an event here in Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. Mann Kaur will be presented an award for her achievements in athletics on the occasion of International women's day by President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital.

A 104-year old woman will be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' on Sunday at an event here in Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. Mann Kaur will be presented an award for her achievements in athletics on the occasion of International women's day by President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital. Also read: Coronavirus in India: Five new cases of COVID-19 in Kerala, total confirmed cases in India now 39 Mann has bagged over 30 medals in track and field events across the globe. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also interact with Nari Shakti Awardees at his residence. Also read: COVID-19: PM Modi asks people to practice Namaste over handshake The national award is given annually to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of their exceptional work towards the cause of women's empowerment, especially towards vulnerable and marginalised women.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees

President Kovind to present 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' to 104-Year-Old athlete today