Union Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has said that the safety of women has always been paramount in the priorities of the Union Government. The Union Minister was addressing the gathering on the occasion of International Women's Day at a school ground in Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. He said the central government is committed to ensure the security of women in every nook and corner of the state.<br />''<br />''Congratulating all the women on International Women's Day, Anurag Singh Thakur said the women of Himachal have always given the message of leadership and progress in life. In recent times, many laws related to women have also been amended, due to which the participation of women in every field has increased manifold.<br />''On the occasion of International Women's Day, Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launched the 'Mahila Suraksha Kavach' programme by presenting 108 motorcycles to Himachal Pradesh Police in association with Hero MotoCorp. He said these motorcycles will be used in police stations and outposts of six districts of Chamba, Hamirpur, Una, Bilaspur, Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi and will help in preventing crimes against women.<br />''<br />''On this occasion, the police band captivated everyone with their music while the amazing bike stunt performance by the brave policewomen took everyone by surprise.<br />''<br />''In another event, the Union Minister distributed 276 devices worth around Rs 10 lakh, including wheelchairs, tricycles, hearing aids and walking sticks, to the Divyaang people.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />