Hardeep Puri: Women-Led Development at the Core of PM Modi Government’s Policies
Union Minister highlights shift from women-centric welfare to women-driven growth
Hardeep Puri: Women-Led Development at the Core of PM Modi Government’s Policies
New Delhi: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said that government schemes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have transformed India’s development journey by shifting the focus from women-centric welfare to women-led growth, ensuring dignity, safety, and greater participation of women in nation-building.
Puri was speaking after interacting with professionals, industry leaders, academicians, entrepreneurs, and students at the ‘Professionals Connect 2026’ conclave, organised by the Tamil Nadu BJP Professional Cell in Coimbatore.
Describing Coimbatore as a city that reflects enterprise, discipline, and quiet confidence, Puri underlined the broader vision of development being pursued under PM Modi’s leadership.
In a post on X, Puri wrote, “India’s efforts to achieve energy security by strengthening and expanding energy infrastructure across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, along with a strong focus on the green energy transition, are playing a crucial role in this journey towards a Viksit Bharat under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.”
He further said, “I have had the opportunity to be associated with several of PM Modi’s far-sighted initiatives that have improved people’s lives and attracted global attention. These initiatives have changed the narrative from women-centric development to women-led development.”
During the discussion, Puri emphasised the positive impact of reforms and policies introduced by the Modi government, stating that they have strengthened India’s growth story and placed the country firmly on the path to becoming the world’s third-largest economy.
He added that the benefits of these reforms have reached all sections of society, resulting in unprecedented levels of social and financial inclusion.
The minister also spoke about India’s progress towards energy security, highlighting focused efforts to expand energy infrastructure across the hydrocarbon value chain and accelerate the green energy transition.
He noted that India has already achieved 20 per cent biofuel blending and is making steady progress towards future fuels such as green hydrogen, in line with the vision of a developed India.
Highlighting women-centric outcomes of key schemes, Puri said that over four crore houses built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana are registered either in the name of women or jointly with them, with an additional three crore houses announced in 2024.
He also pointed out that toilets constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission have provided dignity and safety to girls and women, often referred to as “Izzat Ghar”, reinforcing the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment.
