'Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat' held on Kartavya Path for International Women's Day 2026
The Ministry of Women and Child Development held the 'Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat' on Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on 8 March 2026, with over 3,000 women from about 200 ministries and organisations walking from India Gate to Vijay Chowk.
Summary
The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the 'Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat' on Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on 8 March 2026 to mark International Women's Day. Union Minister Annpurna Devi flagged off the walk of about 2 km from India Gate to Vijay Chowk, in which over 3,000 women from around 200 ministries, departments and organisations took part, including from the armed forces, police, health care, sports and aviation. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and NCW Chairperson Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar attended.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 8 March 2026, Kartavya Path, New Delhi
- Route
- India Gate to Vijay Chowk, ~2 km
- Participants
- Over 3,000 women from ~200 ministries/organisations
- Flagged off by
- Union Minister Annpurna Devi
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The 'Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat' held on 8 March 2026 to mark International Women's Day took place on which route?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — India Gate to Vijay Chowk along Kartavya Path
Over 3,000 women walked about 2 km from India Gate to Vijay Chowk along Kartavya Path.