‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’ to be Organised at Kartavya Path on International Women’s Day tomorrow

Women Participants from diverse fields will walk together under the theme #SheLeadsBharat, highlighting the central role women play in shaping a progressive and inclusive India Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 9:41AM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is organising a women-led walk titled “ Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat ” tomorrow ( 8 March 2026) along Kartavya Path in New Delhi as part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day, observed globally on 8 March, celebrates the achievements, leadership, and contributions of women across all spheres of life and reaffirms the collective commitment towards gender equality, safety, dignity, and empowerment. In this spirit, the Shakti Walk is being organised to highlight the central role of women in shaping a progressive and inclusive Bharat. The Shakti Walk aims to celebrate women’s leadership and contributions across sectors, reinforce the Government’s commitment to women’s safety, security, and empowerment, showcase flagship schemes and initiatives benefiting women, foster solidarity and collective pride among women from diverse backgrounds, and promote the message that women-led development remains central to national progress. The walk will take place from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, covering an approximate 2-kilometre stretch from India Gate to Vijay Chowk along Kartavya Path. The event is expected to witness participation of around 3000 women from more than 150 Ministries, Departments and Organisations, including representatives from the Armed Forces, police, media, healthcare, sports, government institutions, industry and grassroots organisations. Participants will walk together under the theme #SheLeadsBharat , highlighting the central role women play in shaping a progressive and inclusive India. Women officers from various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India have also been invited to participate. The programme will witness the participation of representatives from international organisations too. The walk will be led by women public representatives, including Union Ministers, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, MLAs, and other distinguished women leaders and prominent personalities from diverse fields. The programme will begin with brief addresses by dignitaries, followed by the ceremonial flag-off of the walk. Installations showcasing key Government schemes for women, as well as the achievements of women across diverse sectors , will be displayed along Kartavya Path. A curated cultural presentation at India Gate will celebrate the spirit of womanhood and national pride. The performances will include Dollu Kunitha, Kalaripayattu, Sringarimelam, Ranchandi and Ghoomar, representing the rich cultural diversity and strength of women across India. A curated cultural presentation at India Gate will celebrate the spirit of womanhood and national pride, beginning with a mass rendition of Vande Mataram. Balloons carrying the message “Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat” will also be released. The celebrations recognise the pivotal role of women in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. वो रोशनी है जो राहों को जगमगाती है, वो शक्ति है जो भारत को आगे बढ़ाती है। हर कदम में विश्वास, हर सपने में उड़ान… 🇮🇳 8 मार्च 2026 | शक्ति वॉक #SheLeadsBharat @PMOIndia | @Annapurna4BJP | @savitrii4bjp | @PIBWCD pic.twitter.com/dUP05bMQiB — Ministry of WCD (@MinistryWCD) March 2, 2026 *** SS/PC (Release ID: 2236239) Visitor Counter : 1126 Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , हिन्दी , Bengali , Bengali-TR , Gujarati , Odia , Tamil , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam Ministry of Women and Child Development ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’ to be Organised at Kartavya Path on International Women’s Day tomorrow Women Participants from diverse fields will walk together under the theme #SheLeadsBharat, highlighting the central role women play in shaping a progressive and inclusive India Posted On: 07 MAR 2026 9:41AM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is organising a women-led walk titled “ Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat ” tomorrow ( 8 March 2026) along Kartavya Path in New Delhi as part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day, observed globally on 8 March, celebrates the achievements, leadership, and contributions of women across all spheres of life and reaffirms the collective commitment towards gender equality, safety, dignity, and empowerment. In this spirit, the Shakti Walk is being organised to highlight the central role of women in shaping a progressive and inclusive Bharat. The Shakti Walk aims to celebrate women’s leadership and contributions across sectors, reinforce the Government’s commitment to women’s safety, security, and empowerment, showcase flagship schemes and initiatives benefiting women, foster solidarity and collective pride among women from diverse backgrounds, and promote the message that women-led development remains central to national progress. The walk will take place from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, covering an approximate 2-kilometre stretch from India Gate to Vijay Chowk along Kartavya Path. The event is expected to witness participation of around 3000 women from more than 150 Ministries, Departments and Organisations, including representatives from the Armed Forces, police, media, healthcare, sports, government institutions, industry and grassroots organisations. Participants will walk together under the theme #SheLeadsBharat , highlighting the central role women play in shaping a progressive and inclusive India. Women officers from various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India have also been invited to participate. The programme will witness the participation of representatives from international organisations too. The walk will be led by women public representatives, including Union Ministers, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, MLAs, and other distinguished women leaders and prominent personalities from diverse fields. The programme will begin with brief addresses by dignitaries, followed by the ceremonial flag-off of the walk. Installations showcasing key Government schemes for women, as well as the achievements of women across diverse sectors , will be displayed along Kartavya Path. A curated cultural presentation at India Gate will celebrate the spirit of womanhood and national pride. The performances will include Dollu Kunitha, Kalaripayattu, Sringarimelam, Ranchandi and Ghoomar, representing the rich cultural diversity and strength of women across India. A curated cultural presentation at India Gate will celebrate the spirit of womanhood and national pride, beginning with a mass rendition of Vande Mataram. Balloons carrying the message “Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat” will also be released. The celebrations recognise the pivotal role of women in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. वो रोशनी है जो राहों को जगमगाती है, वो शक्ति है जो भारत को आगे बढ़ाती है। हर कदम में विश्वास, हर सपने में उड़ान… 🇮🇳 8 मार्च 2026 | शक्ति वॉक #SheLeadsBharat @PMOIndia | @Annapurna4BJP | @savitrii4bjp | @PIBWCD pic.twitter.com/dUP05bMQiB — Ministry of WCD (@MinistryWCD) March 2, 2026 *** SS/PC (Release ID: 2236239) Women Participants from diverse fields will walk together under the theme #SheLeadsBharat, highlighting the central role women play in shaping a progressive and inclusive India" /> <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is organising a women-led walk titled <strong>“</strong>Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat<strong>”</strong> tomorrow ( 8 March 2026) along Kartavya Path in New Delhi as part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">International Women’s Day, observed globally on 8 March, celebrates the achievements, leadership, and contributions of women across all spheres of life and reaffirms the collective commitment towards gender equality, safety, dignity,<strong> </strong>and empowerment. In this spirit, the <strong>Shakti Walk</strong> is being organised to highlight the central role of women in shaping a progressive and inclusive Bharat.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The Shakti Walk aims to celebrate women’s leadership and contributions across sectors, reinforce the Government’s commitment to women’s safety, security, and empowerment, showcase flagship schemes and initiatives benefiting women, foster solidarity and collective pride among women from diverse backgrounds, and promote the message that women-led development remains central to national progress.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The walk will take place from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, covering an approximate 2-kilometre stretch from India Gate to Vijay Chowk along Kartavya Path.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The event is expected to witness participation of around 3000 women from more than 150 Ministries, Departments and Organisations, including representatives from the Armed Forces, police, media, healthcare, sports, government institutions, industry and grassroots organisations. Participants will walk together under the theme <strong>#SheLeadsBharat</strong>, highlighting the central role women play in shaping a progressive and inclusive India.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Women officers from various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India have also been invited to participate. The programme will witness the participation of representatives from international organisations too.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The walk will be led by women public representatives, including Union Ministers, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, MLAs, and other distinguished women leaders and prominent personalities from diverse fields.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The programme will begin with brief addresses by dignitaries, followed by the ceremonial flag-off of the walk. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Installations showcasing key Government schemes for women, as well as the achievements of women across diverse<strong> sectors</strong>, will be displayed along Kartavya Path.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">A curated cultural presentation at India Gate will celebrate the spirit of womanhood and national pride. The performances will include Dollu Kunitha, Kalaripayattu, Sringarimelam, Ranchandi and Ghoomar, representing the rich cultural diversity and strength of women across India.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">A curated cultural presentation at India Gate will celebrate the spirit of womanhood and national pride, beginning with a mass rendition of Vande Mataram. Balloons carrying the message “Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat” will also be released. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The celebrations recognise the pivotal role of women in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.</span></span></p> <p lang="hi" dir="ltr">वो रोशनी है जो राहों को जगमगाती है,<br>वो शक्ति है जो भारत को आगे बढ़ाती है।<br><br>हर कदम में विश्वास, हर सपने में उड़ान… 🇮🇳<br><br>8 मार्च 2026 | शक्ति वॉक<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheLeadsBharat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SheLeadsBharat</a><a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Annapurna4BJP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Annapurna4BJP</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/savitrii4bjp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@savitrii4bjp</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBWCD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PIBWCD</a> <a href="https://t.co/dUP05bMQiB">pic.twitter.com/dUP05bMQiB</a></p>— Ministry of WCD (@MinistryWCD) <a href="https://twitter.com/MinistryWCD/status/2028404853232509349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2026</a> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">***</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>SS/PC</strong></span></span></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); 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