India, April 16 -- justify;">Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that governance becomes more effective when women take charge of decision-making, underlining the need for greater participation of women in public life.

Addressing the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan' held at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal, the Chief Minister said the country is witnessing a new phase of women-led development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act would further strengthen India's democratic framework.

Yadav inaugurated the event and also felicitated meritorious students, including higher secondary joint toppers Khushi Rai and Chandni Vishwakarma from Bhopal, and Cl...