Roshni
January - March 2021
Rajkot Branch
By Dr. Bhavna Joshipura, President, Rajkot Branch and Vice President AIWC Legal Aspects" - I discussed the legal aspects and methodology to conduct an inquiry about sexual harassment at the workplace. In addition to this discourse, I was felicitated by District Superintendent of Police Shree Balram Meena. The Maharani Saheba Bhuvneshvaridevi of erstwhile Gondal state remained present and expressed her concern about social awareness.
I. Launching of Vaccination for Senior Citizens: On 1st March, the vaccination for senior citizens and persons with co-morbidities was launched, As the urban health centre (managed by AIWC~RMC) got two vaccination centres, I got the opportunity to launch the vaccination programme by taking the vaccine. Mass Vaccination Awareness Drive was also conducted by AIWC -Rajkot for health workers to inspire the public to be vaccinated.
V. Yoga awareness programme under the aegis of Gujarat Government Youth Board: Shri. Prakash Tipre, a renowned Yoga Teacher and Member of the Board specially remained present and demonstrated with holistic approach. 'FIT INDIA' Movement was also addressed. Dr. Bhavna Joshipura informed the beneficiaries about ongoing projects of AIWC - Rajkot on Women’s Welfare.
II. At HUDCO - encompassed with urban slums. An awareness programme was conducted addressing the issues of Corona pandemic precautions, violence during the pandemic, psycho-social problems and counselling modalities. Dignitaries Present: Vanitaben Rathod, Leenaben Raval (Grassroots Leaders)
VI. A meaningful interaction with a disciplined audience of "Vanza Mahila Mandal" was organised at Gandhigram Urban Slum. The significance of this programme was about the representation from the particular community where women have a specialised skill.
III. Collaborative programme with educational institution, civil society and NGOs focusing on emerging trends in Social Justice. Dignitaries Present: Nirmalsinh Herma. IV. At Gondal Town - The Rajkot Rural Police Department organised a programme on "Sexual harassment at Workplace - Socio-
Dignitaries Present: Niharikaben and other Community Leaders
Keynote speech at Gondal Town Hall Programme on Sexual Harassment at Work Place 47
VII. A felicitation programme and a community development programme were organised at Regional Health Centre, Government of Gujarat by Indian Lions and leading doctor and social worker Dr. Jyoti Hathi. I was very much delighted to express my views before the frontline workers and other health workers.