President Ram Nath Kovind today presented Nari Shakti Awards for 2017 at a special function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

The awards were presented to 29 women and 9 institutions in recognition of their efforts in rendering distinguished services for the cause of women, especially vulnerable and marginalized women.

The Awards were initiated in the year 1999. Ministry of Women and Child Development announces these national awards every year for eminent women, organisations and institutions.