Modi: Indian women contributed a lot to Mars mission

Hyderabad Nov 28: Indian Prime Minister Modi has spoken about the Women empowerment at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, Referring to Indian History he has said that "Gargi an ancient philosopher around the 7th century BC challenged the male sage to a philosophical discourse something unheard of this in this time ever ."

He added that "our warrior's queens like Rani Ahalyabhai Vohlkar and rani Laxmibhai fought bravely to defend their kingdoms.Our freedom struggle to is replete with such instances.Indian women continue to live in different works of life "

PM added that "Our space programmes including the Mars orbiter mission have an immense contribution from women scientists.Kalpana Chawla and Sunitha Williams both Indians have been part of US Space missions ."

Modi added that "3 out of 4 oldest high courts in India are headed by women judges, Our sportswomen have done the country proud".