(MENAFN- KNN India) The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) in collaboration with Facebook launched the '#100Women Initiative' to recognize and acknowledge women who are making a difference in their communities, across the country. The '#100Women Initiative' involves a contest to select 100 women achievers of India through public nominations via social media.
Union Minister for Women and child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, on the initiative said, "Here is your chance to honour the women who've made a difference to your community. Log on to the Facebook page of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, share a video with us on why the woman you choose should be honoured as India's 100 most impactful women".
Starting on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, people can nominate women who have made an impact and made their community better, by visiting the Ministry's Facebook Page ( https://www.facebook.com/ministryWCD) until September 30, 2015.
They will need to submit a photo or video showing the nominee in action in their community. Winners will be announced in December, 2015.
Voting will begin on November 7, 2015 on the top 200 entries as determined by an esteemed jury. Winners will be invited to join a reception organized by the Ministry around Republic Day. (KNN Bureau)
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