BHOPAL, Feb. 13 -- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that International Day of Women and Girls in Scoience Science is an occasion to encourage participation of women in science. Addressing a programme on the occasion at Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Center, he said that women hold profound respect in India's cultural traditions. It may be noted that International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated by UNESCO in partnership with civil society.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the first citizen of our country is President Smt. Draupadi Murmu holding the highest post. This is the beauty of democracy, which has further enriched with the initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He urged women to make every possibl...