Union Minister Piyush Goyal to visit US next week
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held an Interaction with eight Girl Innovators on Monday to mark the National Girl Child Day.</p>
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The minister said there is huge potential in each of the sectors that the eight Girl Childs have shown today:</p>
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Low-cost biodegradable sanitary napkins</li>
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Smart gloves which converts sign language to text &amp; speech</li>
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Use of AI &amp; GPS</li>
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The minister said the projects of these eight Girl Innovators will be presented before the Startup Advisory Council after three months for various incentives under the government scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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&ldquo;I am very inspired to see these Girl Innovators, making the nation as well as their parents proud at such a young age (10-18 years). You are the true leaders of India,&rdquo; said Goyal, during the programme held over Video Conference.</p>
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&nbsp;&ldquo;When girls are empowered, then countries become stronger and more prosperous,&rdquo; the minister while referring to the Prime Minister&rsquo;s call for &lsquo;Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.&rsquo;</p>
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Goyal said women today are challenging status quo and have stepped up as nation builders and change makers. India has been a powerhouse of strong women across fields: Be it sports (Meerabai Chanu, Mary Kom), Business (Falguni Nayyar of Nykaa, Indira Nooyi), Science &amp; Technology (Kalpana Chawla).</p>
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