Bilaspur. During the program of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mohbhatta in Bilaspur, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai presented him the statue of Bilasa Devi Kewat as a souvenir. This special gift is a symbol of Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage, women empowerment and the historical role of the Kewat community, which is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of women power and nation building. (PM
Bilaspur is named after Bilasa Devi who belongs to the Kewat community. Her courage, hard work and leadership have left an indelible mark on the minds of people. The Kewat community has been an important part of waterway transport and trade in Indian culture and history. The Kewat community also played an important role in the life of Lord Shri Ram, when a Kewat helped him cross the Ganga. This community is a symbol of hard work, honesty and service. (PM Modi CG Visit)
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Women empowerment and Bilasa’s contribution (PM Modi CG Visit)
Bilasa Devi proved with her skill and hard work that women can play an important role in every field. In today’s time, women are taking the country to new heights in fields like education, science, politics, entrepreneurship and defense. This momento is a symbol of women’s strength, self-reliance and leadership ability.
Role of women in nation building
Women have an important role in realizing the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas” in the Modi government. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, various schemes like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Ujjwala Yojana, Women Self Help Group and Nari Shakti Mission have given a new dimension to the development of women.
Presented by Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, this memento reflects women empowerment and participation of women in nation building and honours the glorious history of women in Indian culture.
