<p>As the world celebrates International Women&rsquo;s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared on micro-blogging platform Twitter a list of traditional handicraft items from several states that he has bought online in a bid to promote entrepreneurship among women.</p> <p>Asserting that women are playing a leading role in India&rsquo;s quest to become&nbsp;&ldquo;<em>Aatmanirbhar&rdquo;, Prime Minister Modi said &ldquo;</em>let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women&rdquo; on International Women&rsquo;s Day.</p> <p>&ldquo;Women are playing a leading role in India&rsquo;s quest to become Aatmanirbhar. On International Women&rsquo;s Day, let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women. Today, I bought a few products that celebrate women enterprise, creativity and India&rsquo;s culture. #NariShakti,&rdquo; he tweeted.</p> <p>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Women are playing a leading role in India&rsquo;s quest to become Aatmanirbhar. On International Women&rsquo;s Day, let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Today, I bought a few products that celebrate women enterprise, creativity and India&rsquo;s culture. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#NariShakti&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368830621548699648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;March 8, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p> <p><strong>READ</strong>: <strong><a href="https://ift.tt/3chQnbk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Have Highest Respect For Women, Remarks On Rape Case 'Misreported': Supreme Court Chief Justice SA Bobde</a></strong></p> <p>Prime Minister Modi&rsquo;s shopping list included exquisite hand embroidered Shawl made by artisans of the Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s Toda Tribe.</p> <p>&ldquo;The exquisite hand embroidered Shawl made by artisans of the Toda Tribe of Tamil Nadu looked wonderful. I purchased one such shawl. This product is marketed by Tribes India. #NariShakti <a href="https://ift.tt/3ru8Ojk; he tweeted.</p> <p>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;The exquisite hand embroidered Shawl made by artisans of the Toda Tribe of Tamil Nadu looked wonderful. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I purchased one such shawl. This product is marketed by Tribes India. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#NariShakti&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://ift.tt/2OBAfZH; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368831109816082434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;March 8, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p> <p>The Prime Minister also bought a handcrafted Gond paper painting.</p> <p>&ldquo;Adding more colour to the surroundings! Art by our tribal communities is spectacular. This handcrafted Gond Paper Painting merges colours and creativity. Bought this painting today. #NariShakti <a href="https://ift.tt/3tddF99; he tweeted.</p> <p><strong>READ</strong>: <strong><a href="https://ift.tt/3rEBNRi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MP's Legislative Assembly Passes Bill Related To 'Love Jihad'; Know Provisions For Punishment</a></strong></p> <p>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Adding more colour to the surroundings!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Art by our tribal communities is spectacular. This handcrafted Gond Paper Painting merges colours and creativity. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bought this painting today. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#NariShakti&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://ift.tt/3ccY02z; &lt;a href="https://t.co/QaRupmq7fF"&gt;pic.twitter.com/QaRupmq7fF&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368832966340739076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;March 8, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p> <p>In addition, the Prime Minister purchased a traditional shawl from Nagaland.</p> <p>&ldquo;India is proud of the Naga Culture, synonymous with bravery, compassion and creativity. Purchased a traditional shawl from Nagaland. #NariShakti <a href="https://ift.tt/3rFitU0; he tweeted.</p> <p>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;India is proud of the Naga Culture, synonymous with bravery, compassion and creativity. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Purchased a traditional shawl from Nagaland. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#NariShakti&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://ift.tt/3sZvTun; &lt;a href="https://t.co/2S7tIdDOym"&gt;pic.twitter.com/2S7tIdDOym&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368833241885544450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;March 8, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p> <p>Besides, Prime Minister Modi bought a khadi cotton Madhubani-painted stole.</p> <p>&ldquo;Khadi is closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and India&rsquo;s rich history. Bought a Khadi Cotton Madhubani Painted Stole. This is a top quality product and is closely associated with the creativity of our citizens. #NariShakti <a href="https://shop.brlps.in/shop/product/sg-gk-kc-03-khadi-cotton-madhubani-painted-stole-03-320?search=madhubani+stole#attr">https://shop.brlps.in/shop/product/sg-gk-kc-03-khadi-cotton-madhubani-painted-stole-03-320?search=madhubani+stole#attr</a>=,&rdquo; he tweeted.</p> <p>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;Khadi is closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and India&rsquo;s rich history. Bought a Khadi Cotton Madhubani Painted Stole. This is a top quality product and is closely associated with the creativity of our citizens. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#NariShakti&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://ift.tt/30qZrou; &lt;a href="https://t.co/806mUC9rJK"&gt;pic.twitter.com/806mUC9rJK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368833702902472706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;March 8, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p> <p>Prime Minister Modi also bought a handmade jute file folder from West Bengal.</p> <p>&ldquo;I am surely going to use this handmade Jute File Folder from West Bengal. Made by tribal communities of the state, you all must have a jute product from West Bengal in your homes!&nbsp; #NariShakti <a href="https://ift.tt/3t4SNRl; he wrote on Twitter.</p> <p>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;I am surely going to use this handmade Jute File Folder from West Bengal. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Made by tribal communities of the state, you all must have a jute product from West Bengal in your homes! &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#NariShakti&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://ift.tt/2PBPYsk; &lt;a href="https://t.co/RJhz9Rdoad"&gt;pic.twitter.com/RJhz9Rdoad&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368834460741902336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;March 8, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p> <p>Prime Minister Modi too bought a Gamusa from Assam made by various self-help groups of the Kakatipapung Development Block.</p> <p>&ldquo;You have seen me wear the Gamusa very often. It is extremely comfortable. Today, I bought a Gamusa made by various self-help groups of Kakatipapung Development Block. #NariShakti <a href="https://ift.tt/3btJuV7; he tweeted.</p> <p>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;You have seen me wear the Gamusa very often. It is extremely comfortable. Today, I bought a Gamusa made by various self-help groups of Kakatipapung Development Block. &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#NariShakti&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://ift.tt/3t1gqKk; &lt;a href="https://t.co/8exa9oli8Z"&gt;pic.twitter.com/8exa9oli8Z&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368834947490877442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;March 8, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p> <p>Prime Minister Modi further said that he was &ldquo;eagerly waiting&rdquo; to receive the classic Palm craft from Kerala.</p> <p>&ldquo;I am eagerly awaiting to receive Classic Palm Craft Nilavilakku made by women based in Kerala. It is commendable how our #NariShakti has preserved and popularised local crafts and products. <a href="https://ift.tt/3t19kp8; he tweeted.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;I am eagerly awaiting to receive Classic Palm Craft Nilavilakku made by women based in Kerala. It is commendable how our &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#NariShakti&lt;/a&gt; has preserved and popularised local crafts and products. &lt;a href="https://ift.tt/3rsSijj; &lt;a href="https://t.co/x9Xsxi3AEz"&gt;pic.twitter.com/x9Xsxi3AEz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368835522643124227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;March 8, 2021&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p>

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