Education of daughters most effective investment in nation’s progress: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu has said that providing the best possible education to daughters is the most effective way to promote women-led development.

Addressing the gathering after presenting the National Teachers Awards 2025 in New Delhi today, the President emphasised that girls’ education should be accorded the highest priority.

She added that the investment in daughters’ education is a priceless contribution to the development of families, society, and the nation.

The President expressed happiness that the Gross Enrollment Ratio of girls in higher education has shown a significant rise in recent years.

 The President said that education empowers individuals, enabling children from the weakest backgrounds to achieve remarkable progress.

She said, just like food, clothing, and shelter, education is essential for a person’s dignity and security. 

President Murmu highlighted that the National Education Policy 2020 lays special emphasis on making education more accessible and seamless at the school level.