Different socio-cultural organisations and women bodies celebrated the International Women’s Day with a series lectures, competitions and cultural shows in different parts of the silk city on March 8.
Socio- cultural and literary organisations Mahan Sangh and Pallhabi jointly celebrated the day at the Church ground where local MlA Dr RCC Pattnaik graced the event as chief guest. Mahan Sangh president Susant Sabat urged the women folk to become more conscious about their duties and responsibilities towards family and society. Debiprabha Rath presided.
Mahendra Kala Sahitya Sansad celebrated the Day in the Town Hall here. Sansad president Rabinarayan Behera presided. While Brahmapur MlA and Ganjam District Planning Board Chairperson Dr RCC Pattnaik was the chief guest, Brahmapur Sub-Collector lakshmikanta Sethi, Special Court Judge Devajani Das, BDA Chairperson Subash Maharana and Manager of Tata Steel Gopalpur were the guests. The speakers in their address stressed the need of protecting the dignity of women.
Similarly, Brahmapur Mahila Club celebrated the event. Club president Yoshadhara Satapathy presided.
Besides, the Day was also celebrated by Bahumukhee Samaj Mangal Kendra, Chinmayee Mission, JCI, Brahmapur ladies, Parthasarathi Samaj Kalyan Parishad and YWCA.