International Women’s Day was celebrated with pomp and glory in Bokaro; women from different walks of life, who have contributed and played an important role towards the development of society, were felicitated during many programmes held across the district. More than 300 women were honoured on the occasion.
‘Walkathon’ an awareness rally was organised with an innovative approach by Bokaro Steel Plant (BSl) to raise awareness on women’s right and to empower them. Al least 30 women were felicitated by BSl management for their outstanding contribution in different fields.
Several physically challenged women were also honoured in a function held at Bokaro Club organised by ‘Sheha Spersh’ an organisation. Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Rai Mahimapat Ray was also present on the eve. Speaking on the occasion Ray described women’s status as most revered and respectful in the society, “woman is a mother, a sister, a wife and a daughter and every relation is wonderful and makes the society most beautiful”, he add.
All total 81 women including 19 women councillor were felicitated by Chas Municipal Corporation on this day; they received felicitation certificates and memento by Chas Mayor Bholu Paswan.
DPS Bokaro families celebrated joyously the day. A programme was held at school highlighted the importance of Women’s Day and Women’s Empowerment in today’s era. The cultural presentation included a very expressive and powerful creative dance ‘Vikas’ were organised by the students of primary and senior wing students depicting the freedom of expressions, breaking the shackles of various social evils.
On this occasion, the renowned artist, Amit Kumar Sahu from Seraikela, who had recently conducted a workshop with the school students, presented a rhythmic and vibrant Saraikela Chhau dance exhibiting various silent expressions wearing masks. Towards the conclusion of the celebrations, the Principal released magazines on various subjects.
Dr Hemlata S Mohan the Director and Principal of the school expressed her gratitude and the confidence in the team. She said, hard work and dedication are keys which made her feel more accountable and committed towards society.
International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on March 8 every year. It is a day that celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women in the present, past and future.
International Women’s Day honors and remembers the work of the Suffragettes, celebrates the achievements of women over the years and reminds the inequalities that are still to be redressed. In the year 1911 the first International Day was celebrated.