 Bhopal Branch

Roshni  January - March 2021

International Women’s Day Celebrations

By Smt. Madhu Saran, President, AIWC Bhopal and Zonal Organiser, Central Zone B

Bhopal Branch, in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Regional Office, Bhopal, organized a webinar on “Ability and Skills Required for 21st Century Woman” on “International Women’s Day” on 8th March 2021. The eminent speakers from AIWC were welcomed virtually through Google Meet by Smt. Shraddha Jha, Assistant Commissioner, KVS RO, Bhopal.

Dr. D.P. Singh, Vice President, (AIWC) & Ex. Principal Govt. MLB College Bhopal initiated the webinar by introducing AIWC and expressed her valuable views on the status of woman in the past and also the disparities in the situation of women in the present time. She highlighted the need of education and awareness of Women’s Rights.

Smt. Madhu Saran, Zonal Organizer, Central Zone B and President AIWC Bhopal, talked at length about stereotyped customs and traditions imposed on women. She shared the activities of AIWC, regarding women’s issues and the assistance provided by their forum.

Smt. Santosh Agarwal, Vice President, joined virtually from Delhi. She showcased the AIWC’s concerns for women’s upliftment and steps to be taken against social and mental abuses. She pointed towards women’s strength and appealed for their empowerment.

After the deliberations of AIWC members, a group discussion was held by the teachers of Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1 Bhopal. They discussed the ability and skills required for 21st century women, including very crucial and highly demanding issues like physical development, emotional intelligence, hard and soft skills, work-life balance, financial management and modern techniques for safety and security, followed by stress management tips.

Smt. Shraddha Jha summed up the webinar by adding her valuable and encouraging suggestions for empowering the 21st century women. She was optimistic that by possessing 21st century skills, women of India will shine at the global platform.

The webinar was virtually joined by members of AIWC and Shri. Somit Srivastava, Deputy Commissioner, KVS RO Bhopal, principals of Bhopal Region, Shri. Saurabh Jaitly, Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1 Bhopal, parents, teachers and students.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Smt. Susana Kujur, Vice Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1 Bhopal.

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