Gamucha, shawl: PM Modi goes shopping online to celebrate 'Nari Shakti' on Women's Day

After greeting women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 8 revealed that he has purchased a “few products” that celebrate women enterprise, creativity as well as Indian culture. Hailing the ‘Nari Shakti’, PM Modi shared each product on the microblogging platform Twitter after pointing out that women are playing a “leading role” in India’s “quest to become Aatmanirbhar”.

He shared product links of items such as “exquisite hand-embroidered Shawl made by artisans of the Toda Tribe of Tamil Nadu looked wonderful” and “handcrafted Gond Paper Painting”. Other products that PM Modi said he bought included a traditional shawl from Nagaland, Khadi Cotton Madhubani Painted Stole, handmade Jute File Folder from West Bengal, Gamusa made by various self-help groups of Kakatipapung Development Block, Classic Palm Craft Nilavilakku made by women based in Kerala.

Look at his Shopping Bag!

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PM Modi extend Greetings!

Earlier on Monday, PM Modi greeted women on the occasion of International Women's Day and said that India takes pride in the many accomplishments of the women of the country. Taking to his official handle, the Prime Minister wrote, "Saluting our indomitable Nari Shakti on International Women's Day." PM Modi also said that it is the government's honour to be getting an opportunity to work towards furthering women empowerment across a wide range of sectors.

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Apart from PM Modi, President of India Ram Nath Kovind, Union minister Prakash Javadekar. In addition, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, CM Yogi Adityanath. Also, Rahul Gandhi and several others extended their wishes on International Women’s Day. President Kovind said, “On the occasion of International Women's Day, greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens. Women in our country are setting new records and achievements in various fields. Let us collectively resolve to promote gender justice and eliminate inequality between women and men.”

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