January 22, 2016 7:36 PM

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President hosts lunch for 100 Women Achievers of India

On the occasion of first anniversary of Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao scheme, President Pranab Mukherjee hosted a lunch for 100 Women Achievers of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. These achievers were selected by Women and Child Development Ministry in collaboration with Facebook through a nationwide contest and public nominations. <br/><br/>The Ministry in partnership with Facebook had conducted the #100 Women Initiative to recognize women who are making a difference in their communities, across the country.A panel of esteemed jury members shortlisted the top 200 women nominees and public voting was held through the Facebook of WCD Ministry. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports that these women have pushed boundaries to prove their mettle over 20 categories including access to justice, protecting women and their rights, agriculture, commerce, industry and entrepreneurship, healthcare, hygiene and sanitation and improving the child sex ratio.

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