This document is a message from the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on the eve of International Women's Day, observed annually on March 8. The President extends greetings and best wishes to all citizens, particularly women, recognizing them as the foundation of society and the nation. The message highlights women's talent and hard work across various fields, including education, science, sports, art, and defence. It emphasizes that educated, self-reliant, and empowered women are crucial for a prosperous and progressive nation, with young women shaping the future of India. The President calls for collective effort to create a society that offers women equal opportunities, guidance, and encouragement, enabling them to achieve success based on their capabilities. The message concludes with wishes for a successful Women's Day celebration and a bright future for all women. The release was posted on March 7, 2026, at 3:29 PM by PIB Delhi. The release ID is 2236331, and the visitor counter shows 451. The message is available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
International Women's Day: The event that the President's message is addressing.
President of India: The office issuing the message.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: The current President of India who delivered the message.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S MESSAGE ON THE EVE
OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 3:29PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, in her message on the eve of International Women’s Day,
which is observed every year on March 8, says :-
“On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all
citizens of the country, especially to women.
Women are the foundation of our society and nation. They have demonstrated their talent and hard work in
various fields including education, science, sports, art and defence.
Educated, self-reliant, and empowered women can strongly contribute to a prosperous and progressive
nation. Today, the young women are shaping the dreams of a new India. They need appropriate
opportunities, guidance, and encouragement. Let us all come together to work towards a society where
women have equal opportunities and can move forward and achieve success on the basis of their
capabilities.
I extend my best wishes for successful celebration of Women’s Day and for a bright future of all women”.
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