Women a driving force behind progress of society: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Mar 7: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that women are playing a transformative role across all sectors and their contribution towards shaping our society is remarkable.
The Minister made these remarks while addressing grand International Women’s Day celebrations at Abhinav Theatre here today, organised by Mission Shakti in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) under the theme ‘Give to Gain’.
Addressing a large gathering of women achievers, officers, students and social workers, the Minister highlighted that women today are playing a transformative role across all sectors including education, healthcare, administration, entrepreneurship, science, sports and social development and this day is observed to celebrate their achievements and recognitions in diverse fields.
The Minister reaffirmed that the Government is committed to ensure equal opportunities, dignity and safety for women and girls, noting that several initiatives are being implemented by Government to empower women and make them self sustainable.
She underlined that education remains the most powerful tool for empowering women and enabling them to realise their full potential. She urged young girls to pursue their ambitions with confidence and encouraged families to support the aspirations of their daughters.
In his welcome address, Mission Director, Mission Vatsalya/Mission Shakti, Nazim Zai Khan said that this special day is commemorated to celebrate the existence, achievements, and resilience of women and girls all across Jammu & Kashmir and entire Globe.
He also spoke about various initiatives taken by the Social Welfare department for the empowerment and welfare of women and children in Jammu and Kashmir.
Secretary, JKAACL, Harvinder Kour while delivering vote of thanks, spoke about the importance of the day for the women folk.
Later, in recognition of meritorious public service, the Minister felicitated Commissioner Secretary, Forests Ecology and Environment, Sheetal Nanda.
During the event, the Minister also felicitated women achievers from various fields like sports, para-sports, entrepreneurship, administration and meritorious public service, Art and Culture, child welfare and other areas for their outstanding contribution to society and exemplary achievements.
Principal Secretary Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma; Commissioner Secretary, Forests Ecology and Environment, Sheetal Nanda; MD Women’s Development Corporation, Purnima Mittal; senior officers of Social Welfare Department, women achievers, social workers and large number of students were also present on the occasion.

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