Those women interested to visit Delhi Government’s run Delhi Haats located at INA Market, Pitampura and Janakpuri and Garden of Five Senses in Saket can avail 50 per cent discount on entry ticket (fee) on Women International Day being celebrated on March 8. This year’s theme is “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.”
Chief Manager (PR & Publicity) from Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation Ltd, Ratan Singh said that a string of activities particularly related with women have been planned at all Tourism Ministry’s projects in city. “Cultural Programmes in evening at Dilli Haats (Pitampura & Janakpuri) by Sahitya Kala Parishad under Delhi Government has been planned. Also, Bindi and Mehandi Competition will be held at DilliHaat, INA, registration for which are opened till 2 P.M. upto March 8. Winners will be awarded,” he said. Singh also said that at DilliHaat, INA, a LED will be put up by Delhi Police for live telecast of address by Commissioner of Police and Delhi Police, band performance by Delhi Police Ladies Band will be held from 4 PM to 5 PM.From 6 pm to 7 pm , Kathak dance programme by SKP is planned followed by an hour long music and dance event.Colourful Handloom and Handicrafts items too will be available at DilliHaat, INA, said the DTTDC Chief Manager (PR & Publicity). The first international Women’s Day celebration took place in year 1911. Since then, it is marked every year on March 8.World over, the day celebrates achievements and contributions on women and girls in different spheres.
The day also spreads awareness about women’s empowerment and gender parity. The first international Women’s Day celebration took place in 1911. Since then, it has been marked every year on March 8, informed Singh.