Attending a function held on the International Women’s Day on Sunday, speakers laid stress on social reforms, spread of education among girls and complete ban on female foeticide for socio-economic growth of women in India.
Held at Kolha Sahi, a tribal hamlet in Garhpalasuni Panchayat under Kankadahad block in Dhenkanal district, the function was organised by the NSS units of Bapujee HS School (BHSS). Earlier, a rally by the college students was flagged off by Principal Bhagaban Sasmal. Scores of students, villagers and health workers attended. Among others who spoke included Garhpalasuni College Principal T Sahu and former NSS officer BK Tripathy. NSS programme officer Kailash Chandra Sahani coordinated.