Roshni October to December 2022

Roshni

October To December 2022

SNAPSHOTS 2020-2022

ALL INDIA WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Honourable Delhi High Court Judge, Shri Siddharth Mridul visited AIWC HQ and Bapnu Ghar along with his colleagues and family and met President Smt. Sheela Kakde and team.

Smt. Kalyani Raj, MIC-Environment and Climate Change and President Elect represented AIWC in COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh for the UN Climate Change Conference.

President Elect Smt. Kalyani Raj was felicitated at AIWC HQ

Smt. Janki Rajaram was conferred the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Rashtriya Sewa Samman 2022 for her extraordinary services. She was honoured by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment.

ROSHNI Contents

Journal of the All India Women's Conference

October-December 2022

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor : Smt. Chitra Sarkar

Assistant Editor : Smt. Meenakshi Kumar

Advisor : Smt. Supriya Bhalerao

Editorial Assistants : Smt. Ranjana Gupta

: Smt. Sujata Shivya

President : Smt. Sheela Kakde

Secretary General : Smt. Kuljit Kaur

Treasurer : Smt. Rehana Begum

Patrons : Smt. Kunti Paul

: Smt. Bina Jain

: Smt. Veena Kohli

: Smt. Rakesh Dhawan

AIWC has Consultative Status with UN

Observer's Status with UNFCCC

Permanent Representatives : Smt. Sudha Acharya and Smt. Seema Upleker (ECOSOC) (UNICEF)

AIWC has affiliation with International Alliance of Women

Pan Pacific and S.E.A. Women's Association CONGO

Global Water Partnership World Renewable Energy Network

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From the Editor

From: Editor, Roshni

To: Members, AIWC

Dear Sisters, With this issue, we approach the end of the year and the end of this Management’s term. It was an unique and unprecedented era. We experienced a global pandemic, battled it head on, and won. Our values are intact and our organisation is thriving. It has been a pleasure and a privilege for me to have been your mouthpiece at a time when you were at your bravest, when you risked your lives to help those caught in the crosshairs of Covid… and faced the uncertainty around you by shining the light of AIWC on the darkness that enveloped our community.

Chitra Sarkar

My Journey As 42nd President Of All India Women`s Conference

By Smt. Sheela Kakde, 42nd President of AIWC

Withimmense gratitude to the Almighty I took over as 42nd President of All India Women`s Conference, on 30th January 2020 at Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Manesar along with the elected team of Secretary General Smt. Kuljit Kaur from Delhi, Hon. Treasurer, Smt. Rehana Begum from Pondicherry, Vice Presidents 1.Smt. Ashitha Sharan, Banglore, 2. Dr. Bhavna Joshipura, Rajkot, 3. Smt. Neeru Jain, Haridwar, 4. Smt. Santosh Aggarwal, Jaipur, 5. Smt. Suman Yadav, Delhi, and Jt. Secretary Smt. Supriya Bhalerao, Hydrabad. Devotion and Patience (Shraddha and Saburi) led me to this journey from 20th December 2019 , when the ballots declared my victory with a thumping majority of 33 votes which probably happened for the first time in the Presidential Election.

The charge of the office was handed over to the newly elected Management on 3rd February 2020 at the Head Office by the immediate ex-President, Smt. Rakesh Dhawan, and her team Smt. Kalyani Raj as Secretary General and Dr. Manju Kak as Treasurer. Small handing over ceremony was witnessed by the well-wishers, Patron Smt. Bina Jain, Vice President Smt. Neeru Jain, Smt. Rekha Sali and Smt. Harsha Ladhani from Mumbai and the staff. With the attitude of “WORK IS WORSHIP” I started drawing up the plan of activities which were to be carried out in the next three years of my allotted tenure as the President of the organization, which is marching towards its century.

In my Presidential Address I had declared three new innovative working teams namely, “Swachhata Abhiyan”, “Women`s Safety” and “Save Planet, Save Earth” which I felt would be our contribution to a New India as visualized by our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modiji. Along with these projects I took over the project for better living of the Matajis of Tarash Mandir Old Age Home, which is being taken care of by AIWC for past thirty five years in Vrindavan.

We were just settling in with our initial Orientation training for our newly appointed Zonal Organisers and elected Vice Presidents, when the stories of the Corona virus started coming in. We had to cancel our physical participation in the most prestigious United Nations CSW 64 meeting in New York. With the virus spreading like wildfire, the entire nation went into a sudden lockdown from 24th March 2020. It hit me like a bolt from the blue. I finally realised that this was a new and never heard of challenge that I have to face. But not one to bow down, I started thinking of ways and means to face the situation. By then it was clear that the virus was here to stay. The pandemic had created significant unprecedented challenges for all leaders across the globe. We soon geared up and adjusted the pattern of our work in Head Office and the community as was required in different states and localities. I decided to take on this new challenge with determination and plunged headlong into the situation bearing in mind the safety of all residents

at the campus and all members across the country by boosting their courage and faith in the Almighty by WhatsApp messages and email.

The shelter home for distressed women with twenty residents and the warden continued to work with no new entries. They were cheered up with frequent visit by me, daily yogic practice, gardening, drawing, painting, stitching masks etc. to keep them busy. At times we arranged music and dance also to make life interesting. Cleaning the premises kept them occupied. AIWC premises were kept neat and clean daily by the staff members staying in the staff quarters. Office, Library, Exhibition Halls, Hostel, Shelter Home, Community College were all sanitized regularly. The staff members and the girls staying in the hostel and short stay home were checked with pulse monitors to keep a record of oxygen saturation and their temperature also was checked. Homeopathic medicines were provided for immunization by the Secretary. General.

All through the first and second phase the office was running regularly as per Govt. instructions, except for the lockdown imposed by the authorities. There were hardly any buses or regular metro services, still the staff managed to come to the office. The mess for the working women who were staying in the hostel was running regularly. The mess manager would take time to go to the market to get the necessary items so that the kitchen could function smoothly. This was on home ground in Delhi where I could supervise what is being done.

The bigger challenge was to boost the morale of the members of our approximately 500 branches across the country. Many of the senior members

were going into depression as they were all alone. So I decided to conduct regular webinars. But there was the problem that many members did not have a smart phone or laptop and those who had did not know how to log in. Hence began the mammoth task of calling them personally and explaining to them step by step the procedure of logging in to the webinar. It was a great achievement accomplished and I am proud to say that our members have become tech savvy.

A few pictures will elaborate on the activities carried out across the country by AIWC Warriors during this highly challenging period. Thousands of masks were stitched and distributed regularly by the members. Chemical free sanitizers were prepared, tons of different food items were prepared at home by branches and were distributed to migrants and poor needy people. Any other required items were also distributed free. Free medicines were given, RTPCR tests done, medical help provided. The services of the AIWC members were recognized and many were appreciated. A big salute to all the Covid Warriors of AIWC. Women suffered a hard blow at home and in the work place. Our members helped them overcome atrocities. Their work was also appreciated. Our Community College students found it really tough with the lack of smart phones or laptops of their own, but our teachers took great care of these students for long hours. The amount of work done by our members was tremendous and noteworthy. We have published all of that, in our special issue of our quarterly magazine, Roshni. Vice President Dr. Bhavna Joshipura and her team in Rajkot did excellent work during this testing time by providing food, RTPCR tests, vaccination, free

accommodation for medical team and treatment at the PHC run by the branch.

Any challenging situation brings in new ideas. A society survives best when interacting, sharing and learning happen at the same time. We introduced WEBEX virtual platform to conduct meetings and programs regularly since September 2020 and conducted all Half yearly, Annual and Zonal Meetings, and awareness programs which were very necessary at that period of time. Later our members also started conducting webinars on various topics of interest for members across the country. The rich legacy of All India Women`s Conference created by the dedicated and selfless services by our past presidents since 1927 till 2010 by 38 past presidents out of 42 till date was presented with branch members, relatives and close associates of all of them. Life sketches, work done by the past presidents for the nation and the Organisation was very well received by the members across the country. We could pay our respects to each one of our stalwarts in a very dignified manner. Now all the recordings are on YouTube and in the archival section of our MCM Library. This series of Past Presidents proved very useful as our members were enlightened on the tremendous work done by these esteemed women. Most of us were hardly even aware of their names, leave alone the rich legacy left by them. The MCM Library team of Ranjana and Sujata, provided a lot of archival material and MIC Dr. Yuthika Mishraji proved a very apt anchor. Jt. Sec. Smt. Supriya Bhalerao prepared very attractive invitations and technical support was provided by Program Officers Ritu and Pratibha. Everybody played a role in the success of the series.

Commendable efforts were made to create awareness through various webinars on different topics by Vice Presidents Ashita Saran, Bhavna Joshipura, Zonal Organisers Usha Nair-South Zone B, Kalpana Roy-Eastern Zone A, Madhu SaranCentral Zone B, Nishi Jain- Central Zone A, Vidya Roy-Eastern Zone B, BKD Varaprasadini- South Zone A, Sumi Chopra-North Zone , MICs Manju Kak- Communal Harmony and Peace, Kalyani Raj - Save Planet, Save Earth, ( now President Elect), Indrani Sengupta - Art & Culture, Ritu Singhal - Textile and Shilpkala, Asst. Sec. Sheveta Rai Talwar. I heartily appreciate their efforts and congratulate each one of them. I expect others to follow them in the future as we march towards the century. I am witness to the sincere efforts made by MIC Constitution Rekha Sali along with Secretary General Kuljit Kaur in finalizing the amendment of our Constitution which began in 2017. Dr. Sadhna Kulashrestha`s help in streamlining Tarash Mandir Old Age and Short Stay Home activities with Dr. Anita Gupta definitely deserve a big Thank You. Similarly sincere efforts of Hostel MIC Vijayalakshmi Krishnamoorthi deserve applause. The issues of our quarterly magazine ROSHNI, edited by MIC Roshni, Chitra Sarkar very well depict our activities at HO and at the branch level. Thank you Chitraji for doing commendable job in the pandemic.

Due to the lock down during the pandemic, frequent travels nationally and internationally were curtailed and staying continuously for longer period at 6, Bhagwan Dass Road campus, drew my attention to various jobs which needed to be taken up.

Three years’ journey as the 42nd President was

differently placed in my platter and with the blessings of the Almighty, it is now culminating with a very satisfactory feeling of accomplishments in the most adverse circumstances. In tough situations I did not sit back or complain, but faced the challenges as and when they came and converted them into opportunities for the betterment of the organisation.

Mine was certainly not a normal tenure like all the Presidents before me and probably even for those who will follow me. It was a tenure never dreamt of before and though the regular work suffered a setback due to the lock down and financial crisis, GOD did not let me down. He saw to it that every minute of mine spent on these premises was worth my staying away from home as He opened new and better avenues for me once the crisis was over.

I extend my heartfelt Gratitude for the whole hearted cooperation of the Sec. Gen. Kuljit Kaur and the Treasurer Rehana Begum. Patience and understanding along with the zeal to work for AIWC has helped us to successfully complete our tenure. My sincere thanks to our Patrons Smt. Bina Jain, Smt. Veena Kohli and Smt. Rakesh Dhawan for their timely guidance and advice with love and appreciation all throughout my tenure.

My sincere thanks are due to all the Vice Presidents, Jt. Sec., Asst. Secs., Zonal Organisers, MICs, SCMs and all my dear member sisters who stood by us all through out and supported us. The staff members along with Executive Secretary Poonam

Gupta and Finance Manager Biji Sabastian’s, cooperation and efficiency must be appreciated. Thank you, one and all. The contractors who played major role at AIWC in the past two years also deserve my special Thanks. Remember we are not “a team” just because we work togetherWe are a "team" because we respect, trust and care for each other.

Last but not least MR. RANJIT KAKDE, my husband, I really am at a loss for words as none of this would have been possible without his whole hearted support. In the worst phase of the pandemic when I was down, it was he who pulled me up and never once insisted that I should come home as he was all alone.

My journey in service began by donating the first bottle of blood at the age of 18yrs with my father`s encouragement and was nurtured by my ever supportive mother and encouraging mother in law and father in law. My service continues. I am ever so grateful to Him for that.

Complete surrender to the Almighty, He has helped me to sail through the rough sea successfully.

May AIWC flourish in the times to come.

SARVE SUKHINAH SANTU I

SARVE SANTU NIRAMAYAH II

SARVE BHADRANI PASHYANTU II

MA KASCHIT DUKHA BHAG BHAVET II

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Shilpkala Utsav with a touch of Odisha

By Smt. Ritu Singhal, Convenor- Shilpkala Utsav and MIC Textile Block Printing Unit

Shilpkala Utsav, an annual festivity of arts and crafts by women was held from October 10 – 12, 2022 and themed around Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Odisha. The participants were women artisans, AIWC branches, Self Help Groups, Women Entrepreneurs and AWWA (Army Wives Welfare Association) Entrepreneurs. The 9th edition was inaugurated by Shri Bishweshwar Tudu, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and Jal Shakti along with Smt. Rashmi Bhanjdeo, erstwhile Maharani of Mayurbhanj.

wooden items, chocolates, pickles, tea etc) were showcased by sixty five participants from nineteen states. There was a live demonstration by a Gandhian lady, Induben who has taught many along these years how to spin yarn on a charkha, both the big traditional charkha as well as the small modern portable version. Sabai grass tribal crafts of Odisha too gathered a lot of interest. Mehndi by AIWC Vocational Institute ex-students was in demand due to the upcoming festivity of Karwa Chauth on all three days. Two food stalls were put up by a Self Help Group funded by an NGO who sold Mumbai street food and Nirula’s, who brought their entire range of ice creams, beverages and food.

For the first time all departments of AIWC Head Office showcased products made on campus under one banner (Textile Block Printing, Solar Cooking, Bapnu Ghar - Short Stay Home, Herbal Garden, Taraash Mandir)

For the first time, unprecedented rain showers did try to hamper the festivity, disrupting initial planning and execution of Shilpkala Utsav but we chose to carry on in spite of all odds while several events were being cancelled around the city and country.

Day One was Inauguration Day. A flurry of activities was taking place to ensure everything was perfect before the Chief Guests arrived, while we prayed that the rain gods hear us. The entire

A range of arts, crafts, textiles and food products (tribal crafts, handlooms, jewellery, garments, paintings, hand printed and painted fabrics,

team of AIWC from Patrons, Office Bearers, Vice Presidents, Zonal heads, MIC’s, members and staff were present to welcome the guests. A traditional welcome with a performance by Chhau dancers and lighting of the lamp brought Shilpkala Utsav 2022 to an auspicious start. The splendour of Odisha was visible in their handlooms, Sabai grass, Dokra, Pipli Applique, Filigree and Palm Pattachitras.

There were full-fledged speeches at Shilpkala this year by our Chief Guest and Guest of Honour. Our Master of Ceremonies for the day Smt. Pratibha Arya, Program Officer, opened the program with a welcome note by President Sheela Kakde, followed by inspiring and light-hearted speeches by Hon’ble Minister Shri Tudu and Smt. Rashmi Bhanjdeo and a note on Chhau dance by Smt. Sapna Acharya, a member of AIWC whose support in Odisha theme was commendable. Secretary

General, Kuljit Kaur’s vote of thanks was in order. Several distinguished guests including from the expatriate community visited on all days to support the cause of empowering women artisans. Festivity is incomplete without a performance. A cultural program was organised by Shilpkala cultural team members. The lively Chhau dance performance by young girls from Mayurbhanj energised everyone along with a beautiful Kathak performance by students of Kathak Kendra and residents of AIWC Hostel for women.

We are delighted that this year AIWC and Smt. Rashmi Bhanjdeo ji, erstwhile Maharani of Mayurbhan,j supported some women artisans and a group of performers for Chhau Dance under the Mayurbhanj Foundation and encouraged them to come to Delhi for Shilpkala.

Day Two was equally busy with buyers and special

guests, Smt.. Archana Pandey, Chief of AWWA and wife of Army Chief was our Honourable Guest on Day 2. She came with her entourage –Vice President AWWA and several senior team members who too were welcomed by our President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Vice Presidents and Members-in-Charge. Our President Sheelaji’s initiative managed to get AWWA to participate for the very first time. They bought six stall spaces from us- five for AWWA entrepreneurs and one for Avahan – An AWWA initiative for war widows. This was the second time in the last ten years that we managed to get Defence families to participate at Shilpkala Utsav.

Day Three too saw several guests from the expat community, Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador of Luxembourg and Estonia were present to support the cause of empowering women and

shopped generously spending an amount of `1 lakh. AWWA president Smt. Pandey came on Day 3 too, along with some of her team, to shop and spent generous amounts on both days.

As in the past, the main objective of Shilpkala Utsav was fulfilled to empower women artisans, eliminate middlemen and promote Indian crafts and culture. AIWC provided women artisans, a free-of-cost platform to show their wares and did not take any share of sales from any participant. This direct producer to consumer platform was successful and participants were happy with their sales which amounted to around `31 Lakhs across three days. One of the participants sold outfits worth about ` Three lakhs. The Sabai Grass and Maa Durga Self Group sold all their wares completely by end of Day 3.

We managed to get good coverage in newspapers in Delhi and Odisha, social media (AIWC and AWWA), web news and TV with the efforts of our media team.

This most awaited event of AIWC brought back smiles and managed to get our Vice Presidents, Zonal Heads and MIC- Constitution and Jt.

Secretaries from Delhi and across India. The event wouldn’t have been possible without the personal involvement and direction of our management - Sheela ji, Kuljit ji and Rehana ji, Shilpkala Committees, AIWC members and staff.

Kudos to the AIWC team!

Branch Activities

Bariatu Branch, Ranchi

On2nd October 2022 , `3000 /- was donated by Banvasi Kalyan Kendra among the poor children for study. In the month of November 2022, clothes and woolen garments were distributed among the poor people. On the 24 December 2022 , the members of A.I.W.C. Bariatu Branch distributed blankets among the poor villagers.

By Smt. Aneeta Sinha, President

Christmas Day Report from Bapnu Ghar

By Smt. Magdleen Marin, Member-in-Charge, Bapnu Ghar, AIWC

Christmas Celebration at our AIWC, Bapnu Ghar, was organized on 23rd December’ 2022. Member-in-Charge, Smt. Magdleen Marin, Bapnu Ghar residents, AIWC Management and staff came to office wearing bright red dresses. Bapnu Ghar was decorated with glittering lights and stars. A crib was made by the Counsellor and Bapnu Ghar residents. The crib was really very beautiful.

Smt. Magdleen Marin (MIC), Smt.. Sushila S. Kumar (Counsellor), Smt. Amrit Gupta (Rehabilitation Officer), Smt. Monika Chaturvedi

(Counsellor, FCC), Smt. Asha (Typist, FCC) , Smt. Sushma (Warden) and all residents of Bapnu Ghar welcomed President Smt. Sheela Kakde, and Smt. Rehana Begum (Treasurer) at the event.

Smt. Sheela Kakde and Member-in-Charge Bapnu Ghar, welcomed the Chief Guest, Tilak Marg Police Station SHO. Shri Brij Mohan ji came and inspired everyone with his thoughts and promised his help for Bapnu Ghar

Smt. Sheela Kakde (President, AIWC) distributed warm caps for every one of Bapnu Ghar’s inmates and suits for Bapnu Ghar staff. She congratulated

everyone on Christmas Day festival. The inmates and staff of Bapnu Ghar together organized a play which narrated the story of the birth of Lord Jesus.

Bapnu Ghar looked very beautiful. Member-incharge, Smt. Magdleen Marin and Smt. Asha sang a prayer remembering God. The play depicted that Lord Yeshu was born in a manger in humility and came as the Savior of the world.

All the staff of Bapnu Ghar made the ceremony very beautiful with their support. The Member-inCharge gave her handmade cake to all the people

and expressed happiness by remembering Lord God to all. Santa Claus distributed chocolates to everyone and blessed everyone. In the end, everyone danced together. We celebrate all the festivals so that the residents of Bapnu Ghar are encouraged and their minds are diverted and their thinking is good.

Smt. Rehana Begum, our Treasurer thanked everyone on the occasion of Christmas Day.

Happy New Year all of you in 2023.

Jagriti Women’s Conference, Haridwar

By Dr. Karuna Sharma, Secretary

1- STARTED COMPUTER TRAINING CENTRE-(02-10-2022)

The organization took a further step to empower the girls and women of Kangri and other nearby villages and inaugurated a Computer Training Centre at our Kangri Bhawan on Gandh Jayanti (02-10-2022). About 50 people were present on this occasion. Newly elected Pradhan of Kangri village Smt.. Sheetla was also present . The Director of MSPVS Institute, Shri Sanjeev Sharma inaugurated the centre by cutting the ribbon. A computer literacy awareness program was also organized by the organization. Our computer Member-In-Charge Smt. Nidhi Arora Sharma interacted with the students. The villagers and students were very happy about the opening of this centre. Our President, Smt. Neeru Jain said that our organization will try our best for the upliftment of the villagers specially of the girls,

women and children. Our Patron Smt. Manjula Bhagat addressed the students and said that we would provide the library facility also. She said we want to provide value education and we would provide books of different competitions also very soon. Mr. Naveen said that the work and efforts of Jagriti Women’s Conference Haridwar were much appreciated. The organization has been doing a lot for the villagers since 2014. Our support is always with JWC.

2- MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PROGRAM-(09-11-2022)-

JWC organized an awareness program on ‘Menstrual Hygiene’ at Maatra Aanchal School, Jagjeetpur, Haridwar. This program was very useful for girls. The organization distributed the sanitary pads also. Eighty students of class 6th,7th and 8th participated in this program.

3-AWARENESS PROGRAM ON ENVIRONMENT-(12-11-2022)-

JWC organized an awareness program on Environment at G.G.I.C. School, Jwalapur, Haridwar. This program was very informative and useful for the students as they were given small tips to conserve our environment by our resource person Smt. Veena Kaul. Four hundred students from class 6th to 12th participated in this program. We honored the dynamic principal Smt. Poonam Rana on her achievement of Shailesh Matiyani Purushkar.

4-VISIT to GOONJ-(29-11-2022)-

Like every year JWC collected old clothes, bags, shoes, curtains etc. and visited the organization GOONJ and donated seventeen packets.

5- AWARENESS PROGRAM ON IMPORTANCE OF MORAL VALUES-(30-11-2022)

JWC organized an Awareness Program on the “Importance Of Moral Values In Life” for the students of class 8,9 & 10 th of Maharishi Vidya Mandir Public School, Laksar Road, Haridwar.

Our patron Smt. Manjula Bhagat delivered a very useful lecture in a very simple and easy language . The students participated enthusiastically and put their queries before her. She satisfied the students. Two hundred students participated in the program.

6- MEDICAL DISPENSARY (EVERY SUNDAY)

The organization has been providing the medical facility to the villagers of Kangri Gram and other nearby villages on every Sunday regularly for almost six years.. Even during Corona pandemic, after lockdown our medical dispensary started again on 11th October 2020 and since then it has been continuously providing the medical facility to the villagers.

7- DAY CARE CENTRE FOR WOMEN SENIOR CITIZENS -

Day Care Centre is sponsored by AIWC Old Age Trust, New Delhi and since 1st Sept 2022 it has been running successfully. The women are very happy here. They come here, they sing, they play ludo and carom board. The helper Mamta Rani takes full care of them. She cuts their nails. She

recites Ramayan. She tells them many useful stories. They share their happiness and sorrows with one another. Our members fulfill their wishes. Their routine medical check up is done regularly. This centre is a great source of happiness for them.

Jamshedpur Branch

Inauguration of our new AIWC office building was done on 14th Oct 2022. Smt. Ruchi

Narendran, Trustee and Patron, AIWC Jamshedpur Branch inaugurated the building. Participation of all eminent members and guests was seen on the occasion. The programme was followed by cultural activities and dandia dance participation. Members were awarded for best costumes, best make up and most presentable personality.

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Karnatak Kolar Branch

Aprogramwas conducted by the Branch on account of 67th Karnataka Rajyistsava on 1st November. Government of Karnataka had organized a “Koti Kanta Gayana” program as a homage to the Kannada goddess Bhuvaneshwari. In this program, Panchayat Development Officer, School Principal, and Smt.KS Nagaveni Standing Committee Member, AIWC Kolar Branch were present.

An Intensive Volunteer Enrolment Program was conducted in collaboration with Nehru Yuva

By Yashaswini Mahila Mandali, Kolar

Kendra, Kolar, with Government degree colleges in Malur, Kolar, Srinivaspura, KGF Taluka. The program aim was to enroll youth volunteers for various youth -empowering activities. Nearly seven programmes were conducted by the Branch, in the month of December.

The Branch has conducted a One Day Awareness Program, on 1st December, on the subject of elimination of violence against women at Chikkanahalli.

In the morning session, Smt. Manju Kannika,

Advocate, gave information on Sati, Child Marriage, Child Labour, Prostitution, Dowry System. etc. Then madam gave legal literacy which helps women to understand the current judicial and justice system and prepares them to tackle any hurdle through the legal process. This helps women to raise their voice against any injustice they have been facing .

Smt Anitha, working as a counsellor at Sakhi One Stop Center, gave a talk about the services provided by Sakhi One Stop.

On account of National Consumer Day, on 24th December, the Branch conducted a program in Karantaka High School , Narsapura , to educate the students about consumer rights, and all other information about consumer laws. In this program the legal aid judge Sunil S Hosamani, Advocate Dhanraj, SCM Smt. KS Nagaveni and other staff members were present.

The Branch conducted Village/ Cluster sports at the taluka level with the collaboration of Nehru Yuva Kendra, wherein several sports were organised.

Calcutta South Branch

25.11.22

A.I.W.C Calcutta South Branch organised an Awareness Programme on National Integration and Communal Harmony in collaboration with Bharat Scouts and Guides to observe the Flag Day celebrated by National Foundation for Communal Harmony and spread the message of peace and harmony. The resource persons were Swami

By Smt. Deepa Acharya, General Secretary

Bedswarupananda from Ramakrishna Mission, Smt. Chandrei Alam, an eminent lawyer, Smt. Uma Dasgupta, a social activist and Shri Arup Chakraborty, State Commissioner, Bharat Scouts. The focus was on value education and the need to move forward unitedly. Donations collected from the sale of flags were sent to NFCH.

27.11.22

An Awareness Programme on Elimination of Violence against Women, part of 16 Days of Activism was held for rural beneficiaries in collaboration with Durbadal Canning Constituent Branch in Ram Mohan Pally, Canning.

The resource persons were Smt. Indrani Sengupta, MIC-Art and Culture, A.I.W.C and Col. P Acharya. The focus was on the important part to be played by families in removing gender bias and the need to sensitize boys from a very early age. Unfortunately violence against women begins in the family itself.

10.12.22

Ballygunge Constituent Branch organised an Awareness Programme on Safety of Women as part of 16 Days of Activism against Elimination of Violence against Women. The programme was sanctioned by Head Office.

It was held in the suburbs, in Khidderpur Port area. The resource persons were Smt. Chandrei Alam, an eminent lawyer, who spoke on the laws in IPC to help the women, and Smt. Indrani Banerjee, a mental health professional, who spoke on how trauma of violence needs to tackled. Since it was Human Rights Day, both speakers spoke on the topic in connection with violence against women. The beneficiaries were from the underprivileged section including the red light area.

The programme was in collaboration with Sankalp, an NGO who provided the venue.

28.12.22

A.I.W.C South Calcutta Constituent Branch organised a Christmas and New Year celebration programme with Creche children and their families in their premises followed by delicious snacks.

Komaragiri Branch Durgabai Village

By Smt. M. Bhanusheshu, President

Four professional girl students received financial grants from A. I. W. C. Educational Trust, Delhi, for the year 2022-23. The cheques were received on Christmas Day and distributed to the scholarship holders on Republic Day.

These cheques are given by the Chief Guest, Zilla Parishad Chairperson, Shri. G. Tulasi Kumar garu at Z. P. High school, Komaragiri.

Human Touch Foundation, Noida

By Dr. Upasana Singh, President.

AIWC

Greater Noida Branch organised a cultural program on 20th October 2022, International Chefs day, depicting women’s empowerment. Children of our Literacy Centre Theater Group presented a drama "Mahishasur Mardini" at Radisson Blue Hotel Greater Noida.

A young team of Kriti Naren, Riya Pandey, Himanshi Lal, Devanshu, Sahil, Riya Bindal, Yash, Diwyanshu and Madhurendra Kumar made the event very successful.

Bihar State Branch, Patna

Bihar State Branch, Patna is a main branch, with 12 constituent branches situated all over Bihar and Jharkhand states with membership of 1550. In recent years there has been a declining trend in membership and branches. The AIWC Bihar State Branch, Patna has been quite active. On the basis of our experiences of other years, we had been preparing and collecting materials for flood occurring in North Bihar every year and subsequently affecting our 4 branches, namely Mohiddinagar , Vaishali, Saharsa and Arer (Madhubani Distt). Therefore from the beginning of the year we started our preparations, so that we were ready to help our branches as soon as the flood

By Smt. Kumkum Narain, Secretary

starts in July. But the whole of Bihar experienced climate change resulting in severe drought. There was a crisis i.e hunger, lack of cultivation and resources due to the dry spell. There was a famine like situation. We distributed the collected materials in the famine affected areas among the very poor. S/Smt.Asha Tripathy and Reena Sahay distributed old clothes and food packets in the Mohiddinagar Branch. Ragini distributed the materials in Vaishali.

Our constituent branches have been very active. Their small report follows:

Gaya Branch

9-10-22: In order to highlight importance of trees, they tied Rakhis to trees.

Kshitij Sanstha, Ranchi

14-11-2022: On Children’s Day, they distributed milk packets, clothes and mosquito machines to the children of Karuna Ashram , Ranchi.

20-11-2022 Blankets were distributed to the poor of Seldah Village.

10-12-2022 Awareness camps were organised on “ the Rights of Women” . The meaning and importance of INDEPENDENCE was discussed.

Ramani Branch, Vaishali

Vaishali Branch is setting up a big scale grinding unit to prepare multi grain atta (flour) and mustard oil and will employ local women.

Mohiddinagar, Samastipur

21-12-2022 An anemia Camp was organised and over 200 villagers were checked and given medicines.

Mahila Mandal, Tilouthu

Applique work was undertaken for employing the local women.

Sanjeevni Mahila Sanstha, Meerut Meerut Zila Jail Sanjeevni Prashikshan Kendra

By Smt. Beena Agarwal, SCM

On27th December 2022, The Sanstha organized a Sports Competition for female prisoners at Zila Jail in which different sports such as Race, Balance Race, Skipping, Balloon Race, Three Leg Race were played.

Winners were awarded by Mr. Rakesh Kumar Ji (Jail Superintendent). 45 females of different age

groups participated in the competition. This sports meet is annually organized by Sanjeevni Mahila Sanstha so as to develop and communicate positive energy among Female Prisoners.

President Nishi Jain Ji and Board Members were present at the program.

Vikas Mahila Sangam, Mayur Vihar Phase 2

Free Eye And Dental Check Up Camp Funded

By AIWC

Oneday Awareness Programme on Eye and Dental Health along with a free check-up was conducted by Vikas Mahila Sangam, Mayur Vihar Phase-2, Constituent Branch of East Delhi, AIWC in association with Sharp Eye Hospital, Swasthya Vihar and Clove Dental Care, Preet Vihar. The Program was funded by All India Women’s Conference, New Delhi.

The Health Camp was organized on 16th December

By Smt. Sapna Acharya, President

2022 at the premises of VMS, Mayur Vihar Phase-2 from 10am to 2pm. The programme was started by presenting plants to Dr. Ankita Roy, Sr. Optometrist, Ariba Khan and Dr. Bhavika Sharma, Dentist. President Sapna Acharya, Treasurer Meera Singhal and Joint secretary Meera Trikha honoured the resource persons.

The main purpose of organizing this health camp was to provide free check up of eyes and teeth for

needy people who are residing in nearby locations of Mayur Vihar Phase-2.The beneficiary groups are migrant labourers , maids, street vendors, chowkidars, lower income communities, senior citizens, children of poor sections and nearby local communities. The target age groups were 4 to 90 years. Nearly 100 beneficiaries attended the free health camp. The methodology of the programme was proper check-up of eyes and teeth under the supervision of experts and their team. They gave the best service which was useful for the participants at the health camp.

Subjects covered by the experts were eyes and teeth. After proper check up doctors recommended further treatment for needy patients. Those who registered their names at the camp were provided further free consultancy for another fifteen days at their hospital. Mr. Rahul Gupta, Sharp Eye Hospital, assured all of full cooperation if they visited their hospital during working hours. The treatment would be free of cost under the

supervision of Dr Harpreet. Members of VMS like Smt. Anubha Mondal and Smt. Sapna Acharya offered financial help for making spectacles to a local electrician Shri Roopchand and maid Raj after their check-up.

The response from the public was very good. The cooperation and presence of Presidents of Senior Citizens Club and Residents Welfare Associations of nearby Pockets of Mayur Vihar Phase-2 helped a lot in spreading awareness about the health camp. Their encouragement and loyal behaviour attracted the attention of the community. The camp was managed in a disciplined way by the members of Vikas Mahila Sangam. Last but not the least, refreshments like sandwiches, Frooti and samosha satiated all. All credit went to the Office Bearers of All India Women’s Conference who helped financially and guided the health camp for the needy which is the main aim and objective of our organization.

Ujjawal Women’s Association, East Delhi

By Dr. Yuthika Mishra, President

Regular Projects

Ongoing skill development projects like Computer, tuition and tailoring classes are being held regularly. Computer and tuition classes are held at the UWA office in Chitra Vihar and stitching and tailoring at Mandavali and Pandav Nagar. Tuitions are ongoing and have become very popular amongst the residents nearby.

Data Literacy Programme has also been undertaken this year. In keeping with the times, it has been realised that the need for data collection and preservation is a very important requirement for organisations and institutions and therefore

data literacy has a good scope nowadays. Under this project, classes are being held regularly by our executive member Smt. Deepa Shukla, earlier in physical and now in online mode.

Computer and tailoring classes are being held at various centers of UWA.

Vegetable Organic Farming under Environment and Climate Change Project 2022

‘The Vegetable Organic Farming under Environmental and Climate Change’ project was sanctioned to UWA. The purpose of the project was to sensitize and create awareness on the benefits of organic food and managing kitchen waste by turning vegetable and fruit peels into manure. The project was inaugurated by Smt. Bina Jain, Founder and Chairperson UWA together with Smt. Seema Mittal and Smt. Rajni Rastogi, experts from the Indraprastha Horticultural Society. Besides UWA members, residents from the DDA flats in Chitra Vihar and students of the Beautician Course also attended the programme. At the inauguration soil

was prepared with manure, dry leaves, etc. and all participants planted seeds in the soil. 10 mentors have been trained on the advantages of organic farming and the process of converting kitchen waste into manure. Each mentor will work with three beneficiaries who will be taught the benefits of organic farming. Through this the important message will filter down the pyramid touching more people in society.

At an informal meeting at AIWC on 10th October, a discussion and demonstration of how to use these baskets was done. Members were thus encouraged to take forward this initiative and in November it was decided to extend this project by another two months. A lecture by an expert from Pusa Institute will also be organized on the subject.

Participation in Shilpkala Utsav, 10-12

October 2022

An annual women artisans crafts bazaar by All India Women’s Conference Head Office was held from October 10 – 12, 2022 themed around Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Odisha. There were 67 stalls by women artisans and Ujjawal also put up its stall of embroidery and paintings by our members, Smt. Vibha and Smt. Sushil Nigam. It was inaugurated by Shri Bishweshwar Tudu, Hon’ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and Jal Shakti along with Smt. Rashmi Bhanjdeo, erstwhile Maharani of Mayurbhanj. They spent some time in our stall

and appreciated the handiwork of UWA members. Chairperson, Smt. Bina Jain gifted them the artwork made by members of UWA.

Gita Divas was observed on 3rd December 2022

On the occasion of Gita Jayanti, Gita Divas was observed at our center in which students of various programmes were given a small copy of Gita which had the gist of various shlokas.

Inspirational talks were given by the President, Secretary and other members of UWA and the message of Gita was explained to the students of all ages by the team. More specifically, the values of truth, work and persistence as contained in Gita were conveyed and the youngsters were encouraged through stories and examples to imbue these values.

The erstwhile Maharani of Mayurbhanj and Hon’ble Minister of State for Tribal Affairs and Jal Shakti were presented with paintings made by UWA member Smt. Sushil Nigam

Seminar on 'Trauma of Victims of Sexual Violence and Role of Scientific Evidence and Compensation' in observance of creating awareness about 'Elimination of All Forms of Violence and Discrimination against Women'

A seminar on the above topic was organized by UWA on 9th December at the Swasthya Vihar Club. This was funded by AIWC. Smt. Bina Jain, Founder and Chairperson UWA inaugurated the seminar. Smt. Jyotika Kalra was the first speaker, who as a member of the NHRC in 2022 had filed many PIL’s protecting the rights of women. She spoke about how stalking and voyeurism often leads to sexual assaults and even death of the victim. She also elaborated on the change in the definition of ‘rape’ and shared information on how

a victim could apply for compensation from the state. Smt. Yogita Bhayana was the key speaker of the day. As a working member of the NCW Smt. Bhayana was instrumental in the Nirbhaya case getting national prominence. Smt. Bhayana currently heads the People Against Rapes in India (PARI), a campaign that seeks to support rape survivors and help them get justice. In her address she emphasized on the need for society to support rape victims and shared information on how each one can volunteer or lead the effort to sensitize society against sexual violence. The talks were quite interactive and were followed by a lengthy question-and- answer session in which everyone participated. The seminar was attended by about fifty people and the constituent branch members also attended this important event.

Gurgaon Gramin Mahila Mandal Branch

By Smt. Shobha Lal, President.

GurgaonGramin Mahila Mandal branch, supported by the All India Women's Conference and other resources, has been operating successfully.

1. AWARENESS CAMPS - Two awareness programs were organized in the Village Atta and Branch Block Sohna areas, focusing on environmental protection and preparation of floor cleaning solutions using waste fruit peels and bio-enzyme. GGMM ASMI arranged to provide a practical demonstration on preparing organic floor cleaners, and the women were able to take bottles home to use and monitor the results. In addition, topics such as plantation drives, alternatives to polythene bags, and climate change were discussed with rural women. Both programs were a success.

2. TRAINING - The "Udaan" computer training program, supported by AIWC, was successfully completed in September 2022. 26 women and girls participated in the training, with some going on to secure jobs in small companies for further experience. Additionally, awareness programs were held during the training on topics such as women's safety, banking, career counseling, gender issues, domestic violence, and child abuse. Another batch of basic and tally computer training is now being offered in Kadipur with the branch's initiative.

3. ADDITIONAL COURSE – GGMM took another independent initiative for rural women and girls to help sustain the digital economy. The branch is currently conducting a threemonth digital and financial literacy course for women and girls in Kadipur and Village Atta. This training provides an introduction to the internet, WiFi, and the use of mobile devices for online searches and applications that can benefit them.

4. VOCATIONAL TRAINING

• Since 2011, the Sewing and Carry Bag Training Center is regularly running by self-funding providing livelihoods for underprivileged women, while also promoting the "Say No to Polythene Bags" national-level campaign. The trained women have been regularly receiving bag stitching orders from Delhi/ NCR by word of mouth giving them employment opportunities. Women had supplied stitched cloth bags to AIWC as well this year.

• Beauty and wellness training is also in progress in Kadipur and Village Atta which is giving livelihood opportunities to women for financial security.

5. NGO CHOUPAL – GGMM took the initiative to organise NGO Choupal meeting in November 2022 at Kadipur centre, wherein various NGOs were invited to discuss women’s and children's welfare. 16 NGOs from across Delhi/NCR participated in the meeting. Progress in understanding and engagement of the importance of NGO welfare work among grassroots women and girls was discussed as a result of the collective efforts of participating organizations to educate and engage the community. During the NGO Choupal meeting,

NGO’s shared best practices, exchanged ideas and addressed common challenges leading to improved outcomes and sustainable results for women’s and children's welfare.

It is noteworthy that the sentiment towards nonprofit organizations has shifted positively among local community members, with individuals actively participating in centers and training offered by the branch and receiving support from their families. This reflects the positive impact of the branch in the community, and the commitment to continue making a meaningful impact.

Women’s Indian Association, Chennai

By Smt. M Bargavi Devendra, Secretary

October 2022:

The members, staff and the students of Nurse Aid of Women’s Indian Association took the pledge “Corruption-free India for Developed Nation” on 31.10.2022 and signed in favor of a Corruption free India. Our Branches also took the pledge enthusiastically.

Nearly 100 trees were planted on Ring Road at Velachery Chennai, along with Green Velachery, on 02.10.2022 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The Cultural Programme was conducted about Leprosy Awareness and was sponsored by our President, Smt. Padma Venkataraman.

November 2022:

The Eye Camp organized by Sankar Eye Hospital, Chennai was arranged by our President Smt. Padma Venkataraman on 22.11.2022 More than 60 persons were benefitted and 3 of them underwent free cataract operation. After the surgery they came and shared their experience about the hospital, and they are progressing well.

A major achievement of WIA is the installment of a novel water project at Gnanodaya School.

The school faces acute water shortage during summer. Since it is a rocky area there is no scope for an additional bore well. “Megdoot” is using a unique technology of drawing moisture from the air and converting it into water which can be stored in a storage tank. It has been scientifically tested and the water quality is very pure.

December 2022 :

WIA successfully completed 5 years of Leprosy Rehabilitation Project in 2003. The WIA members in charge of leprosy rehabilitation work visit the school regularly to give additional support by conducting extracurricular activities.

After the pandemic, Smt. Padma Venkataraman attends the monthly meetings at Villivakkam to monitor the activities of the colonies from other districts of Tamil Nadu.

WIA members give periodical training to women from St. John’s Colony in making paper bags, jute bags and wire baskets which will enable them to earn an extra income.

A One-Day Awareness programme on Violence and Discrimination against Women at Govt. Arts & Science College, Perumbakkam, was sponsored by AIWC, New Delhi on 02.12.2022.

General Medical Health Camp was organized by Women Doctors Association, a branch of WIA on 04.12.2022 at Dr. Radhakrishnapuram. Nearly 70 people benefited from this camp.

A Creche was inaugurated at RBI quarters, Kilpauk, and was sponsored by RBI on 7.12.2022.

WIA President Smt. Padma Venkataraman has donated a 43” TV to Anbu Thondu Nilayam, Old Age Home for Leprosy affected people at Bharathapuram on 17.12.2022.

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“Safe Veggies” - A Pilot Project for Capacity Building by SUVARNA

By Smt. Bhuvaneswari Ravindran, Secretary

The first stage of the AIWC funded 6 month Pilot Project “Safe Veggies – a Capacity Building initiative in organic farming for Women”, implemented by SUVARNA, AIWC Kozhikode Branch concluded in October 2022. The project was sanctioned by AIWC under the Gender into Urban Climate Change Initiative (GUCCI) project.

Under this project, 15 women from different parts of Kozhikode were provided with kits containing material required for growing organic vegetables in their backyard or terrace, along with 15 readyto-use grow bags and tools.

In this short period, the project could achieve its main objective of capacity building of these participants to grow organic vegetables in a scientific manner under close supervision and expert guidance. Through this project, these women and their families could be sensitised about global warming, its causes, the active part that plants play in reducing carbon and increasing oxygen levels, reducing carbon footprint; curtailing food miles, etc. Apart from making safe vegetables in their own homes to provide healthy diet for families, they were able to motivate others in the neighbourhood to grow their own vegetables and generate some income.

The project was implemented in a systematic way providing prompt responses to problems in rearing plants, regular guidance and monitoring. Provision of a kit in the very first instance, that too free of

cost, did encourage the participants to try out the products contained therein, be it bio-pesticides, immunity builders, growth stimulators or organic manure. A 5-Member Monitoring Committee helped in supervising the activities and monitoring the progress. A monthly Calendar designed, indicating schedule of activities for every month and the follow up reminders by the Monitoring team really helped in carrying out project activities systematically.

The Whatsapp group where the participants could freely post their problems to get prompt response and the monthly webinars and classes to familiarise and demonstrate various activities helped the group to keep in constant touch. In addition to that, we could gauge the progress every month in terms of growth of plants, yield, activities undertaken, problems faced etc. by collecting information in a format designed every month and through photographs of plants and produce posted at regular intervals.

The Monitoring Committee led by the Project Coordinator made a field visit to all the project sites. The enthusiasm and happiness exhibited by the participants and their families were a testimony to the extent of positive impact that the project had on them. An important indicator of the project having achieved its objectives was the fact that the participants became so familiar with the various products to be used and procedures to be followed

they even started helping each other, offering solutions to problems. All were delighted to see their plants flower and produce vegetables in a short time, attributing it to the right ingredients used and the scientific way in which they were grown. Despite the challenges posed by continuous rains during monsoon, the participants did not lose hope and continued to take care of the remaining plants and supplemented with new ones. The general health of plants and the quantity of produce as seen from photos posted by beneficiaries and also during site visits were quite satisfying. Almost all the participants are enthusiastically continuing with the venture, investing their own funds and the Whatsapp group is still brimming with photos of their products. A notable achievement

is that one of the participants is keen to take the initiative to next level, as an income generation project. For this to happen, a detailed project proposal was submitted to AIWC for funding, wherein two women from the economically weaker section will be growing vegetables on a larger scale for income generation to supplement their family income, under guidance and supervision.

SUVARNA proposes to utilise the lessons learnt from the capacity building project by actively continuing to implement follow up projects, collaborating with few schools and other institutions on various green initiatives through financial and technical assistance.

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Smt. Narmaadi Parhi,former President and Standing Committee Member, South West Odisha, Berhampur Branch attained sadgati

Smt. Parkash Kaur Naroo, Chairperson and founder member, AIWC Batala, left for her heavenly abode.

Smt. Kumkum Narain, Secretary Bihar State Branch, passed M.A.in first Division in Gender Management from IGNOU

Smt. Shanthi Socrates, President of Sanju Women’s Welfare Society, was presented the Manitham Award for her dedicated service towards Women’s Empowerment

Smt.Jalaja Kumari, Program Co-ordinator and senior member of AIWC Trivandrum Branch was honoured by the Social Justice Department, Govt. of Kerala for her valuable work in women’s empowerment.

Roshni wishes you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023!

Ujjawal Women’s Association celebrated Christmas and New Year at its office in East Delhi. Children from various projects joined in the festivities, sang songs and partook of Christmas goodies.

Christmas celebrations at Jyotirgamaya Branch, AIWC, Chirayinkeezhu Branch