International Women's Day
International Women's Day-2021 celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: In connection with International Women's Day celebrated on 8th of March every year, a number offunctions to commemorate this day were today held across all the districts of Kashmir division.
At Srinagar, the District Level Centre for Women, Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Srinagar, in collaborationwith Srinagar Smart City Limited today organised a function to celebrate International Womens Day atGovernment College for Women (GCW) Nawakadal, here.
The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary, who is also Chairman MSK Srinagar andChief Executive Officer (CEO) Srinagar Smart City Limited was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Shahid lauded the efforts of the women for their accomplishments invaried sectors, he praised female Covid warriors including medic staff, paramedic, education, ICDS,Social Welfare and others for playing key roles in Covid mitigation efforts and vaccination process.
Later, a DLCW booklet was launched by the DC Srinagar to publicise some of the events conducted by(DLCW) – MSK Srinagar.
At Budgam:
The District Legal Services Authority Budgam in collaboration with District Administrationtoday organized a mega seminar at Sheikh-ul-Alam hall, here.Principal District and Sessions Judge (PD&SJ) Budgam Raja Shujat Ali Khan was the Chief Guest whileDistrict Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza and SSP Budgam AmodAshok Nagpure were Guest of Honor.
Speaking on the occasion, PD&SJ said that women with their sheer grit, dedication and determinationhave achieved their goals.
They over the years are attempting to breach all types of gender stereotypes.The DDC in his speech said women need to be empowered in every aspect as they have the potential tochange and create an everlasting impact on society.
At Pulwama:
Tehsil Legal Services Committee Pampore and ELFA International organized an AwarenessProgramme on ‘International Womens Day’ today at Government Degree College Pampore.
DDC Dr Raghav Langer while speaking on the occassion, said that International Womens Day is meant touphold feminist values and to celebrate the great achievements of women and contributions they havemade to the nation as well as world.
At Shopian:
A grand function was today organised at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, herein which District Development Commissioner, Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya was the Chief Guest.
The DDC highlighted the role and importance of women in nation building and also stressed upon theSelf-Help Groups to come forward and establish more and more such groups under National RuralLivelihood Mission (NRLM) to enable them to stand on their own legs and earn their livelihood under theUmeed Scheme.
At Bandipora:
The District Administration Bandipora on Monday celebrated the International Women’sDay by organizing a seminar at Mini Secretariat here in which DC Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad was theChief Guest.
He talked about the rights of women and highlighted the significance of InternationalWomen’s Day.
He said that it is not the day just to commemorate the achievements of women but toanalyze and diagnose the reasons behind the helplessness of women in the society and asked forchanging age old notions by bringing the social re-orientation in addition to bringing their economic andpolitical upliftment.
At Kupwara:
The District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with Director Jan Shikshan Sansthan(JSS), Kupwara organised an impressive function at Town Hall, here. DC Kupwara, Imam Din was theChief Guest on the occasion.
The DC said that the present Government is making concerted efforts to empower the women folk bygiving them reservation in every field of life including in public representation. He said during the DDCand BDC elections women were given reservation.
At Kulgam:
JKRLM (UMEED) Kulgam organised District Level Mela at Mini-Secretariat which wasinaugurated by DDC Kulgam, Showkat Ajaz Bhat.On the occasion it was informed that JKRLM (UMEED) program was launched in district Kulgam inphased manner and presently 2315 SHGs are functional in district covering 19351 households.
Speaking on the occasion, the DDC highlighted the role of women in changing and transformation ofsocieties and said that women in present time are leading and serving at different positions.
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