Chief ministerShivraj Singh Chouhansaid that the Empowerment of the country is not possible without the empowerment of Women.
The is working continuously for their safety, honour and welfare. Educational, economic, political and Social Empowerment of sisters is being done in the state.
Chouhan further said that “AtmanirbharMadhya Pradesh” cannot be formed without self-reliance of its women. Various schemes are being run in the state to make them selfreliant. Soon, a “Mahila Panchayat” will be convened, in which other schemes like the “Ladli Laxmi” will also be made after discussion with the participating women.
Madhya Pradesh is the first state where provision of capital punishment has been made for rape accused. TheFreedom of Religion Acthas been enacted to take strict action against those who marry girls by intimidation or fraud. “Muskaan” campaign is being run to bring the missing daughters back Home.