<span style="color: #222222;">The International Women's Day will be celebrated on 8th of this month. Government has taken series of initiatives to empower women. People are using the #IWD 2020 and #BetiPadhaoDeshBadhao to share uplifting stories in the run up to International Women's Day.<br />''In the 21st century, women are at the forefront of achievements in sports, literature, science and other sectors. <br />''<br />''The government has been proactive in promoting women empowerment through schemes, facilities and awards such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao; Matru Vandana Saptah; Mahila E-haat; One Stop Centre Scheme; Working Women's Hostels; Swadhar Greh; and Nari Shakti Puruskar. There have been various efforts in areas of education, skill and entrepreneurship as well.<br />''<br />''In a world where women are no longer confined to the household, they are immensely contributing to growth of enterprises, hence to the economy, and therefore, overall social development.</span><br />