International Women's Day celebrated with enthusiasm in NRL

GUWAHATI: Forum of Women in Public Sector (WIPS), NRL Chapter celebrated International Women's Day (IWD) 2021 in a befitting manner on Monday. At Numaligarh,WIPS NRL Chapter members assembled early in the morning at NRL Township gate and distributed gift packs of hygiene items viz.soap, Dettol, sanitizer, mask and sanitary pads to lady contract workers entering the Township.

Later in the morning, a workshop on health and wellness was conducted for women employees of NRL and its associated organizations viz. VK-NRL Hospital, VK-NRL School of Nursing, Delhi Public School, Numaligarh, Assam Bio Refinery Pvt. Ltd. and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

The prime objective of the programme was to help women adopt a life of holistic wellness for their all-round well-being. In the evening, a formal Women's Day function was held with 3 distinguished women as invited guests viz. Jorhat Deputy Commissioner Roshni Aparanji Korati, Principal of Jorhat Engineering College Dr Reeta Sarmah, and Nitisha BoraACS Election Officer, Bokakhat.

The programme was also attended by MD NRL S.K Barua, Director Technical NRL, B J Phukan, Director Finance NRL, I Mittra and other senior officials of NRL. Deputy Commissioner Korati spoke about domestic violence and the stereotypes related to women prevailing in the society. She also highlighted on the difference of mental buildup of men and women. Dr Reeta Sarmah spoke about her struggle during the course of her education in Jorhat Engineering College, from where she passed out as first female graduate in Mechanical Engineering. Nitisha Bora spoke about her mother's support in building her career. A cultural program was also organized where members performed songs and dances. At Guwahati, WIPS NRL Guwahati Chapter celebrated Women's Day at Mother Old Age Home, Sijubari, Guwahati. The event was attended by all women employees, retired employees, - contractual staff and apprentices of NRL Guwahati Corporate office, Marketing Office & Project Office, stated a press release.

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