Women empowerment biggest need of society: Shekhawat

Jodhpur: Women empowerment is the biggest need of society, Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has said.

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Flagging off 'Roshni ka Karvan' campaign by a citizens' group on Saturday, he said at a time "when empowerment of women is the biggest need of society, campaigns like 'Roshni ka Karvan' can be instrumental in bringing big social change".

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A special helpline for women named 'Roshni Helpline' was also launched on the occasion.

(PTI)