Tura, March 8: Honouring the womenfolk across all walks of life, the Tura College of Community Science, under the Central Agricultural University (Imphal), in collaboration with NABARD Tura, jointly celebrated this year’s International Women’s Day with the theme “Inspire inclusive” on Friday.
The Dean of the College, Dr Jyoti V. Vastrad led the gathering in its celebrations.
Chief guest and NABARD DDM Kit Miller Sangma stressed on women’s equality, gender equality, and opportunity for all during his speech.
He emphasized that women’s development and empowerment can come about through education and skill development for sustainable livelihood.
Dr P Das, Prof. & Head & Extension Coordinator of College CCS Tura, Meghalaya graced the occasion and talked about women’s roles in society and inclusiveness to inspire the society through different involvement in social works.
She also expressed that women are key factors through which the development of home, society, and country can made.
On this special occasion to inspire the women, various competitions were held, where many numbers of participants participated in different competitions like slogan writing, poem recitation, embroidery, salad dressing, and flower arrangement.
Prizes were also distributed to the winners during the celebration.
An award of appreciation was conferred on female entrepreneurs Smt. Crenitha M Sangma and Smt Pecindha K Sangma, while recognition awards were conferred on three women, namely Smt Sanre G. Momin, Zonal Director Dept. of Sericulture, West Garo Hills, Dr Ranima Saikia and Dr Natasha R Marak, faculty of CCS Tura.
