10, March 2013
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Jyani, GS Mann, Background Music: Murari Verma
On the occasion of International
Women’s Day, a group discussion on Women’s safety was organized in JCD
Vidyapeeth. In the seminar renowned personalities from their respective fields
came forward and shared their views on a common platform. The Chief Guest for
the occasion was Ms. Sushila Sharma, Chairperson, Haryana Women Commission and
Dr. Shamim Sharma, Managing Director, JCD Vidyapeeth was the guest of Honour on
this occasion. Ms. Birinda Karat, M.P. was the special guest for the event.
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Issue” - Women's Day at JCDV Sirsa 08 March 2013. Sushila Sharma chief guest,
Dr Sahmim Sharma presides over. Birinda Karat also makes a presence.
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The eminent personalities included
Ms. Kumkum Grover, D.E.O Sirsa, Dr. Harbhagwan Chawla, Educationist, Ms.
Krishna Fogat, Social Worker, Mr. Jagdish Chopra, Advocate, Dr. Rachna
Sangwan, Gynecologist, Ms. Nisha
Rathore, Ex. Chair person International Inner wheel Sirsa, Ms. Deepti Pandita,
Associate Prof. JCD Pharmacy College and Ms. Krishna Yadav, S.H.O Sirsa. Dr.
Gurcharan Dass, Principal, JCDM College of Engineering welcomed all the guests.
Ms. Birinda Karat motivated all the
women through a pledge ceremony with full enthusiasm with words “I am proud to
be a woman! I have strength! I can change!” She further added that our struggle
is not against man, we are struggling against discrimination which separates
man and woman in the society. Silence is the biggest enemy of our society. On
this day, we pledge that we’ll not tolerate this discrimination ever. We are
fighting for the respect and dignity of woman. The Chief Guest highlighted the
present day problems in the country and stressed upon the need of women safety.
She further added that we have to tackle the problem of women safety in a
united manner.
Ms. Kumkum Grover said that it is a
sad reflection on our society that women feel unsafe and unprotected not just
on deserted roads and parking zones, but even in their own homes. Dr.
Harbhagwan Chawla grabbed the attention of audience towards female foeticide
which is again related to women safety as a girl is not safe even prior to her
birth. Ms. Krishana Fogat showed a ray of hope in darkness by saying that every
women has source of unlimited energy lying inside her and she have to collect
and use it to fight against crime. Dr. Geeta Rani encouraged every woman in the
audience by her words “Nobody can protect you better than yourself! Trust your
instincts and fight back!” Dr. Rachna Sangwan motivated the audience by saying
that we have to build ourself strong physically as well as mentally so that we
can face the worse situations. She admitted that female foeticide is a problem
and doctors are somewhere responsible for it.There should be complete bane on
sex determination. Ms. Nisha Rathore raised her voice on self respect of woman.
She said if a woman respects herself than only she can earn respect from
others. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bhatti brought the attention of audience on decreasing
male-female ratio in the country. He said until the difference between girl and
boy child diminishes from our hearts, the problem of women safety will remain
in country. Ms. Deepti Pandita suggested that the only way to defend you is to
take measures against the worst that can happen. Make a note of your most
vulnerable moments when you can be overpowered and guard against those. Ms.
Krishna Yadav strengthened her voice by saying “Trust your womanly instincts
about people and situations. Be alert to your surroundings and aware of the
first signs of danger”. Seema Brar, a student from JCDM College of Engineering
while representing youth of country said why we need safety, why we need
protection? We should be strong enough to handle each and every situation. Amit
also suggested the ways for women safety and said that there is a need of
change in atmosphere in school and colleges. The change in education system
will definitely improve the condition. At the end, Dr. Shamim Sharma concluded
that the condition of women safety in country needs immediate remedial
measures. Law enforcement agencies, judicial system and society must work
together to handle the crucial condition of women safety so that women can live
and work freely.
Mr. Vishal Vats and Ms. Shikha
Goyal, Asstt. Prof. JCDM College of Engineering hold the responsibility of
stage coordinator for the occasion. A vote of thanks was given by Dr. Gurcharan
Dass, Principal JCDM College of Engineering. Principals of all the colleges of
JCD Vidyapeeth, staff members of JCDM College of Engineering were present to
grace the occasion.
Text Report: Ms Niyati
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