Tarn Taran women condemn disparity, demand equal rights

Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, March 8

Several functions were organised on the ‘International Women’s Day’ today in the district by different organisations and problems of the womenfolk were also discussed at large.

The Punjab Istri Sabha, in its function at Harike village, called upon the women to be aware of their rights to play a much more active role to bring equality in the society. Narinder Pal Kaur and Rajinder Pal Kaur, patron, and general secretary, respectively of the sabha, expressed their satisfaction for taking active part in the ongoing farmers’ agitation in Delhi.

The leaders said the Modi Government tried to put innocent women behind the bars during the Delhi agitation. They said women played a key role in uplifting the society. They condemned the disparity with the women and demanded regularisation of the services of the ASHA, mid-day meal and Anganwari workers and give more job avenue, security to women. Seema Sohal, Rupinder Kaur Marimegha, Kiranjit kaur Valtoha, Prtithipal Singh Marimegha too addressed on the occasion .

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Booh (Tarn Taran) celebrated International Women’s Day under the theme, “Women in Leadership in Agriculture: Entrepreneurship, Equity and Empowerment”. Anganwadi workers, farm women and farmers participated and interacted with panel of experts for opportunities of empowerment in agriculture, livestock and allied sectors. KVK scientist Dr Piverjeet Kaur Dhillon initiated the event by webcasting of inaugural session at Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Ministry of Women and Child Development. Dr Balwinder Kumar, associate director (Training) highlighted the significance of subsidiary occupation in women’s financial as well as financial emancipation. Baljit Kaur, Child Development and Project Officer (CDPO), Patti was among the others who spoke on the occasion.

A seminar was also organised in the local Majha College for Women on Monday. Women employees sat on a chain hunger strike in Tarn Taran. It was launched by the Punjab and UT Mulazam / Pensioners Sanjha Front against the state government to stress upon their current demands. Gurwant Kaur Chabal and Kulwant Kaur Vein Poin led the agitating women and demanded to consider ASHA, anganwari and mid-day meal workers at par with the regular government employees.