India, April 14 -- justify;">Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday highlighted the growing role of women in governance while addressing the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' at Vigyan Bhawan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking at the event, Gupta said women are now playing a central role in decision-making and nation-building, attributing the shift to policy interventions focused on empowerment and inclusion. She expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for initiatives aimed at improving women's dignity, safety and participation in public life.

Reflecting on the social transformation over the decades, the chief minister said India has moved beyond challenges such as child marriage, illiteracy and female foeticide...