Delhi : In today's time, women, daughters, mothers, able partners and many other roles are playing with great skill and gentleness, but even today their role is ignored in many parts of the world. Due to this women have to bear the brunt of massive inequality, oppression, financial dependence and other social evils. For centuries, this bondage has been blocking women from achieving professional and personal heights. In such a situation, "International Women's Day" is celebrated for women empowerment all over the world to move women forward. In this sequence, International Women's Day week is being celebrated in India, in which the central government is doing various programs for women's empowerment from March 1 to 8.
'Symbol Week' in the sequence of 'Nectar Festival of Freedom'
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating International Women's Day Week from March 1 to 8. This event is being celebrated as 'Symbol Week' in order to 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. As part of the week-long celebration of International Women's Day, the Ministry has planned various programs and designed social media campaigns on various topics related to women's safety and empowerment. The events are being organized in collaboration with national and international organizations and experts, with the participation of women, children and persons directly involved in their protection and empowerment.
Started in collaboration with Bureau of Police Research and Development
During the ceremony, it was launched on March 1 in collaboration with the Bureau of Police Research and Development, to create awareness about the safety and security of women. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) also celebrated its foundation day on the same day. Children were the main focus of this program. An exhibition was also organized by the children and children were also taken to the Red Fort.
'One stop' center to support women in distress
At the same time, on March 2, the main theme of the program was the role of 'one stop' centers for supporting women in distress. Mantralaya Stree Manoraksha Project launched in collaboration with NIMHANS, Bengaluru. The project will focus on psychological wellness and will aim at improving the mental health of women in India. An advanced training course for OSC consultants was also launched during this period. After this program, as a joint venture of the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the National Legal Services Authority, the framework for organizing a conference on capacity building of 'One Stop' centers was decided.
Ceremony on the theme 'Women of Tomorrow'
On March 3, a function was organized on the theme 'Women of Tomorrow'. During this, a panel discussion was held on topics like “Young Women in STEM – Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions”. This was followed by a “Nari Shakti Varta – Fireside Chat” on Financial Literacy with the Minister of Women and Child Development.
The accounts of women of tribal areas will be highlighted
At the same time, on March 4 and 5, a two-day national workshop was organized with the State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights, in which contemporary topics related to child rights will be discussed. Along with this, online social media activity will also be conducted, in which the accounts of women from tribal areas and aspirational districts will be highlighted.
'Back to School' campaign
On March 7, 2022, the Ministry of Women and Child Development and UNICEF India will jointly launch the 'Back to School' campaign. The event will be organized in line with the 'Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav' and the theme of supporting school dropouts will be central.
Steps will be taken towards gender equality across the country
On the last day, i.e. March 8, 2022, there will be two major events – Nari Shakti Puraskar and International Women's Day Conference for Women Police Representatives. Women police from all states and union territories will participate in this. The event will highlight the extraordinary work done by women and will enable audiences from different walks of life to come together as a united force to move forward towards gender equality across the country.
The 'International Women's Day' week celebration is a celebration of progress made towards achieving the goal of gender equality, equality and women's empowerment. During this, important efforts to make rapid strides towards gender equality and achieve achievements will also be presented.
Programs run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development for women empowerment:
1. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme
2. One Stop Center Scheme
3. Women Helpline Scheme
4. Ujjwala: A Comprehensive Scheme for the Prevention of Trafficking and the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-integration of Victims of Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation
5. Working Women's Hostel
6. Ministry approves new projects under Ujjwala scheme and continuation of existing projects
7. Swadhar Greh (a scheme for women in difficult circumstances)
8. Nari Shakti Puraskar
9. Awardees of Stree Shakti Puraskar, 2014 and Nari Shakti Puraskar Scar's Award Winner
10. Awardees of State Mahila Samman and District Mahila Samman
11. Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK)
12. Fearless
13. Women Police Volunteers