"Women-Led Development Will Take Country Forward", Says PM Modi

PM Modi said India has the maximum number of pilots in civil aviation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on the occasion of 77th Independence Day laid emphasis on the importance of women-led development and stated that today women scientists are leading the Chandrayaan mission.

"The one thing that will take the country forward is women-led development. Today, we can proudly say that India has the maximum number of pilots in civil aviation. Women scientists are leading the Chandrayaan mission," PM Modi said.

"The G20 countries are also recognising the importance of women-led development," he added.