Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the closing session of the National Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development.

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the closing session of the National Departmental Summit convened to review progress in the fields of women's and child development. This significant meeting took place as India advances toward the Sustainable Development Goals, treating women's empowerment and child welfare as national priorities.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister conducted a detailed review of the presentations made by the Prime Minister's Office and the reports submitted by various ministries. He emphasized that ensuring the economic and social development of women is the foundation of nation-building. During the meeting, while closely examining the implementation status of various schemes, the Prime Minister directed officials to strictly adhere to integrity and efficiency in their operations so that the benefits of these schemes reach the most marginalized women and children in society.

In the closing session, senior officials of the Ministry of Women and Child Development presented a detailed overview of the schemes implemented across the country. This included opportunities for women's self-employment, diversity in education, the availability of healthcare services, and special efforts made for child development. The Prime Minister commended the continuous increase in women's participation rates in sports, politics, and the industrial sector over the past few years, noting it as a positive indicator for the country's social balance.

Prime Minister Modi also stated that in the era of Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, it is essential to provide women with appropriate training and opportunities to leverage new technologies. He appealed to the central and state governments to work in a spirit of cooperation to eradicate age-old social ills such as child marriage, gender discrimination, and educational inequality. At the end of the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed his support to all concerned officials, stating that the government will never back down from protecting the rights of women and children.

This summit was not merely a government meeting but represented a significant turning point in determining the future direction of the country. The discussion held under the Prime Minister's chairmanship made it clear that the Government of India views women not merely as beneficiaries, but as key architects of development. The meeting held on October 10, 2026, will serve as a strong foundation for the implementation of women's and child development policies in the coming years.