The International Women’s Day was jointly organised by the Jharsuguda District Administration and social organisation Seheda.
A motor bike rally was arranged from Big Bazar under the active participation of Seheda OSR Club. A roadside play on the subject “Be Bold for Change” was staged by the club. A signature campaign was also held at the railway station to create public awareness on violence against women.
Secretary of District legal Services Board Manoj Kumar was present as chief guest on the occasion, while District Project Officer Minarani Mandal, District Child Safety Officer Sunanda Maharana, Medical Officer Dr Manoj Kumar Pati and District Social Welfare Officer Nirupama Behera attended as distinguished guests.
The meeting was coordinated by Women Safety Officer Brundabati Panda. Director of Seheda Club Anandini Padhi highlighted about Family Violence Act 2005 and Sexual Harassment in Workplace Act 2013.
The best Aanganwadi worker of the State Baidehi Kisan of Tumbadihi Anganwadi Centre, Kirmira block was felicitated with certificate and cheque of `5,000. Further, one Anganwadi worker from each block were given commendation certificate.
The felicitated workers are Hemanti Bhoi , Brajrajnagar, Sebati Besan, Jharsuguda City, Rama Padhy , Jharsuguda Block, Puspanjali Chhagan, Kolabira block, Jayanti Sa, lakhanpur, Jyotsna Mahananda, Kirmira and Sukanti Arka from laikera Block.