President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented the Nari Shakti awards, 2018 on the occasion of International Women's Day.
About:
Nari Shakti Puraskar is the highest civilian honour for women in India.
Objective: To acknowledge achievements by women and institutions in recognition of their relentless service towards the cause of women empowerment and social welfare.
Instituted by: The Ministry of Women and Child Development.
When given? Every year on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8).
Instituted in: 1991.
Categories: The award is given in six categories, with each category named after eminent women in Indian history. These are -
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award: named after Ahilya Bai Holkar, 18th-century ruler of Malwa kingdom.
Kannagi Award: named after Kannagi, a legendary Tamil woman.
Mata Jijabai Award: named after Mata Jijabai, mother of Shivaji, who founded the Maratha Empire in the 17th century.
Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang Award: named after Rani Gaidinliu, a 20th-century Naga spiritual and political leader.
Rani Lakshmi Bai Award: named after Rani Lakshmi Bai, the Queen of Jhansi.
Rani Rudramma Devi Award (for both men and women): named after Rudrama Devi, a 13th-century ruler of Deccan Plateau.
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