Port Blair, Mar 08: The Non-Gazetted Government Officers’ Association, A&N Islands organized a function at Crusade House, Port Blair on 08th March 2022 on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
As a part of the programme, a seminar was organized on the topic “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.
Inaugurating the Seminar Ms. Aftab Begum, Retd. Head Clerk conveyed her greetings to all the women employees on the day and exhorted them to create their space through determination and hard work.
Ms. Indira Devi, Vice President, Social Welfare Sub-Committee elaborated on the difficulties faced by the lady employees in various departments during the covid period while managing their homes.
Ms. MehrunNisa from the Clerical Cadre branch presented a poem highlighting the success and sacrifices of women from our country. Ms. SabanaBibi from the Clerical cadre Branch discussed the importance of gender equality in society for a sustainable future.
Ms. Suma Nair, Organising Secretary of NGOs’ Association also expressed her views on the importance of the day. Ms. T.S. Premlatha, Convenor, Women’s Sub-Committee recalled various incidents to explain that women are better to deal with crises than men.
Ms. Brundawati and Ms. AntaraRaju also presented their views on women’s equal rights and safety at the workplace and in society and called for bringing more unity among the lady employees.
Mr. R.Rajendran, General Secretary of the Association expressed gratitude to all the women employees who had actively participated in the programme and held a lively discussion on the topic. A large number of employees from various Departments attended the programme.
Ms. Nasreen Begum, Vice President of NGOs’ Association coordinated the programme. Mr. R.Papa Rao, President, Mr. S.L.Vinjit and Mr. Anand Raj, Asst. General Secretaries, E. A. Johson, Finance Secretary also attended the programme.
