Jammu:Jammu Kashmir Police’s Women Battalion (IRP-15th) Monday celebrated International Women’s Day at the Battalion Headquarters, Gulshan Ground, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The day long celebrations included lectures by various academicians, medicos & psychologists highlighting the importance of International Women’s Day, presentation of a colorful cultural programme, medical camp and various stalls for shopping. Danesh Rana, IPS, IGP Armed /IRP Jammu was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
The programme started with welcome address by Madhu Bandral, Dy. Commandant followed by a lecture of Dr. Neeru Gupta of Police Hospital Jammu who spoke at length on various health and hygiene issues of women. She emphasized that women are mostly anaemic and lack proper intake of calcium and vitamins. She stressed on the importance of regular medical checkups, proper diet to remain fit. Dr. Manisha Swaroop Kohli, Associate Professor Govt. College for Boys, Udhampur delivered a thought provoking lecture on the topic “Make Thyself Happy”. She left the audience spellbound with the practical tips to face adversities in life and to take all the challenges head-on.
Speaking on the occasion, Commandant IR-15th Bn, Mubassir Latifi welcomed the Chief Guest and other invitees. He congratulated the lady officers & officials of the Battalion for setting an example of professional Policing and lauded their untiring efforts in maintaining Law & Order in J&K. He stressed upon the importance of breaking the stereotypes and creating awareness not only about gender equality but asserted that women are far better than men in handling various personal and professional crises. He emphasized that women need to take pride in their job and should celebrate their womanhood and achievements in life. He further highlighted that the women officials of the Battalion are extremely dedicated towards their duties and during the COVID pandemic they proved their mettle by performing different kinds of duties and exhibited courage and confidence by overcoming all odds.
Chief Guest IGP Armed Danesh Rana while speaking on the occasion said that the contribution of women can’t be celebrated and confined to one day only as they not only manage their family life well but have also excelled in various professional fields. He said that number of women have made a mark in the field of education, technology, administration, politics and sports and have proved inspiration for millions of other girls to achieve big in life.
On the occasion four women officials of the Battalion namely Ct. Hina Singh, Ct. Aman Sharma, Ct. Ekta Sharma and Ct. Madhu Devi spoke on challenges being faced by women and highlighted the importance of this day. The Chief Guest felicitated the women officials who delivered speeches or presented cultural items on the occasion. He also honoured HC Jiga Bhat, HC Rajni Devi, HC Razia Begum, SgCt. Vijay Laxmi and Foll. Swarna Devi for their unparallel sacrifices towards their families and exemplary contribution in the upbringing of their children who have made noteworthy achievements which include Commission in Indian Navy and qualifying professional exams.
On this occasion a medical camp organized by Gandhi Global family and Department of ISM was inaugurated by Chief Guest in which Ayurvedic medicines were distributed free of cost among lady officials. On this occasion S.P Verma of Gandhi Global Family presented the United Nations Pin to Madhu Bandral, SP and Dr. Garima Sharma, ISM for their efforts during Covid pandemic. Number of stalls were installed by KT Designer Studio, Pantaloon Women and Police Departmental Store having different merchandise like imitation Jewellery, suits, electronic items, fruit stalls and various readymade garments that saw very brisk shopping by the ladies.
