Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Mar, 10
Today on the occasion of 107th international women’s day, a program was held by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad at Shree Gita Mandir Samriti Bhawan, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu. The theme of the program was “LIONESS”. The Chief guest of the Program was Dr. Meenakshi Kilam, Registrar, University of Jammu, the Guest of Honour was Smt. Aasha Rani Gupta, Mother of Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan, Special Guest was Mrs Poonam Slathia, Karate Coach, Karate Association of India(KAI), Organisational Speaker was Miss Varsha Jandiyal, State Girls Incharge, ABVP J&K. The stage was also shared by ABVP Jammu Mahanagar President Dr. A.P Singh and Mahanagar Secretary Kunal Sadotra.
The welcome speech was given by Dr. Pallavi Mahajan, Jammu Mahanagar Vice President.
Addressing to the gathering, Dr. Meenakshi Keelam appreciated the girls of various Schools and Colleges who had participated in the Mission Sahasi program of ABVP in which they learned the techniques of Self Defence. Speaking on the occasion Miss Varsha Jandial said that the whole world is looking towards women to eradicate all the existing evils in the society. Women needs to lead every single sphere of the society to maintain a healthy society. ABVP always works for making of the fearless and introducing programmes like mission sahasi on ground to empower the girls. It talks of justice to every one, said Varsha. The anchoring was performed by ABVP Jammu Mahanagar Secretary Komal Mengi and the vote of thanks was given by ABVP Jammu Mahanagar Girls Incharge Parijat Sharma.
The program was started with Traditional Saraswati Vandana followed by a series of plays and fillers performed by Prashant and his team. These fillers and plays were based on women Empowerment, women Rights and women Respect. Neeraj and Dheeraj, the students of GGM Science College sung the dogri song.
Hundreds of students were provided with certificate of appreciation who had participated in Mission Sahasi, Sunil Padha Memorial Gyan Pratiyogita, Speech Competition and Painting Competition.
