 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 8: First lady Usha Vohra participated in a function organized by Jammu & Kashmir Police in connection with International Women's Day, here.
The first lady lauded the organizers for organizing the cultural programme comprising songs, poem recitation, skits, folk dances and presentations made by lady officers, Anita Sharma and Sargun Shukla, on the "Role of Women Police in J&K" and "Legal provisions/laws provided for the protection/empowerment of Women" respectively.
The first lady emphasized the need to make women feel safe and secure and stressed that in this regard, the police has to play a crucial role in imbuing confidence among women. She said that in spite of constitutionally and legally guaranteed rights and privileges relating to gender parity, there is still a great deal to be done to empower women in our society.
The first lady pointed to the need of a change in the mindset being brought about to see that women are respected and treated fairly in every walk of life. She launched the "Jammu and Kashmir Police's Women Safety App" and felicitated the wives of police martyrs and women police officer achievers on the occasion.
In his welcome address, Dr. S.P. Vaid, Director General of Police, spoke about the need for making women feel safe. Dr. Bharti Vaid, presented the vote of thanks with a commitment, on behalf of Police Wives Welfare Association, to reach to the people at large with the message to empower women. |
