Tewari seeks support of society to ensure safety of women
Sunday, 10/03/2013
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LUDHIANA : Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has said that the Government of India has taken concrete steps to ensure safety and dignity of the women; but with the active support of the society the efforts of the government can yield much better results.
He said this while addressing the annual convocation of Ramgarhia Girls’ College here on Saturday. He further added that for creating a free and a safe environment for women, there was need to bring about a change in the mindset of the people towards women.
The Minister emphasized that the society has to accept women as equal partners in the development of the nation and society. On their part, the women will also have to play bigger role in eliminating social evils, he added.
Tewari informed that the Government of India has initiated the skill development programme and urged the women to come forward to join the programme in large numbers. He urged the college authorities for updating the curriculum according to the need of the hour and asked them to foster a close liaison with the industry.
Congratulating the proud recipients of degrees, Tewari said that a bright future lies ahead for them and there is no reason why they should not enter the world with their wings spread out into the endless sky.
On the occasion, the minister awarded Role of Honour to 21 students who brought glory to the college in various fields. He also conferred the Masters and Bachelors degrees upon 783 students. He also inaugurated the Computer Lab of the college for which a grant of Rs. Five Lakhs has been provided by him from his MPLADS (Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) fund.
Addressing the students, the President of Ramgarhia Education Council Ranjodh Singh said that numerous opportunities await the students who had attained the degree with strenuous efforts.
Principal Dr Narinder Kaur Sandhu urged the students to adhere to the values they have gained during their stay in the institution.
Others present on the occasion included former Punjab Minister Malkit Singh Dakha, DCC (U) President Pawan Dewan and former Chairman of Housefed KK Bawa.
