On the International Women’s Day, the Ever Green Forum organised the Odisha Women’s Conclave at the Jayadev Bhawan here on Tuesday.
Mahila Vikas Samabaya Nigam Chairperson Shreemayee Mishra inaugurated the event and explained the role of women in the development of the society.
National Commission for Women former members Sushila Tiria and Sukeshi Oram were present as guests of honour. A souvenir Mamata was released on the occasion followed by a panel discussion on ‘Constitutional Rights of Working Women’. Supriya Dash coordinated the discussion.
Former MlA Dr Sipra Mallick, Mahila Congress president Er Sashmita Behera, BJP secretary Simantini Jena, women activist Namrata Chadha, All India Democratic Women’s Association national secretary Tapasi Praharaj and youth coordinator of Sports and Youth Services Nibedita Acharya participated in the panel discussion.
Besides, 10 women achievers from different fields were conferred with the Odisha Women Award while 22 achievers were awarded with Jhansi Rani laxmibai Prativa Puraskar in NCC, NSS, Youth Red Cross, Bharat Scout and Guides, NYKS activities, healthcare, etc.
Around 500 delegates from different women organisations and educational institutions participated in the event.