SRINAGAR, MARCH 08: In connection with International Womens Day, celebrated on 8th of March every year, a number of functions to commemorate this day were today held across all the districts of Kashmir division.
On the occasion, seminars, debates and other related programmes were organized besides women achievers were also felicitated by the respective district administrations.
At Srinagar, the District Level Centre for Women, Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Srinagar, in collaboration with Srinagar Smart City Limited today organised a function to celebrate International Womens Day at Government College for Women (GCW) Nawakadal, here.
The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary, who is also Chairman MSK Srinagar and Chief 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 in varied 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.
The DC said that the present Government is making concerted efforts to empower the women folk by giving them reservation in every field of life including in public representation.
He said on International Womens Day various debates and seminars on women empowerment and womens rights are being conducted, this is an important aspect through which awareness among people regarding women empowerment, rights, health / legal services and skill development under Centrally Sponsored Schemes etc. is raised.
He also said that if we delve deep into all the religious teachings, they all teach us to work for the betterment of the women folk, promote women empowerment and safeguard their rights.
The DC Srinagar assured the support of District Administration in every endeavor that will promote women empowerment. He also appreciated the work and dedication of MSK staff from the last 2 years.
On the occasion, Principal of the College, Dr Tabasum Rafiq presented the Presidential address. The District Program Officer (DPO), ICDS Srinagar, Zeenat Ara also spoke on the occasion.
Later, a DLCW booklet was launched by the DC Srinagar to publicise some of the events conducted by (DLCW) – MSK Srinagar.
The book launch was followed by distribution of mementos. The DC on the occasion presented Certificate of Appreciation to District Level Centre for Women MSK Srinagar for successful completion of 2 years and launching of achievement booklet, besides to Women Welfare officer MSK Srinagar Ruqaya Aashraf, District Coordinator MSK Srinagar Deeba, District Coordinator Rehana.
Among others, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Principal GCW Nawakadal, Ms Bilques Jan Deputy Director Kashmir, Mohd Yaseen Lone Chief Planning officer, DPO ICDS Srinagar, Students and Staff of college besides officers and officials of MSK Sgr were present on the occasion.
