MYSURU
Women have contributed immensely in every field of life, said Kalika Agarwal, President of South Western Railway Women Welfare Organization (SWRWWO), Mysore Division.
She was speaking at the International Women’s Day celebration at Mysuru Railway Station, after lighting the traditional lamp.
“It is heartening to see the outstanding role played by women during the Covid-19 pandemic. She emphasized that women’s day should be celebrated not only on one day but they should be honoured and celebrated each and every day,” she said. She also urged to recognize the significance of women in our life and societies and inspire them for greater future achievements on this International Women’s Day.
36 Women housekeeping staff working at Mysuru Railway Station who are involved in upkeep of station cleanliness and the lone Women licensed Rail Sahayak over South Western Railway were handed over mementos during the occasion by SWRWWO.
Out of total strength of 611, 11 meritorious women employees of Mysuru Division who have excelled in their duties were felicitated by Rahul Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager in a separate valedictory programme organized later in the day at Chamundi Club, Yadavagiri by the members of SWRWWO. Budati Srinivasalu, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Prashanth Mastiholi, Senior Divisional Personnel Officer and other Senior Officers were also present.
As part of women’s day celebration various entertainment programmes like Rangoli competition, cooking Competition and other cultural programmes and games were also conducted as part of day long events, said a press release issued by Dr Manjunath Kanamadi, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager and Senior PRO.
