Governor Banwarilal Purohit and his wife Pushpa Devi Purohit on Thursday honoured over 120 elderly women, calling them Mothers of India. They were each presented with a shawl, a citation, a rose and a travel case.
Calling the senior citizens hailing from Cuddalore and Tiruvallur districts as women achievers, he said the mother in a family deserved “our admiration, respect and praise,” since it is the mother, who nurtures, nourishes and guides family members with patience and maturity.
Assembly Speaker P. Dhanapal, who heaped praises on the Governor, said Mr. Purohit was like a bridge between the government and the people.
Praising strong women
Fisheries Minister D. Jayakumar said this was the first time that such an event was organised at the Raj Bhavan. “Usually, swearing-in ceremonies would be held in the Durbar Hall. But today, mothers who have weathered many storms are here,” he said.
Social Welfare Minister V. Saroja said the State government had done a lot for women’s welfare including provision of gold for thali for marriages. Under the noon meal scheme, 53 lakh children were covered, and 34 lakh children and mothers-to-be under the ICDS.
