Gujarat to have new policy on women's empowerment

Monday, May 22, 2006, 23:52 [IST]

Gandhinagar, May 22 (UNI) The Gujarat Government today decided to formulate a new policy for women's empowerment and children's development.

The decision was taken by Chief Minister Narendra Modi after reviewing the draft with a high-level committee, official sources said here today.

Mr Modi announced that suggestions made by the committee would be incorporated in the new policy and would be placed before the State Cabinet for approval.

The meeting was attended by Gujarat Women Welfare Minister Anandiben Patel and other top officials.

UNI MP MAZ RR KN2110

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