Mamata Banerjee's International Women's Day 2026 Message: Focus on Self-Reliance, Rights, and Welfare
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Mamata Banerjee Champions Women's Self-Reliance, Highlights Key Schemes on Women's Day
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News18•08-03-2026, 09:46
Mamata Banerjee Champions Women's Self-Reliance, Highlights Key Schemes on Women's Day
•On International Women's Day, Mamata Banerjee delivered a message of women's self-reliance and rights, showcasing various state government schemes.
•She highlighted the success of Lakshmir Bhandar (2.41 crore beneficiaries, increased allowance) and Swasthya Sathi (2.42 crore women cardholders).
•CM also mentioned Kanyashree (1 crore students, UNESCO recognized), Rupashree (23 lakh women received Rs 25,000 for marriage), and Anandadhara (1.21 crore women in SHGs).
•Banerjee criticized the central government over gas price hikes, announcing protests, and affirmed Bengal's leading position in women's safety.
•Initiatives for mother-child health (17 hubs, 99.14% institutional delivery), women's safety (Pink Booths, fast-track courts, 50% panchayat reservation), and childcare leave were also detailed.
