The International Women's Day was celebrated at the KIIT here on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Norwegian Ambassador to India Eivind S Homme said women can bring prosperity to any nation as they are capable of doing excellent in every sphere. Noted writer and founder of Counselage India Suhel Seth said women are as competent as men. He questioned the discrimination in every point between man and woman. Women are highly intelligent and more responsible than man. He criticised the stereotype propaganda about women.
Noted actress, film director and social activist Nandita Das asked women to follow their heart. They should do what they wish. They should not depend upon others for taking decision in every sphere. Akila Urankar of Business Standard ltd said a woman should believe in her and dream in herself. Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, Director, UN World Film Forum said women are internally powerful. Their voice can change the entire world.
In his welcome address, KIIT & KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta said the KIIT and the KISS always give importance to women empowerment. Women can’t be empowered without quality education. “We are giving quality education to women in KIIT & KISS to empower them. The programme was presided over by KIIT and KISS Society president Saswati Bal.