Uday Social Development Society observed International Women’s Day on Friday at Vivekananda Park in collaboration with Ward Councillors.
A total of 800 women including Self Help Groups, Domestic workers and women leaders participated in the programme through Mahila Shakti Uday Sangh which is a women’s organization of SHGs. The programme concentrated towards pushing women to achieve right to education. Education is the key component for development.
The programme was organised inclusive with both Women and Men. It is believed that to bring change is necessary each and every member of family should be supportive and respect for their rights, said by Krishna Gaur, former mayor, Bhopal and leader of women morcha who was the Chief Guest of the event.
She congratulated Uday society for organising a meaningful program and focused that not only one but all 365 days should be celebrated as women’s day. She also added if a family need to develop, surely the woman in the family should be Healthy, Educated and Economically Independent. She also stressed that women can perform all activities and she has equal power as of men.
“It is our responsibility of women to eradicate our traditional mindset which do not allow our daughters from our society. Our daughters are our pride and each and every girl should be educated,” she added.
Rachna Budholia, Deputy Director, Women and Child Development focused that girls are discriminated even today in our society and not treated equally. She encouraged all to ban alcohol as it destroys families by taking an oath. There are different government schemes which are focusing girls’ education for their future development.
Women leaders shared their experiences of associating with SHG Federation, Madhya Pradesh Domestic Workers Trade Union and Nyaya chaupal of Uday Society. They have increased their Self Confidence had collected courage to fight for their rights.
The invited guestes were felicitated with valuable prizes promoted by Uday Society and the prices were distributed by Krishna Gaur, Sr. lizy Thomas, Br. James, Maya George, Councilor Archana Parmar and Narayani by giving prices to 20 members from 2 SHGs Federation women were rewarded for their excellent contribution to the society and towards women development.