President Highlights Women’s Contribution to India’s Constitution and Socio-Economic Development
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Ernakulam, Oct 24 (TheTrendingPeople.com): President Droupadi Murmu on Friday praised the leadership of women from Kerala, recalling their pivotal role in shaping the nation’s democratic and social framework. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa’s College, the President also highlighted the contributions of women in India’s Constituent Assembly.
“Of the 15 outstanding women members, three were from Kerala — Ammu Swaminathan, Annie Mascarene, and Dakshayani Velayudan. They influenced deliberations on fundamental rights, social justice, and gender equality,” she said.
Trailblazers in Judiciary
President Murmu also acknowledged women leaders in the Indian judiciary. She highlighted Justice Anna Chandy, the first female High Court judge in India in 1956, and Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first woman Supreme Court judge in 1989, as examples of Kerala’s women breaking historic barriers.
St. Teresa’s College: A Century of Women Empowerment
The President commended St. Teresa’s College for promoting women’s education while upholding spiritual and social values.
“This institution has contributed to social transformation and nation-building over the last century. Its alumni have been instrumental in the growth and development of India,” she said.
She noted that the students of St. Teresa’s College symbolize a thriving, vibrant, and progressive India, representing the potential of the country’s youth.
Women Driving India’s Progress
Highlighting economic empowerment, President Murmu said Gender Budget allocations have increased four and a half times in the last decade, while women-led MSMEs nearly doubled between 2011 and 2024.
“One of the key pillars to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047 is ensuring 70 percent women workforce participation,” she added.
The President stressed that active participation of women is vital to harness India’s demographic dividend and continue the nation’s journey towards inclusive growth.
