The Bharatiya Academy in association with the Body and Organ Donation Society of India (BODI) will hold a felicitation programme on March 8 on the occasion of the Women's Day by awarding 20 young women below 40 years, who have achieved excellence in 20 different categories.
The academy sought nominations from eligible achievers in fields like politics, sports, social work, film, education, art and craft, print journalism, broadcast journalism, digital media, change maker, innovation, culture, agriculture, industry, business and literature etc.
Eminent writer Dr Pratibha Ray, litterateur Dr Iti Samanta, Doordarshan Director Dr Dipti Mishra and actress Archita Sahoo will grace as guests on the award giving programme.
Interested applicants may apply before February 27 in youngwomanachiveraward@gmail.cum stating their field of work, age, experience and achievements, said a release by the organisers.