The District legal Services Authority (DlSA), Gajapati organised an awareness rally and a meeting to mark the International Women’s Day here Wednesday
DlSA Secretary Prajyoti Rout flagged off the rally at the Jagannath Temple. Over 400 women and others moved in the rally holding placards and shouting slogans on importance of the day. A meeting organsied at the Town Hall was inaugurated by DlSA Chairman and District Sessions Judge Durga Shankar Mishra.
“Women have Constitutional rights to express their views as men do in every sector and everywhere. However, the society doesn’t progress when women are neglected. Protecting women is the true respect for the country,” viewed Mishra.
Among others, First Class Judicial Officer Sandhya Rath and noted gynaecologist and DlSA Member Dr Ramalaxmi, DSP Santosh Kumar Mishra, DlSA volunteer Meena Kumari Tahal and lawyer Anita Mishra spoke on the occasion. The occasion also marked cultural programmes performed by tiny girls.