<p>As the world celebrates International Women’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’s quest to become “<em>Aatmanirbhar”, Prime Minister Modi said “</em>let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women” on International Women’s Day.</p> <p>“Women are playing a leading role in India’s quest to become Aatmanirbhar. On International Women’s Day, let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women. Today, I bought a few products that celebrate women enterprise, creativity and India’s culture. #NariShakti,” he tweeted.</p> <p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Women are playing a leading role in India’s quest to become Aatmanirbhar. On International Women’s Day, let us commit to encouraging entrepreneurship among women.<br><br>Today, I bought a few products that celebrate women enterprise, creativity and India’s culture. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368830621548699648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></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’s shopping list included exquisite hand embroidered Shawl made by artisans of the Tamil Nadu’s Toda Tribe.</p> <p>“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><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The exquisite hand embroidered Shawl made by artisans of the Toda Tribe of Tamil Nadu looked wonderful. <br><br>I purchased one such shawl. This product is marketed by Tribes India. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a> <a href="https://ift.tt/2OBAfZH; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368831109816082434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p>The Prime Minister also bought a handcrafted Gond paper painting.</p> <p>“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><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Adding more colour to the surroundings!<br><br>Art by our tribal communities is spectacular. This handcrafted Gond Paper Painting merges colours and creativity. <br><br>Bought this painting today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a> <a href="https://ift.tt/3ccY02z; <a href="https://t.co/QaRupmq7fF">pic.twitter.com/QaRupmq7fF</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368832966340739076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p>In addition, the Prime Minister purchased a traditional shawl from Nagaland.</p> <p>“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><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">India is proud of the Naga Culture, synonymous with bravery, compassion and creativity. <br><br>Purchased a traditional shawl from Nagaland. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a> <a href="https://ift.tt/3sZvTun; <a href="https://t.co/2S7tIdDOym">pic.twitter.com/2S7tIdDOym</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368833241885544450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p>Besides, Prime Minister Modi bought a khadi cotton Madhubani-painted stole.</p> <p>“Khadi is closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and India’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>=,” he tweeted.</p> <p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Khadi is closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and India’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. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a> <a href="https://ift.tt/30qZrou; <a href="https://t.co/806mUC9rJK">pic.twitter.com/806mUC9rJK</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368833702902472706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p>Prime Minister Modi also bought a handmade jute file folder from West Bengal.</p> <p>“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! #NariShakti <a href="https://ift.tt/3t4SNRl; he wrote on Twitter.</p> <p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am surely going to use this handmade Jute File Folder from West Bengal. <br><br>Made by tribal communities of the state, you all must have a jute product from West Bengal in your homes! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a> <a href="https://ift.tt/2PBPYsk; <a href="https://t.co/RJhz9Rdoad">pic.twitter.com/RJhz9Rdoad</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368834460741902336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p>Prime Minister Modi too bought a Gamusa from Assam made by various self-help groups of the Kakatipapung Development Block.</p> <p>“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><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a> <a href="https://ift.tt/3t1gqKk; <a href="https://t.co/8exa9oli8Z">pic.twitter.com/8exa9oli8Z</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368834947490877442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p> <p>Prime Minister Modi further said that he was “eagerly waiting” to receive the classic Palm craft from Kerala.</p> <p>“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> </strong><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am eagerly awaiting to receive Classic Palm Craft Nilavilakku made by women based in Kerala. It is commendable how our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a> has preserved and popularised local crafts and products. <a href="https://ift.tt/3rsSijj; <a href="https://t.co/x9Xsxi3AEz">pic.twitter.com/x9Xsxi3AEz</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1368835522643124227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p>
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