Women are an integral part of a society. If opportunities are not given for their development, then there will be lopsided growth only, said Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu on her visit to Barbil to attend a function as the chief guest on the International Women’s Day. It was organised by Kasturaba Mahila Mahasangha (KMM), Barbil, which is a unit of Adivasi Viksh Samity , Serenda, Keonjhar on March 8 last.
Murmu further told a gathering comprising representatives and members of 200 SHGS and 28 NGOs and local people, that adequate provision for education and health is necessary for the development of women.
She emphasised on a change in attitude of women at the same time. “The women should not consider themselves as weak,” she said. Citing the example of her, she asserted that because of strong will power, she has reached to the today’s position from a poor family of village where there was no light of civilization. Some days she had to pass without getting meal for two times, she revealed.
Padmashree Tulasi Munda , founder of the Adivasi Vikash Samity, presided, while Barbil Municipality chairman Dilip Mishra attended as guest of honor. Mrudula Mohanty, Principal, Joda Women’s College was the chief speaker.
KMM secretary Damayanti Samal gave the welcome address and presented the report of KMM, while vote of thanks was given by Reena Mahanta, a KMM member.
Murmu went to Adivasi Vikash Samity, Serenda where she interacted with the school students. Keonjhar Collector Dr N Tirumalla Naik and SP Kabita Jalan among others were present.