00:07The National Saras Mela organized here assumes greater significance as it coincides with the auspicious Dasara Sharannavaratri celebrations on the
00:19Indra Keeladri and the second edition of Vijayawada Utsav.
00:24The Mela is a celebration of the strength, creativity, enterprise and determination of women from self-help groups from across
00:35India.
00:36The event reflects the spirit of women-led development and the vision of empowering rural women to become successful entrepreneurs
00:46and contributors to the nation's economy.
00:49The visit of the Honorable President of India adds special significance to this national event and inspires thousands of women
00:59entrepreneurs.
01:00Women empowerment goes beyond providing opportunity. It means enabling women to achieve financial independence, make informed decisions, become confident leaders
01:13and actively contribute to the development of their families, communities and the nation.
01:19The self-help groups have emerged as powerful instruments of social change and economic transformation, particularly in rural India.
01:29Initiatives like the Saras Ajivika Mela can bridge the gap between rural producers and urban consumers.
01:38Investing in women is an investment in stronger families, inclusive communities and a more prosperous nation.
01:46As someone rightly said, and I quote, women empowerment is not about making women stronger.
01:55Women are already strong. It is about changing the way the world pursues that strength. I unquote.
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