Follow your dreams with passion to achieve success, says DC Cachar on Women’s Day

March 9: Cachar Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli gave a clarion call to women to follow their dreams with passion and enthusiasm and make proper use of their talent and flair to lead a successful life. Speaking at an event organised by the District Administration in connection with celebration of “Nari Shakti” on the occasion of International Women’s Day at Goldighi Mall on Monday, Jalli said women often hesitate to follow their dreams because of various societal pressures and hindrances, but they should always listen to their heart and follow their dreams fervently. “Break the shackles in the path of your dreams and work hard to achieve milestones,” she said.

She highlighted that, today’s women are competing with men in various fields and proving that they are equally capable in everything. “Gone are those days when women used to remain confined inside the four walls of their houses. Today’s women are transcending all boundaries and creating histories with their achievements,” she added.

About International Women’s Day, she said, “The day is to re-evaluate, re-question on various aspects related to the status and significance of women in the society. Women should also make a promise on this day that they would strive to achieve more progress and prosperity so that they can proudly say ‘hum kisise kum nahi’ (we are not lesser than anyone).”

Jalli mentioned that for the first time in the district 180 numbers of polling stations will be run by women out of 1834 numbers of polling stations in Cachar election district and urged all women to show that even they can perform tasks which where initially thought could be performed only by men.

Election Officer, Cachar, Navanita Hazarika, District Elementary Education Officer, Sumitra Deb and Deans and Heads of the Departments of Assam University, NIT and Silchar Medical College and Hospital were present on the occasion. At the outset the dignitaries were felicitated by traditional “uttorio” followed by lighting of lamp.

SPO, Ruli Daolagaphu, in her welcome speech, mentioned that when women move, society moves and nation moves. Women have to be more strong and ambitious in their own way. She encouraged the women to cast their vote for Assembly election 2021. “Sans the support of women, society cannot flourish properly,” she asserted.

Speaking on the occasion, Election Officer, Hazarika said, “Women have to be fierce and robust and that spirit is amply reflected every year on 8th of March during the International Women’s Day. It is an event where women are recognised and appreciated for all the hard work and dedication.” Citing a famous quote by Ms Kavita Ramda, Hazarika said, *We need women who are so strong that they can be gentle, so educated, they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational and so disciplined that they can be free”.

A flash mob and a short skit were also displayed on the occasion by NGO Shaksham. The programme kicked off with the felicitations of women inspirational figures of the district like the Deans and Heads of the Departments of Assam University, NIT and Silchar Medical College and Hospital along with felicitations of three best Anganwadi supervisors, workers and helpers, two best mahila safai karmis and three best ANMs and ASHA workers for their performances in their respective fields and motivating them as well as others to work hard and break the gender stereotypes with mementos and certificates.

16 numbers of women presiding officers who are engaged in the upcoming Assembly election were also felicitated on the occasion with traditional uttorio and ‘Garv Cachar’ badges for boosting their morale for performing their duties diligently. The programme also led to the inauguration of a Project named ‘PRONORENI’ (A step towards plastic free district). The programme ended with speeches by invited guests on the occasion followed by vote of thanks by District Social Welfare Officer, Saswati Shome.