Observation of the International Women's Week by the Working Women Cell, PPT concluded on Friday with a valedictory function held at the Officers’ Club.
Chief guest Odisha State Commission for Women Chairperson Dr Minati Behera said that if any woman is subjected to any kind of violence then other women should come in support of her without any prejudices. Awareness should be created among the women about their rights. The commission would serve as a watchdog for protection of their rights.
Commission Member Snehanjali Mohanty deliberated on various laws framed to ensure women’s right to equality and to live with dignity.
Guest of honour PPT Chairman Rinkesh Roy hoped that such deliberation would immensely help the womenfolk of the locality to understand their rights. PPT Deputy Chairman AK Bose said that despite 74 years of Independence, right to equality still remains a distant dream for women.
Paradip Ladies’ Club president Subhalaxmi Roy highlighted the challenges faced by working women in their day-to-day life. Compeering the programme, PPT CME Saroj Kumar Das told that in spite of progress of civilisation, gender inequality still exits in the society in the name of tradition due to women’s ignorance of their legal rights.
Coinciding with the observation of the International Women’s Day on March 8, various competitions like song, dance, debate and sports were held among members of the PPT Working Women Cell. The winners were awarded on Friday by the chief guest and other dignitaries. Working Women Cell Chairperson Susmita Sasmal gave the welcome speech and Convenor Bijaylaxmi Mohapatra offered a vote of thanks.