International Women’s Day Celebrated at ICAR JSS KVK, Suttur

|||International Women’s Day Celebrated at ICAR JSS KVK, Suttur

International Women’s Day Celebrated at ICAR JSS KVK, Suttur

Suttur, March 08, 2021: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vignan Kendra, Suttur, in association with the Srikshetra Dharmastala Rural Development B.C. Trust (Regd.), Nanjangud, organized a program at ICAR JSS KVK in Suttur on March 8, 2021, to celebrate International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day, observed on March 8 every year, serves as a global platform to uphold women’s rights, acknowledge women achievers, and recognize their social, economic, cultural, and political contributions. The United Nations has declared this year’s theme as “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 World.”

The program was inaugurated by Smt. Vishala Akki, Principal, Human Resource Training Centre, Srikshetra Dharmastala Rural Development Program, Mysuru Division. In her address, she emphasized the strength and equality of women, highlighting the achievements of women throughout history. She encouraged rural women to actively participate in Women Self-Help Group activities, broaden their horizons, and enhance their self-confidence. She also acknowledged the multifaceted roles women play in families, urging them to strive for success.

Smt. N. Jamuna Ursh, Home Scientist (Retd.), ICAR JSS KVK, delivered the presidential address, emphasizing the importance of courage for women to achieve their goals. She highlighted the economic benefits that arise when women engage in income-generating activities, ultimately improving the financial condition of families. She called for the respect and recognition of women’s pivotal role in managing households.

The program included the felicitation of women entrepreneur Smt. Dhanalakshmi, who shared her experiences in the food production industry. Smt. Anju, a member of a Self-Help Group, also shared her inspiring journey.

The event witnessed the participation of 59 individuals, including members of the Dharmastala Self-Help Group, final year students of B.Sc. (Agriculture) from V.C. Farm, Mandya, and staff members of JSS Krishi Vignan Kendra. The program commenced with a warm welcome by Smt. Divya H. V., Seed Technology Division Scientist, JSS KVK, Suttur. Sri Rajanna J.G, Program Assistant (Soil Science), expressed gratitude in the vote of thanks, while Smt. Netravathi Yettinamani, Home Scientist, JSS KVK, skillfully compered the event.

To further commemorate International Women’s Day, a live telecast of the ‘Women Leadership in Agriculture’ program organized by the Krishi Anusandhana Parishat, New Delhi, was arranged, providing valuable insights into the achievements and challenges faced by women in the agricultural sector.

2023-05-26T11:34:29+00:00