Suresh Prabhu said that achievements of women need to be recognized at all levels. (File Photo)
New Delhi:
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday said former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was the "most powerful PM of the country".
Speaking at a Railway programme for women, Mr Prabhu said, "US still does not have a woman President yet. But we have had women as President, Lok Sabha Speaker and Prime Minister. Indira Gandhi was the most powerful PM in the country."
"There are so many women employees in railways who are doing well. Generally, women do it better wherever they are," Mr Prabhu said.
Railways have about one lakh women employees out of the more than 13 lakh strong workforce in the public transporter. He asked women in railways to set new benchmarks so it becomes an example for men to follow.
He said that achievements and efficiency of women need to be recognized at all levels.
Instead of sympathizing with the women, we need to empower women to give them equality in all respects like literacy, education, financial status, he added.
Speaking at a Railway programme for women, Mr Prabhu said, "US still does not have a woman President yet. But we have had women as President, Lok Sabha Speaker and Prime Minister. Indira Gandhi was the most powerful PM in the country."
"There are so many women employees in railways who are doing well. Generally, women do it better wherever they are," Mr Prabhu said.
Railways have about one lakh women employees out of the more than 13 lakh strong workforce in the public transporter. He asked women in railways to set new benchmarks so it becomes an example for men to follow.
He said that achievements and efficiency of women need to be recognized at all levels.
Instead of sympathizing with the women, we need to empower women to give them equality in all respects like literacy, education, financial status, he added.
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