Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank today interacted virtually with girl students on the occasion of International Women's Day. Selected Girl students from classes 6th to 12th from various schools across the country participated and shared their views on women empowerment and their role in nation building.<br />'' <br />''Mr Pokhriyal said, education is an integral part of every individual's life and when girls are educated, countries get empowered. He further asserted that students should be the Brand ambassadors of the National Education Policy 2020 as it will empower the women and enable them to lead from the front.On the occasion, Education Minister also declared Padma Angmo from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Leh as the 'Khushiyon ki Brand Ambassador'.<br />'' <br />''Appreciating the girl students for expressing their dreams and aspiration of serving the country, the Minister said India's young minds are ready to take on the world and  make it a better place through their hardwork  and dedication. He further asserted that the youth of today is the future of tomorrow.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">On this occasion today, three Graphic Novels developed by schools affiliated to the Central Board of Education were also released by the Union Minister of Education. These novels are based on the NCERT curriculum from classes 3 to 12 and have been prepared to promote 21st century skills among students.</span><br />