Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, celebrates International Women’s Day, honours achievers
A special programme was organised today at Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The programme was conducted in accordance with the instructions of the Railway Board with the objective of highlighting the achievements of women and promoting gender equality in society.
During the programme, the remarkable achievements of women in various fields were highlighted and the message was conveyed that the full and active participation of women in nation building is extremely important. On the occasion, Dr Lalita Ramalingam, Principal Chief Medical Officer and Renu Pushkar Chhibber, Principal Chief Security Commissioner participated as special speakers and shared their inspiring thoughts. They emphasised the importance of women’s health, safety, self-reliance and equal opportunities at the workplace.
A special health & well-being camp was organised keeping in view the health and welfare of women employees. A large number of women employees participated in the camp and availed themselves of health check-ups and medical consultation.
As part of the programme, a discussion session was also organised in which women employees enthusiastically participated and expressed their views on important issues such as women empowerment, equal opportunities and the role of women in society.
In addition, dance, singing and other cultural activities were organised to make the programme more vibrant.
In another event, Sarv Naujawan Sabha (regd), Phagwara, organised a function to mark International Women’s Day at a hotel on GT Road here on Friday. The programme was held under the leadership of Sabha president Sukhwinder Singh.
Deputy Chief Engineer of PSPCL, Pawan Bisla, attended the event as the chief guest, while Principal Gurmeet Singh Palahi presided over the function. Among the special guests present were Mukti Gupta, ETO Phagwara; Santosh Kumar Gogi, District Secretary of the Aam Aadmi Party; Tavinder Ram, Chairman of the Market Committee; and Kulwinder Chattha, constituency coordinator of the Kisan Wing.
On the occasion, five women who have achieved notable success in different fields were honoured with shawls, mementoes and certificates of appreciation. The awardees included Maninder Kaur Virdi, Assistant Commissioner State Tax Kapurthala; Dr Simardeep Kaur, SMO Phagwara; Pritpal Kaur Tuli, councillor; Kuldeep Kaur, Sarpanch of Khalwara village; and Sandeep Kaur Ghumman, a national powerlifter.
