Suttur, March 8, 2022:
ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, Suttur, in collaboration with Kshetra Janasamparka Karyaalaya, Mysuru Division, ATMA project, Agriculture Department, and Agricultural Technicians Institute, Mysuru Chapter, organized a program to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022. The event also coincided with the celebration of the 75th year of Indian Independence.
The program was inaugurated by Smt. Mahadevamma Rangaswamy, Chairman of Biligere Gram Panchayat. Dr. T.C. Poornima, Deputy Director of Kshetra Janasamparka Kaaryalaya, Mysuru Division, addressed the attendees and highlighted the significance of the program.
Smt. N. Jamuna Urs, Home Scientist at ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, Suttur, emphasized the importance of International Women’s Day and encouraged women to take pride in their achievements. The guest speaker, Smt. Bhagyashri Y. Nookapur, Senior Supervisor of Mysuru Rural Child Development Program, advised women to engage in income-generating activities through self-help groups.
As part of the celebrations, Smt. Jayalakshmi, a successful entrepreneur, was felicitated. Various competitions, including food preparation using different millets, rangoli, and group games, were held for rural women. Winners of the competitions were recognized and awarded prizes. Smt. Padma secured the first prize in the millets food preparation competition, followed by Smt. Sonu (2nd prize) and Smt. K.P. Jayashri (3rd prize). Smt. Dhanalakshmi received the consolation prize.
In the rangoli competition, Smt. Sheela won the first prize, followed by Smt. Dhanalakshmi (2nd prize) and Smt. Shobha (3rd prize). In the group competition (Bombing game), Smt. Manjula, Smt. Suma, and Smt. Gowramma secured the first, second, and third prizes, respectively.
The program was presided over by Sri Manjunath Angadi, Senior Scientist at ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, Suttur. Sri J.H. Yogesh, Secretary of Agricultural Technicians Institute (Mysuru Chapter) and Deputy Director of District Agricultural Training Center, Sri Deepak B.S., Assistant Agriculture Director, and Sri Ramesh, Director (Retd.) of JSS Janashikshana Samsthe, were present at the event.
Sri P. Darshan, Publicity Assistant of Kshetra Janasamparka Kaaryalaya, extended a warm welcome to the guests and attendees. Dr. Rakshith Raj U.M., Veterinarian at ICAR JSS Krishi Vignana Kendra, delivered the vote of thanks, and Smt. Netravathi Yettinamani, Home Scientist at JSS KVK, efficiently managed the program.
Approximately 60 women, staff members of JSS KVK, and other participants actively participated in the program.
