WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT DAY
MANASVI-2020
11TH MARCH 2020
Venue: PDIT, Hosapete
‘Women’s identity should stem from indigenous culture’
-Dr Vijayalaxmi Balekundri
‘Women should derive the inspiration of equality which stems from indigenous culture. The western culture should be harmoniously clubbed to enhance the empowerment of women in cohesive manner.’ Opined renowned cardiologist and noted writer Dr Vijayalaxmi Balekundri.
She was delivering the key note address on the occasion of Women’s Day celebration at Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology, Hosapete.
She further said, ‘ We have Ardhanaarishwar concept, i.e. equity in participation in all affairs of life is well ensured. However it is sad that it has been forgotten. To rejuvenate the same, we need the women should be educated and be economically independent yet caring towards the society which are in tune with the women’s basic genre. Women should care for her health which she usually neglects in the multitasking activity and to become super women. Women should strive hard to change the mindset of male community and make them to be sensitive towards the women as equal partners. Both men and women should work in tandem to establish the dignity of women in the society.’
Delivering the presidential address, the chairman of PDIT, Hosapete, Sri Janekunte Basavaraj said,’ we should eradicate dowry culture which is harmful to the country’s growth. The position awarded to the women should not be ornamental but should be in real sense. She should take the decisions independently in various capacities where she is appointed and involved. She should be the part of policy making in real sense.’
Welcoming the gathering, Principal of PDIT, Hosapet Dr. S.M Shashidhar said,’ The present men to women ratio is 100:973 , which is alarming. In the male dominated society the feticide of the girl child is still haunting. The women is worshipped as goddess in ancient scriptures . However we even failed to give equal status in real sense. However the mindset of society is slowly changing and women are becoming successful in the arena of different fields of knowledge.’
Dr Sharanabasamma, president of ‘Women’s Empowerment Cell- Manasvi’ welcomed and introduced the dignitaries. Kumari Meghana presented the prayer song. Smt Poornima, Smt Vidhyavathi, Smt Jeevitha anchored the programme.