Chandigarh, Aug. 11 -- Social security, women and child development minister Dr Baljit Kaur on Monday backed the 'Women Empowerment Resolution' moved by MLA Dr Amandeep Kaur Arora on the last day of the vidhan sabha session, saying it reflected the House's commitment to safeguarding women's dignity, rights and equality.

Speaking during the discussion, the minister said the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana had ushered in a new era of women's empowerment, with more than 65 lakh women in the state receiving financial assistance.

Speaking during the discussion, the minister said the Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojana had ushered in a new era of women's empowerment, with more than 65 lakh women in the state receiving financial as...