8th March 2024, Dehradun
ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, and its various Research Centres celebrated International Women's Day today on the theme ‘Invest in women, accelerate progress’. The event aimed to raise awareness about gender equality, women's rights, reproductive rights, and gender violence.
Dr. M. Madhu, Director, ICAR-IISWC, acknowledged the contribution of women from all walks of life.
Dr. Charan Singh, Head, HRD&SS Division spoke about the rich culture of our country where women have always been synonymous with ‘Shakti’. Investing in women in terms of time, money, and education to build a better future was highlighted by Dr R.K. Singh, Head, H&E while
Dr. JMS Tomar, Head, Plant Science Division, signified that conserving soil and water was also a way of paying respect to women.
Dr. D.V Singh, Head, SS&A, opined the Institute strives to maintain equality across the different sections of staff on the working front.
Mrs Kamla Bargali, DDO, ICAR-IISWC, urged all ladies to think equally to achieve equality.
Dr. Shakir Ali, Head, ICAR-IISWC, Research Centre, Kota, highlighted the role of women in science, research and development work.
Dr. Somasundaram Jayaraman, Head, RC, ICAR-IISWC, emphasized the importance of women's role in society's upliftment and the need to respect and promote them in all spheres.
All Heads of Divisions, OIC, PME, Scientists, technical staff, and administrative staff attended the programme.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun)
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