The "Maa Foundation" observed the International Women’s Day here on March 8.
Several dignitaries, including the Mayurbhanj Maharaja and former Minister Praveen Bhanjdeo, Maharani Rashmi Rajyalaxmi Bhanjdeo, MP Engineer Bishweswar Tudu, Zila Parishad president Sujata Murmu, former Minister Surama Padhy, Udala MLA Bhaskar Madhei, Saraskana MLA Budhan Murmu, Badsahi MLA Sanatan Bijuli, Dr KC Mohapatra, Suman Singh, Kaushalya Naik, Pramila Panda and Shovabati Otta were present.The speakers emphasised the importance of progress, prosperity and empowerment of women.
A few persons, including journalists and women, were felicitated for their excellence in their respective fields of activities. The programme was convened and coordinated by Maa Foundation founder Pradeep Kumar Jena.