DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 (PAGE 9) International Women’s Day celebrated with enthusiasm, zeal Excelsior Correspondent Gupta, Semester I, and Nikita Poonch was the chief guest whereas Ukhral celebrated International presented United Nations Pin to Medical Superintendent Dr long sports event for women was Yudhvir Sethi today said that contri- Sharma, Semester III, both from the Principal of the college Prof MH Women’s Day. The programme was Madhu Bandral SP and Dr Garima Vandana Dogra under the guidance organised by Shri Mata Vaishno bution of women is must for laying JAMMU, Mar 8: International PGI English Honours, School of Shah presided over the function. A chaired by the Principal, Dr. Sharma, ISM for their efforts during of Director AYUSH J&K, UT, Dr. Devi Shrine Board at its Sports a strong foundation of the nation. Women’s Day was celebrated with Humanities and Liberal Arts. large no of students presented their Ranvijay Singh who highlighted the COVID pandemic. Number of stalls Mohan Singh who also presided Complex, Katra. Nearly 250 partici- Yudhvir Sethi was speaking at the enthusiasm and zeal. One day workshop on ‘Gender views on the topic “Rights of achievements of many women in were installed by KT Designer over the function as chief guest. Dr pants comprising female staff of the programme held here in connection In recognition of their efforts, Equality: Theory & Praxis’ was women: Guarantees and Realities”. different fields of contemporary Studio, Pantaloon Women and Shashi Gupta Ex- Principal GMC Shrine Board and students of Shri with International Day of Women. the J&K Government felicitated organized by the School of Rukshana Koser of Semester 3rd times. Police Departmental Store. Jammu alongwith Dr Swarnkanta Mata Vaishno Devi College of National Panthers Party cele- four women entrepreneurs spon- Languages and Literature, Shri stood Ist followed by Farzana and NSS and NCC Units of GDC Associated Chambers of Padha retired Medical Officer Nursing, Kakryal took part in vari- brated the day. While speaking, sored by the Jammu and Mata Vasihno Devi University, Touseef Tantray of Semester 3rd RS Pura celebrated the day under Commerce and Industry of Ayurveda were guests of honor. ous sports events. Dr. Ashok Bhan, Anita Thakur, General Secretary- Kashmir Entrepreneurship Katra, on International Women’s who fetched 2nd and 3rd positions the guidance of Principal Dr GS India (ASSOCHAM) has hon- Krishi Vigyan Kendra Samba, Member Shrine Board and JKNPP urged upon the society to Development Institute (JKEDI) Day. Prof VK Bhat, Dean, respectively. Rakwal and supervision of Prof ored Women Achievers of Jammu celebrated “International Women Chairman of the Governing Council speak for the social, economic, polit- on the occasion of International Humanities and Social Sciences, Talent hunt and Interactive ses- Bindu Kumar, NSS Programme and Kashmir with ‘ASSOCHAM Day” under the leadership of of Shrine Board’s Sports Complex, ical and cultural upliftment of Women’s day. The event was graced the occasion as the chief sion cum Intra-College Officer and Dr Chetan Sharma, Northern Power: J&K Women Professor JP Sharma, Vice- was the chief guest, who gave away women in India. Among others pres- organised by J&K Government’s guest. Coordinator of the workshop Competitions were held at GDC ANO NCC Wing. On the occasion, Achievers-2021’ for their excel- Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu and prizes to the winners of various ent were Neelam Mahajan, ‘Mission Youth’ and was presided was Dr. Isha Malhotra. The School Marh in connection with Women’s NSS and NCC cadets shared their lence in their professional fields, the aegis of Directorate of sports competitions at the valedicto- Meenakshi Rajput, Gayatri, Rafiqa over by the Lt Governor of J&K, also conducted a webinar on the Day celebrations. Interactive cum views by reciting poems and deliv- on the occasion of International Extension, SKUAST-J. 60 women ry function. Earlier, Ramesh Kumar, Bano, Shamima Begum, Anamika Manoj Sinha, through virtual mode. topic “Gender Sensitization and Counselling Session was conducted ering speeches. Women’s Day. The event was of the different villages of district Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Sharma and Priya Rajput. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, prevention of Sexual Harassment at by RJ Juhie Mohan from 92.7 FM. Five days conference “Matho- organized by ASSOCHAM J&K Samba were actively participated in Vaishno Devi Shrine Board present- On the occasion of International Pandurang K Pole presented the Workplace”. GGM Science College NSS Mania” resonated well with the cel- Council in partnership with Batra the programme. The chief guest of ed the welcome address. Women’s Day, CPI (M) leader entrepreneurs with a memento in Vice-Chancellor of University Unit under the patronage of ebration of Women’s Day’ conclud- Group and Packaging Design the programme was Rachna Jammu and Kashmir Rural Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said the presence of CEO, Mission of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad Principal Dr Ravender Tickoo and Sharma Additional Deputy Livelihood Mission (UMEED) that while celebrating women’s Youth, Syed Abid Rashid Shah and Monday flagged off a contingent of guidance of NSS PO Dr Deepali Commissioner, Samba. organised a divisional-level pro- achievements and increasing visibil- Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, girl students for a snow skiing Mahajan celebrated International District Legal Services gramme to celebrate International ity, calling out inequality, is the key. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary at course in Gulmarg. The flag-off cer- Women’s Day on the theme Choose Authority Kathua organised Women’s Day in Bishnah area of “Amid the challenging times, the Srinagar’s Government College for emony was organised by the varsi- to Challenge. NSS volunteers wrote awareness programme on women’s Jammu district. On the occasion, a perfect way to celebrate the day is to Women. The awardees are Anam ty’s Directorate of Physical slogans and made posters to create rights to mark International mega exhibition “Hastkala” was remind everybody that all men and Siraj, a fashion designer and owner Education and Sports (DPES)—the awareness that a “challenged world Women’s Day. Secretary District held where Self Help Groups women are equal and can work of Closet Cloud, Tamana Imran, organiser of the two-week course— is an alert world. Meanwhile, Legal Services Authority, Kathua (SHGs) from different parts of together in shaping the world. proprietor of Dress Code, Sumaira to mark the International Women’s Women’s Studies Centre GGM Aarti Mohan, presided over the Jammu region attended the pro- Focusing on women’s issues and Durrani, owner of a beauty salon Day. KU Registrar Dr Nisar Science College, Jammu also cele- event held at Government Degree gramme and showcased their handi- empowerment is what we should and Farhana Zargar, proprietor of Ahmad, Coordinator DPES Dr brated International Women’s Day. Students presenting cultural item during International College. On the occasion, Principal crafts. The theme of the divisional strive for”, he added. Ocean Holidays. In a separate Nisar Ahmad, Nadeem Ahmad Dar, Government College for Women’s Day celebration. of the College, Asha Ram Sharma, level programme was “Mahila Hinduist leader Raju Chandel event, the Centre for Women Assistant Director DPES and other Women, Bhagwati Nagar organ- Coordinator Women Centre Dr Udayam Mahila Sashaktikaran”. felicitated All India Kshatriya Entrepreneurship, Jammu, organ- officials of the Directorate were ised an event on the eve of ed. Today’s event was a part of Industries at Hotel Radisson Blu Rachana, students and staff mem- Rubina Kausar, Mission Director Mahasabha Vice-President ised a webinar on women entrepre- present on the occasion. Surjeet International Women’s Day. On the series of events being organised by Jammu. Binoo Joshi, in recogni- bers of College and Para Legal and Sham Lal Dy. Director JKRLM Kshatrani Sapna Singh and Senior neurs’ challenges and ways for- Kour Sports Assistant will be occasion, Prof (Dr) Abha Chauhan, Government PG College for tion of her significant professional Volunteers of DLSA Kathua were UMEED was the chief guest on the Vice President of BJP District ward. The webinar was presided accompanying the contingent to Head of Department of Sociology, Women, Gandhi Nagar Jammu Achievements in Journalism, present. Besides, Tehsil Legal occasion. Kupwara, Shamim Bano Sanu on over by Director JKEDI Director Gulmarg as the team manager. University of Jammu was the key in collaboration with J&K Science Gunjan Rana for Retail and Services Committee Hiranagar also In an outstanding and unique International Women’s Day. JKEDI, G M Dar. A poster-making competition in resource person. Principal of the Technology and Innovation Council Management, Sapna Rohmetra organized a programme on display of woman power, NHPC To mark the International District Legal Services connection with International College Prof Minnie Sharma also Department of Science and (Director MMI School Jammu) “International Women’s Day” at Limited deputed an all-women Women’s Day, a function was Authority (DLSA) Srinagar in Women’s Day was organized by the addressed the gathering. Technology. The event commenced for Innovation in Education, Government Girls High School team led by Manisha Shrivastava, organised in the Office of SDPO collaboration with Directorate of Department of Applied Art, International Women’s Day was under the patronage of Dr Sangita Suvidha Jain for Manufacturing Hiranagar in collaboration with the General Manager (Electrical) to Gool in which Women Officials Education Department. Similarly, posted in Sub Division Gool were School Education, Kashmir organ- IMFA, University of Jammu at celebrated by GDC Vijaypur. Dr Nagari, Principal GCW Gandhi and Export and Shwetima Jamwal operate its 300 MW Chamera-II at Basohli, the programme was held felicitated. SDPO Gool Pardeep ized a programme to observe the the campus of IMFA at Talab Tilo, Khushboo Khan, Dentist, Director Nagar, Jammu. Dr Bhupinder for Media were honoured with Power Station located in Chamba, at Village Bhoond. Likewise Tehsil Kumar and SHO Gool Insptr International Women’s Day at Poonch House, Jammu. The theme Global Peace Organization and Singh, DAA, CLUJ, Dr Sunil ASSOCHAM Northern Power: Himachal Pradesh on occasion of Legal Service Committee Bani also Muneer Ahmed were also present Government Girls Higher of the competition was “Celebrating Women Rights Activist, Sheikh Gupta, Controller, BOPEE, Dr J&K Women Achievers-2021. International Women’s Day. NHPC organized a programme on on the occasion. International Women’s Day, 2021". Altaf Hussain, Advocate and Twinkle Suri DSW CLUJ and Dr The achievers were honored by also deputed Ms. Savitri Srivastav, Secondary School, Kothibagh here. “International Women’s Day” at To celebrate the International Judge, J&K High Court, Executive Several students of IMFA partici- Chairman Global Peace Renu Anand, HOD Department of Manik Batra, Chairmam Executive Director (IT&C) to head Organization and Rashi Baru, Village Gatti Bani. At Billawar, a Women’s Day, the artists of Chairman, J&K Legal Services pated in the competition. On the Mathematics were among others ASSOCHAM J&K Council and programme was held at its Regional Office at Chandigarh on Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Authority, Justice Ali Mohammad occasion, Prof Satnam Kaur, Advocate, Convener Global present on the occasion. Co-Chairman, Dr. M A Alim. International Women’s Day. A spe- PEACE Organization and Child Government Middle School Sansthan in coordination with Magrey was the chief guest on the Principal IMFA was also present. International Women Day Department of Agriculture Dadwara with the collaboration of cial interactive session between AK Sangam Tru Art Production present- occasion. Among others present Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Poonch Rights Activist were the resource was observed with full zeal and celebrated International Women’s Singh, CMD, NHPC and all NHPC persons. Many students participated Education Department Billawar and ed musical concert. The concert was were Chairman, District Legal of SKUAST-Jammu organized enthusiasm at GDC Doda. Dr Day. Director Agriculture Kashmir At Mahanpur, Tehsil Legal Services women employees was also held via inaugurated by the chief guest JK and shared their views on the topic Services Authority, Principal International Women’s Day at Shafqat Hussain Rafiqi, Principal Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal Committee also organized a pro- video conference at NHPC Koul, Free Lancer writer, producer “Kya Hum Azad Hai”. District and Sessions Judge, Abdul KVK, Campus Poonch. GDC Doda was the chief guest on inaugurated the function at gramme at GDC Mahanpur. Corporate Office, Faridabad on the director and Chief Patron of JK On the Commemoration of cel- Rashid Malik, Director School Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), occasion whereas Prof Kaniz Agriculture Complex Lalmandi District Legal Services occasion. Bhoomi Welfare Society. ebration of International Women’s Education, Kashmir Mohammad Reasi of Sher-e-Kashmir University Fatima, Rector Kargil Campus of Srinagar. Joint Director Agriculture Authority (DLSA) Bhaderwah International Women’s Day was “With a strong impetus on Younis Malik, Principal Magistrate, of Agricultural Sciences and Day, the Internal Complaint Kashmir University was the Inputs/Marketing/PHM Amir ud organized a function to celebrate celebrated at BWWA Community “Make in India” by the Juvenile Justice Board Srinagar, Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-J) Committee of GDC Sidhra organ- resource person. Din Andrabi, Joint Director Seeds, International Women’s Day here at Hall, Paloura Camp Jammu Government, numerous opportuni- Tabasum Qadir Parray, Secretary, celebrated the International ized an online lecture on the theme International Women’s Day was Pesticides and Fertilizers District Court Complex. The func- under the Aegis of Rajni Jamwal, ties are opening in core operations in DLSA, Srinagar, Adnan Sayeed, Women’s Day at KVK, Reasi cam- “Gender Justice: Safety At Public celebrated by Jammu Institute of Mohammad Iqbal Khan, Asifa Nabi tion was presided over by the BSF Wives Welfare Association, the manufacturing sector, and it is CEO, Srinagar, Dy CEO Srinagar pus. Space for women” under the guid- Ayurveda and Research. Welcome Apiculture Development Officer Chairman DLSA, Principal and President, FTR HQ Jammu with high time that we close the talent gap Principal Kothibagh GGHSS, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah ance of Principal Dr Monika speech was delivered by Dr. Srinagar, Mushroom Research Session Judge, Bhaderwah, Ashok zeal and enthusiasm. All Women’s with women employees” said Rahul Principal, GGHSS, Nawakadal, University Rajouri celebrated Sharma. The resource person for the Raghuvir Singh, Director Officer Farzana Tabasum, Nazia Kumar Shavan. Sub Judge residing in BSF campus participated Sharma, Deputy CEO Aluminium Faculty Members and Students. International Women’s Day. Prof. lecture was Dr Savita Nayar, Academics. An impressive cultural Ashraf, Qazi Gowher and other Bhaderwah Reenu Dogra Gupta, in this programme whole heartedly. Business, Vedanta Limited on Director School Education, Akbar Masood, Vice Chancellor Associate Professor, Department of programme was presented. women participants expressed their Munsiff Sandeep Sen, Member The Day was celebrated by organiz- Women’s Day. Kashmir, Mohammad Younus BGSBU in his message said that the Law, University of Jammu. Rajiv Gandhi Group of views. Secretary DLSA Susheel Singh and ing cultural programme, Poetry Aadarsh Bhartiya Samaj cele- Malik, Principal District and purpose of celebrating this day is to Department of Sociology, Colleges Kathua organized func- On the occasion of International Mobile Magistrate Munish Manhas competition, Quiz competition and brated International Women’s Day Sessions Judge, Abdul Rashid promote peace with women’s rights. GDC Khour organized One Day tion on International Women’s Day. Women’s Day, troops of 4 were among others present on the Ramp walk. The winners were dis- at Bhour Camp. Malik and Principal GGHSS On the occasion, various depart- Online Webinar to celebrate Anu Dogra Chairperson, RGMCE Rashtriya Rifles organised a free occasion. tributed prizes by Rajni Jamwal, On the eve of International Kothibagh were also present on the ments of the University conducted International Women’s Day. The was the chief guest and Charu medical cum awareness camp American Oncology Institute BWWA, President, Jammu Frontier. Women’s Day, Aditi Sharma occasion. The students also present- online lectures on various themes. chief guest of the programme, Prof Andotra, Director, Indian Public specifically for women at inaccessi- at ASCOMS Hospital, Sidhra, On this occasion, BSF lady doctors Chairperson AWICT launched ed a skit to highlight the changing Women Studies Cell of Hans Raj, Principal GDC Khour School was the guest of honour. ble Katyara Panchayat of Jammu organized an event to cele- and female paramedical staff were Ayushman Yojna at Gandhi Nagar roles of a woman in a family and Government PG College Rajouri inaugurated the webinar. The key On the eve of International Bhadarwah. brate International Women’s Day also given special recognition and Jammu. Member Aditi Welfare the challenges she is facing. celebrated International Women’s resource persons for the webinar Women’s day, the NSS unit of KC Jammu and Kashmir Bank and launch of AOI’s flagship felicitated for working round the Trust Rishi Kaul kilam, Sunny Underlining the role and impor- Day by organizing a seminar on the were Advocate Meenu Padha, College of Education conducted celebrated International Women’s Program “NYLA” aimed at early clock during COVID-19 pandemic. Niranjan, Sahil Koul and many oth- tance of women in the changing theme “Women in leadership: President, National Child and on-line essay writing competition Day at its Corporate Headquarters. detection and treatment of Cancers President Innerwheel Club ers were present on the occasion. world especially during the COVID Achieving an equal future in a Women Development Council on the topic “Role of Women during The bank’s Chairman and in women. The event was attended Jammu Reva Raina and her team A felicitation program was pandemic, Prof Manoj K Dhar, the COVID-19 World”. Haleema Sabia (J&K) and Founder, Masti ki COVID-19”. Dr. Sanjay Tickoo, Managing Director R K Chhibber by the Cancer survivors and women celebrated International Women’s organized to celebrate International Vice Chancellor, University of won first position whereas Zarifa Pathshala and Dr Shveta Sharma, Principal of the college was also was the chief guest. The bank’s top high achievers of Jammu region as Day to honour the women who Women’s Day by the Poonch Jammu said that while COVID has Kouser and Humera Kosser stood Assistant Professor Department of present. The best three entries were management was also present on dignitaries for International made remarkable achievements in Taekwondo Academy. Nirdosh played havoc on all sections of the second and third respectively. Social Work, University of by Dolly Kanojia from MIER the occasion. Vice-President Women’s Day. The event was inau- their life. On the occasion, the chief Kumar Incharge Manager Sports society and women have been its International Women’s Day was Himachal Pradesh. College of Education, Rashmi Tabassum Nazir and Vice-President gurated by Babila Rakwal, Dr guest was Dr Archana Chowdhary Stadium Poonch was the chief worst hit, there is urgent need to celebrated by IQAC of Women Development Cell of Salathia and Taniya from Sacred Manju Gupta were also present. Shashi Sudhan, Neeru Batra, Dr and Shveta Gupta Kansal was the guest, while President PDTA bring to light the tremendous efforts Government SPMR College of Government Degree College Heart College of Education and Meanwhile Women’s Day celebra- Ravinder Madaan, Dr Surbhi guest of honour. Santosh Sangra, Makhan Lal Bhaglal and Prem by women and girls around the Commerce, Canal Road, Jammu Nagrota celebrated International MIER College of Education respec- tions were also held in Jammu at Kudyar and other women high- Deepa Soni and Manmeet Kour Parkash Luthra were the guests of world in shaping a more equal by organizing various functions. Women’s Day. Guest of honour for tively and Dolly Anthal from Sacred Zonal Office Central I with Zonal achievers of Jammu. On this occa- were honoured by the dignitaries. honour and Abdul Majid Dar PEM future and recovery from COVID- Two teams were created of NCC the programme was Prof Shallu Heart College of Education. Head/Vice-President Shareesh sion Dr. Pavan Malhotra, Director PDC Dr Santosh Gupta in her was the special guest. 19 pandemic. Prof Dhar was speak- cadets and NSS volunteers for the Gupta, Assistant Professor in Certificates of participation were Sharma as the chief guest on the Principal, ASCOMS Hospital was address informed the gathering On International Women Day, ing at the inaugural function of a game of Tug of War. Principal of the Computer Application in GDC awarded to all the participants. occasion. also present. about activities of the club. Jammu Police in RS Pura as a one day National Webinar titled College, Prof. RS Jamwal, spoke on Marh. Dr Attar Singh Kotwal, To commemorate the NABARD District Office ICDS Project RS Pura under On the occasion of Women’s mark of a good gesture and in order “Gender and Evolution of Women the occasion. Principal of the College was also International Women’s Day, the Rajouri and Krishi Vigyan Kendra the auspices of Directorate ICDS, Day, Jyoti Rani Slathia, Joint to connect with the families of the in 21st Century” organised by the Government MAM College, present. Smt Shanti Gupta Centre for (KVK) Rajouri jointly celebrated J&K hosted “Poshan Mahotsav” Direction Employment, Jammu, martyrs today provided sewing Department of Lifelong Learning, Jammu celebrated International Government College for Women Studies (SSGCWS) International Women Day in under Poshan Abhiyaan and J&K, interacted with women stu- machines to them. Satvik Rashtra University of Jammu in collabora- Women’s Day. The function was Women, Udhampur celebrated organized a program “Sharing of Rajouri. Dr. Arvind Isher, Incharge International Women’s Day. The dents who appeared in annual exams Nirman an NGO along with Jammu tion with Coordination Cell, Higher organized by Women Development the International Women’s Day Experiences” in which Tanya Dev KVK-Rajouri, Kanav Sharma, event unfolded with the inaugura- of cutting & tailoring conducted by Police provided sewing machines to Education Department, J&K. Cell in collaboration with the NSS under the supervision of Dr Seema Gupta, a renowned singer and artist DDM NABARD were among oth- tion of Bio Wall/Vertical Garden, Aadarsh Bhartiya Samaj, J&K in its the widows of Police Parivar. Under Meanwhile, The Centre for Women Wing of the college on the theme Sharma, Head of Department of was the resource person. Dr Renu ers present on the occasion. followed by another unique initia- training centre at Bhour Camp. the direction of SSP Jammu Studies, University of Jammu “Choose the Challenge”. The Music. Prof. Minu Mahajan, Gupta, Chairperson MIER chaired J&K Legal Service Authority, tive to reach out to the community International Women’s Day was Shridhar Patil, SP Head quarters organized an Awareness lecture on resource persons for today’s occa- Principal of the college was the the session. Dr Adit Gupta, District Legal Services Authority, by establishment of Poshan Helpline today celebrated across the district Jammu Adil Hamid along with the theme “Women Empowerment: sion were Senior Advocate Monika chief guest on the occasion. Principal and Director MIER, Rupa Jammu in collaboration with (01923293823), being started on a Kishtwar with great enthusiasm. SDPO RS Pura Shabir Khan, SHO A Tool to Overcome Gender Kholi, JK High Court, Subah Mehta, GDC Nowshera organized Gupta, Joint Director and Director Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, pilot basis for a period of 15 days for Deputy Commissioner (DC) RS Pura Jai Pal Sharma and Karan Inequality” for the Community GM, Directorate of Industries and series of activities to celebrate CWS, Ruchika Gupta, Joint Jammu Region celebrated redressing the issues concerning Kishtwar Ashok Sharma presided Baghat Chairman NGO presented Women of Village Trilokpur, Gol Snober Jamil, BDO, Jammu. International Women’s Day. A Director MIET, HoDs and Deputy International Women’s Day in the Poshan (Nutrition). During the over the main function organised by the token of connection to the ladies Gujral, Jammu on the occasion of Principal of the college Prof Sunil symposium on the theme “Women HoDs of various departments of the premises of Kendriya Vidyalaya event, AWWs showcased various Social Reform and Charitable Trust of the Martyrs cops. International Women’s Day 2021. Uppal threw light on the historical Empowerment” was organized in college along with the students and GC CRPF Bantalab Jammu. VK stalls. (SRCT) at Ashiana Boys Hostel, On Women’s day, Sahara University of Kashmir organ- background of Woman’s Day. the College premises under the faculty attended the session. Singh, Director General of Police, NABARD, Jammu Regional Kishtwar. Founder President SRCT Jagrati Manch in collaboration ised several events, including a sem- On the occasion of International chairmanship of College Principal International Women’s Day was Prisons, J&K was the chief guest Office celebrated International Sanjeev Parihar, Munsiff Kishtwar with Kissan Gurukul and Sher-e- inar and a webinar, to celebrate the Women’s Day, General Zorawar Dr Surinder Kumar Sharma. The celebrated in Vimal Muni College while Dr D Manjunath, Deputy Women’s Day. Advocate Purnima Mahjabeen Akhter, President MC Kashmir University of International Women’s Day. At an Singh Memorial Educational and College authorities also organized a of Education, Vijaypur on the Commissioner, KVS Jammu Sharma, Deputy Mayor, Jammu Kishtwar Riyaz Ahmed Zargar, Agricultural Science and impressive ceremony in VC Charitable Trust in collaboration community awareness programme theme “Women in Leadership - Region was the guest of honour. was the chief guest on the occasion, DySP Pardeep Sen, Assistant Technology Jammu launched Secretariat, Vice-Chancellor Prof with Department of ISM Reasi at Government Middle School, Achieving an equal future in Covid- Vijaya Singh wife of VK Singh was while Sandhya Gupta, eminent Labour Commissioner Kishtwar Dakhshyani Project at SKUAST in Talat Ahmad unveiled a poster of an organized a medical camp in Kolsar Darshan Nagar, Nowshera. 19 World.” Chairperson of the special invitee to present memen- designer and social worker, Sunita Anoop Kumar, DWSO Kishtwar which 50,000 rural women will get awareness campaign on women’s Village, Reasi. NSS Unit of GDC Bani organ- College Anu Gupta along with the toes. Sanjeev Gupta, Principal Verma, yoga teacher and social Tariq Parveaz Qazi and prominent employment. The chief guest was health and hygiene. The day-long International Women’s Day was ized an online quiz competition on Principal and staff members partici- (District and Session) Judge and worker, Sushma, Director, Koushal personalities were present on the Vikram Singh Gill, UT Director awareness campaign was organised celebrated by Government Degree “Women Empowerment” to com- pated in the programme. Chairman, DLSA Jammu, Bala Milk Producers Co. Limited, occasion. DC felicitated the merito- Nehru Yuva Kendra. Others who by the Centre for Women’s Studies College Darhal in which a sympo- memorate the International On the eve of Women’s Day, Jyoti, HJS (D&L Judge) Judicial Meenakshi Devi, Member Nandpur rious girl and women achievers present on the occasion were Dr. and Research (CWSR). Department sium on the theme “Gender Women’s Day. The competition Jammu Tawi Golf Course Member, J&K Special Tribunal and Milk Producers Co. Limited were who excelled in different fields. Parminder Singh, Scientist of Social Work (DoSW) also organ- Equality and Economic was held under the guidance of (JTGC), Sidhra in association Rajinder Prasad, Deputy Inspector the guests of honor. Anamika, Nehru Yuva Kendra Kathua SKUAST, Sanjeev Kumar, ised a day-long seminar titled Development” was organized. College Principal Dr MS with Directorate of Tourism General, GC CRPF Bantalab were Deputy General Manager and Dr in collaboration with Integrated President SJM, Kuldeep Singh “Women in Leadership: Achieving Mohammad Arif, Sadia Iram and Pathania.74 students qualified the Jammu organized “Women the special guests. The chief organ- Ajay Kumar Sood, Officer-In- Child Development Scheme Kathua Dhariwal, Dr. Anu, Simran Kohli. an Equal Future in a Covid-19 Raffaqat Kosser were adjudged contest and were awarded with E- Putting Competition”. Large num- izers of the programme were Mr. Charge, NABARD were also pres- organized International Women’s Either we can chose to blame the World” to mark the International first, second and third respectively. Certificates. ber of women players participated Suraj Prasad, Principal Kendriya ent on the occasion. Priya Ranjan, Day at Government Higher society for the evils, or we can come Women’s Day. Expert team from Red Ribbon Club of GDC GDC Bishnah organized a in the competition. Nirja Koul Vidyalaya, Bantalab, GC, CRPF, AGM, NABARD presented vote of Secondary School, Jakhbar. OP together to take effective steps to Foundation of Sports Learning and Sunderbani celebrated the poster making competition to cele- Moza displayed some great skills Jammu and Mr Naushad Ahmed thanks. Bhagat, Deputy Commissioner, rectify the mistakes and work Development (FSLD) acquainted International Women’s Day by brate International Women’s Day. and lifted the trophy while Khan, D&S Judge, Secretary Udhampur Judicial Kathua was chief guest who hon- together to make the place better women participants with different organizing a symposium on the Vishesh Sharma of Semester-I Shabnum Ara was the runner-up. DLSA Jammu. Employees celebrated International ored Female achiever in different place to live in, stated J&K BJP self-defense techniques. To mark topic “Choose to Challenge”. secured Ist position, Anmol Sharma Third place was clinched by Rajni District Administration Women’s Day at District Court fields in local areas. General Secretary and former the International Women’s Day, the Prerena Sharma, the student of first from Semester-IIIrd secured second Sinha. Abdul Gani Mir was the Ramban observed International Complex in which a large number of To celebrate ‘International MLC Advocate Vibodh Gupta dur- Media Education Research Centre semester stood first, the second position and Mukti Sharma of chief guest on the occasion, while Women’s Day. A special pro- serving and retired women’s and Bar Women Day’, Dean Student ing visit to “Drishti Chatravaas”, (MERC) organized a webinar position was secured by Supriya Semester-I secured IIIrd position. Secretary, Jammu Tawi Golf gramme under the aegis of “Beti members participated. The pro- Welfare and NSS SKUAST- Pauni Chak on the occasion of International Day Women’s Day. where the invited speakers dis- Sharma the student was fifth semes- Dr Anuradha Pandoh, Principal of Course, Manav Gupta, National Bachao Beti Padhao” a flagship gramme was held under the chair- Jammu organized interactive pro- manship of Senior Retd Jan Sangharsh Sanstha under cussed the role of women in media. ter and the third position was jointly the college was also present. Golf Academy of India (NGAI) programme of the central govern- gramme on virtual platform on the International Women’s Day was Administrative Office Raksha the guidance of its Chairman To celebrate International shared by Priyanka Bhogia the stu- certified Professional Coach Rohit ment was organized by the ICDS topic ‘Women in Leadership: today celebrated at GCET Jammu. Slathia. Accounts Officer Advocate Sanjeet Bavouria cele- Women’s Day, School of dent of first semester and Priya the Gupta and several sports lovers to mark the occasion. DC Ramban, Achieving an equal Future in a Dr Sameru Sharma, Principal, Sudershan Sharma, Gulam Sugra , brated International Women’s Day Humanities and Liberal Arts, student of first semester. were present on the occasion. Mussarat Islam, SSP Hasseb-ur- COVID-19 World’. The programme GCET, Jammu threw light on the Section Officer Puran Singh, at Udhampur Mini Stadium. The Cluster University of Jammu Women Empowerment Women Battalion (IRP-15th) Rahman, various other senior offi- was started with the inaugural Committee of GDC Mahanpur significance of the day. Various staff cers besides students, faculty mem- Accountant Jitender Paul Singh and speech by Dr Subhash C Kashyap, chief guest on the occasion was organized Online Essay Writing members participated in creative celebrated International Women’s large number of judicial employees Former Minister and Member of Competition on the topic “Most celebrated International Women’s Day at the Battalion Headquarters, bers from GDC Ramban and vari- NSS Coordinator. The guest lectures and colorful activities and show- ous other educational institutions were present on the occasion. were delivered by Dr Veda Parliament Choudhary Lal Singh. Inspirational Female Fictional Day under the guidance of Gulshan Ground, Gandhi Nagar, cased their talent. attended the function. Jammu and Kashmir Bharat Krishanan Women Scientist from Afunction to celebrate Women’s Character in Literature” under the Principal of college Dr RK Koul. Jammu. The day long celebrations GDC Udhampur celebrated International Women’s Day Scouts and Guides held the pro- IARI and Dr Nomita Laishram Day was organized at Panchayat patronship of Dean Academic The occasion was graced by included lectures by various acade- International Women’s Day. The was celebrated by Jammu Police at gramme on the eve of International Assistant Professor cum NSS Ghar, Purkhoo. All the Panchayat Affairs, Prof. Bhupinder Singh. The Maleeka Sharma Civil Judge micians, medicos and psychologists chief guest was Prof Subhash Women’s Police Station. SSP Women’s Day at SHQ, Gandhi instructor of Faculty of Agriculture. members participated in the func- Mahanpur as the chief guest. highlighting the importance of winners of the competition were Chander, Principal, GDC Jammu Shridhar Patil accompanied Nagar, Jammu. Most Revered International Women’s Day is tion. DDC Chairman Bodh Raj was Hiteshi Taggar, Semester III, GDC Ramkote celebrated International Women’s Day, presen- International Women’ Day on the Udhampur while Prof Babu Lal by other police officers celebrated Madam Hemla ji, Retd Principal, the day for praising women who the chief guest. Speaking on the English Honours, GCW Gandhi Thakur, Senior most faculty mem- tation of a colorful cultural pro- the day with police officials of Parade Women College, Jammu, work hard every day to accomplish occasion, Horticulture Development Nagar who bagged 1st prize, second theme “Choose to Challenge”. The gramme, medical camp and various program was presided over by the ber was also present. Women Cell Jammu and public. Flight Lieut. Sunanya Goswami, individual and professional goals Officer Bhalwal Sandeep Sharma prize was bagged by Manya Jain, Govt. General Zorawar stalls for shopping. Danesh Rana, Shruti Uppal Incharge One Stop Flying Officer, Kalyani Parshotam, said Rekha Mahajan Secretary BJP apprised the women of various Semester V, English Honours, Principal of the College, Dr Ashu IGP Armed/IRP Jammu was the Vashisht. Apart from cultural pre- Singh Memorial Degree College Center Jammu was the guest speak- Capt Swatti, Dr. Renu Nanda, HOD Jammu and Kashmir while cele- Government schemes initiated by GCW Gandhi Nagar and Kritika chief guest on the occasion. Earlier, sentations, students expressed their Reasi celebrated International er on the occasion. SP City North Education University of Jammu and brating International Women’s Day the Horticulture Department for the Sambyal, Semester VII, PGI Commandant IR-15th Bn, Mubassir views on the significance of the day. Women’s Day. Online quiz was PD Nitya, two lady officials of Sneh Bali, National Vice President at Madhuvan Kids Playway School. women farmers. English Honours, School of Latifi welcomed the chief guest and A program was organized to organized by the members of Women Police Station and DySP Social Workers, Prabha Jain, Rekha Mahajan said that if we give The day was also celebrated at Humanities and Liberal Arts in a tie, other invitees. Women officials who celebrate International Women’s Committee Against Sexual Headquarters Swati Sharma also Advisor, Raj Bharti, Advisor, J&K woman the opportunity and safe Samba, Kathua, Kishtwar, Doda, the third prize went to Ambika Day by the Sexual Harassment Harrassment (CASH). E-certifi- delivered speeches or presented cul- spoke on the occasion. Bharat Scouts and Guides were the environment, she can do anything. Ramban, Udhampur, Rajouri, Sharma, Semester I, English Cell in collaboration with the cates shall also be issued to the stu- tural items were felicitated on the International Women’s Day was special guests on the occasion. Stressing on empowerment of Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Honours, GCW Gandhi Nagar. The Women Empowerment Cell of dents who participated in the quiz. occasion. On this occasion SP celebrated at Government As part of the celebration of women for a new and transformed Shopian, Bandipora, Kupwara and consolation prize went to Shivya GDC Poonch. Ramesh Angral SSP Government Degree College Verma of Gandhi Global Family Ayurvedic Hospital Jammu by International Women’s Day, a day- India, J&K BJP Vice President, Kulgam Districts.