India, Aug. 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted and hailed the contribution of women to the workforce, saying the PM SVANidhi Yojana is helping lakhs of women street vendors expand their businesses, increase their incomes, and build a better future for their families.

In the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi added that Mission ShaktiSAT is bringing together girl students from 108 countries and providing them with an opportunity to learn about satellite technology while exploring new frontiers in science, technology, and innovation.

"On the streets of our cities and towns, every day from dawn till dusk, lakhs of women remain busy in their work. Lakhs of women are getting new strength ...