Archive · 1 Sep 2026
UP Governor Says Women’s Empowerment Starts At Home, Education
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel said women need support at home and good education.
She said these things can help women succeed in many areas.
These areas include education, business, start-ups, administration and leadership.
Patel also said women need the right mindset and chances to move ahead.
Other speakers said women are important to families, society and the country.
Baby Rani Maurya said women should be allowed to lead and make decisions.
She also highlighted the work of women in rural areas.
The speakers shared these ideas at an event in Lucknow.
The event discussed a book about women’s participation.
Anandiben Patel said women’s empowerment begins at home and through education.
She said daughters are succeeding in education, start-ups, business and other fields.
Patel said mindset, opportunities and family support are essential for women’s progress.
The remarks came during a Lucknow discussion on the book ‘Shatayu Sangh aur Mahila Sahbhagita’.
Other speakers called for greater opportunities, leadership authority and recognition of rural women’s contributions.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana and Women’s Welfare Minister Baby Rani Maurya spoke at the event.
- What
- They discussed women’s empowerment, education, opportunities, leadership and women’s contributions to families and society.
- When
- The event was held on Monday, August 31; the year was not specified.
- Where
- The discussion took place at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The event was organized to discuss Dr Shobha Vijendra’s book ‘Shatayu Sangh aur Mahila Sahbhagita’ and women’s participation.
- Main message
- Anandiben Patel said women’s empowerment begins at home and through education.
- Event location
- Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow
- Book discussed
- ‘Shatayu Sangh aur Mahila Sahbhagita’
- Book author
- Dr Shobha Vijendra
- Factors supporting progress
- Patel identified the right mindset, opportunities and family support as essential for women’s advancement.
- Leadership
- Baby Rani Maurya said women should receive opportunities and authority to lead and make decisions.
- Rural contribution
- Maurya highlighted rural women’s contribution to societal progress.
