Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that women representatives are not merely witnesses to change, but the architects of change. When women participate in the decision-making process, along with their voices, the aspirations of families, society and the nation also reach the centre of decision-making.
The Chief Minister was addressing the concluding ceremony of the two-day ‘She Is a Change Maker’ programme organised by the National Commission for Women at Surajkund in Faridabad on Tuesday. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini specially thanked National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya K. Rahatkar and the entire team of the Commission for successfully organising the workshop and congratulated them.
Women Representatives Welcomed at the Historic Land of Surajkund
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini welcomed and felicitated women legislators who had arrived from different states of the country on the historic and sacred land of Haryana. He said that this is the land from where Lord Krishna, on the sacred soil of Kurukshetra, gave humanity the message of karma, knowledge and duty.
Role of an MLA is to Transform the Voice of the People into Policy
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the Legislative Assembly is not merely a place for making laws, but an important platform for transforming the voice of the people into policy.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that when women’s voices are included in the decision-making process, sensitivity in policies, inclusiveness in decisions and a sense of justice in governance are strengthened. Women’s participation does not merely change the picture of democracy; it also strengthens the character of democracy.
Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ Campaign Has Changed Mindsets
Nayab Singh Saini said that it is a matter of pride for Haryana that Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ campaign from the historic land of Panipat on January 22, 2015.At that time, the state’s sex ratio was a matter of concern, but sustained awareness and social efforts have resulted in significant improvement.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the message of ‘Change Maker’ will become meaningful only when the discussions held during the workshop translate into visible impact on policies and people’s lives.
