J&K Resident Commission celebrates International Women’s Day

NEW DELHI, MARCH 8: J&K Resident Commission celebrated International Women’s Day with great fervor under the aegis of ‘Hello J&K initiative’.The event, themed ‘Accelerate Action’, highlighted the urgency of advancing gender parity and reinforcing the commitment towards women empowerment.Speaking on the occasion, Principal Resident Commissioner, Dr. Rashmi Singh, applauded the contributions and resilience of female employees in the Resident Commission office as well as the Directorate, many of whom joined the event virtually. She reiterated the government’s dedication towards supporting the womenfolk in all spheres of life.The event featured distinguished guest speakers including Dr. Manisha Priyam, Professor Education Policy at NEPA and Dr. Aditi Paswan, Assistant Professor at Delhi University.They honored the contributions and achievements of women across national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural and economic boundaries, emphasizing the importance of collective commitment towards gender equality across social, economic and professional domains.Also in attendance was Dr. Vartika Nanda, a prison reformer and faculty member at LSR, New Delhi. She shared the poignant anecdotes from her interactions with female inmates, shedding light on their struggles and resilience.The event was made successful with the dedicated efforts of Anil Sharma ARC, Sachin Manager, 5 PR and Shruti Bhardwaj, Nodal Officer Hello J&K.Dr. Rekha Jad, Consultant, concluded the session with a heartfelt tribute to the women who have broken barriers and shattered glass ceilings on their path to success.The event culminated with a vote of thanks delivered by Veena Sharma, Lecturer.