President Ram Nath Kovind today presented Nari Shakti Awards for 2017 at a special function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of International Women's Day. <br />''<br />''The awards were presented to 29 women and 9 institutions in recognition of their efforts in rendering distinguished services for the cause of women, especially vulnerable and marginalized women.<br />''<br />''The Awards were initiated in the year 1999. Ministry of Women and Child Development announces these national awards every year for eminent women, organisations and institutions.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;