India, Oct. 14 -- By Namrata Narayan, Entrepreneur and Managing Director, Maitreyi Micro Products, Noida

Before talking about women's safety, I have a question for everyone: what kind of society do we want to build? One where daughters live confined by fear and apprehension, or one where they soar freely in the open sky? A decade ago, we lived in an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty; today, we live in an environment of fearlessness. This is a significant difference that affects society as a whole. The state's foremost duty is to protect its citizens, and when women constitute half the population, this duty becomes paramount. The true worship of Shakti also means ensuring every woman receives safety and respect. The Yogi government has p...