VP highlights education, women empowerment at school

delhi: vice-president jagdeep dhankhar, addressing students at the india international school in jaipur, emphasized the critical role of women's education in building a "viksit bharat." he stressed, "women and education are the two wheels of the chariot that will drive the nation forward," adding that education is a societal equalizer and a cornerstone of democracy.dhankhar praised the ancient vedic era for its focus on women's participation in decision-making, noting that the recent women reservation bill is a significant step toward empowering women in governance. the bill mandates one-third reservation for women in parliament and state legislatures, a move he described as the “development of the century.”the vice-president also lauded india's national education policy (nep) for moving beyond degree-oriented learning to focus on skill development and talent exploitation. he called on institutions to fully adopt the nep, ensuring a more purposeful education system.highlighting india's growth, dhankhar remarked that the country is a global hotspot for investment and opportunity, with transparent, accountable governance that combats corruption and promotes meritocracy.