A two- day all India women’s conference organised here concluded on Monday.Speakers attending the function pleaded for empowerment of women as a precondition to achieve holistic development of society.
While speaking on the occasion, Excise Minister Dr Damodar Rout said the voice of women should be at par with the men to bring about a positive change in their economic and social life. He further lauded the efforts of women to fight against alcohol and form an ideal society.
Baleswar MP Rabindra Jena laid emphasis on women’s strength, while former MP Kharabela Swain said women possess several godly virtues and underscored a need for their empowerment.
Among others, BJD Chief Whip Ananta Das, MlAs Nityananda Sahu, Aswani Patra and Prafulla Samal, ZP president Umilata Das, district Collector Sanatan Mallick, BRIT chairman Gour Kumar Rout, Bina Kohli, Nari Sangha president Gopamudra Mohapatra and secretary Aparna Mohapatra spoke. Several eminent personalities were facilitated on the occasion.