KMV dedicates 'Saanjh' to Police Mahila Mittar Project

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, December 18

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya organised first annual conference ‘Saanjh’ dedicated to Punjab Police Mahila Mittar — the first of its kind government project.

Chief guest IPS Sonali Mishra, IGP BSF frontier, Jalandhar, was accorded floral felicitations on this commemorative event. ADGP Gurpreet Kaur Deo, Jalandhar Police Commissioner, and senior police officers including Deepak Parek, Satinder Singh, and Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh were also present.

Welcoming the chief guest, Principal Prof Atima Sharma Dwivedi lauded the role played by women in today’s world, where they have proved their mettle by forging partnerships in every sphere of workforce proving the fact that they share equal space in the ecosystem.

In her inaugural address, IPS Gurpreet Deo, the first IPS woman officer of the state, appreciated the commendable role played by the ‘women wing’ of the Punjab Police — a relentless friendly force. Sonali Mishra expressed sense of gratification on the colossal efforts being made by the women work force at all levels in the Punjab Police Mahila Mittar project spearheaded by Deo in the state.

She congratulated all award winners and reiterated that such projects bring out a transformational change in societal stereotypes with an aim at introducing gender neutrality. She was also very much appreciative of all women centric endeavours undertaken by KMV for the uplift of women in society, especially in the field of higher education. During the event, Prof Atima was also honoured for her outstanding contribution to the field of women education and empowerment.

A documentary titled Pink Power showcasing the strength and innovative moves made by the female taskforce that is serving seamlessly to the cause of women empowerment was also screened. Prof Atima proposed a vote of thanks.