The Mahanadi Coalfields ltd (MCl) felicitated three inspiring women, including a loco-pilot of Indian Railways, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day observed here Wednesday evening.
The Jagriti Mahila Mandal, the Jagriti Mahila Sabha and the Anand Vihar ladies Club organised a colourful programme to mark the day. MlA Raseswari Panigrahi, Sambalpur Railway Division loco-Pilot Manumati Bhangra and MCl’s Crane and lift Operator Basanti Sahu were felicitated. Mandal president Nisha Thakur honoured them.
MCl CMD AK Jha gracing as chief guest said the contributions of women in the society were unparallel. “God has made men and women differently and they need to supplement each other,’’ he said and asserted that patience of a woman makes her far superior than a man.
He hailed Operator Sahu and loco-Pilot Bangra for successfully making their presence felt in male bastions as beacons for others. ‘’There should not be a difference between a daughter and a son. We should facilitate daughters, educate them well and let them reach the zenith,” the CMD said.
Among others, Director (Personnel) lN Mishra and Mandal vice-presidents Jyotirmayee Parida and Padamja Singh were present. MlA Panigrahi elaborated on the history of the International Women's Day and importance of the women in the society.