On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Kisan Trust has organized the first’Aparajita Samman Samaroh‘ Saturday.
Dr. Mallika Nadda, President of the Special Olympics in India and Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Advisory Committee, provided the event with a service as the chief guest.
Dr. Mallika Nadda Ji attended the first Aparajita Samman ceremony organized by Kisan Trust on the occasion of International Women’s Day. pic.twitter.com/n3y14ean6w
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The event highlights the efforts made by the Trust Fund for social justice, empowering women and rural development. It is an important platform for inspiring stories and meaningful discussions.
Ability to grant acid attack survivors: a step towards dignity
The conference, led by Sahira Singh, was one of the most powerful moments of the night, focusing on supporting women who survived the acid attack. Kisan Trust provides financial assistance to these women. The move reaffirms the trust’s commitment to help these women live with dignity, confidence and independence.
Ms. Nada stressed about the gathering that empowering women is crucial to building a progressive society. She talked about equal opportunities for women, financial inclusion and policy changes.
“It is exciting that women from rural and urban areas are stepping up their efforts to embody the spirit of ‘aatmanirbhar bharat’. Women must understand their role in the family, society and the country. Our Prime Minister has always supported the development of women’s development, and today we reiterate this commitment, when women support each other, they are overwhelmed, and they keep igniting their interests and making them work harder,” changing a new wave.
Chief guest Dr. Mallika Nadda was welcomed by Dr. Chaudhary, President of Kisan Trust and Chau Chaudhary, President of Kisan Trust at the first Aparajita Samman ceremony organized by Kisan Trust on the occasion of International Women’s Day.#IWD2025#APARAJITASAMMANSAMARH pic.twitter.com/bdeilwpub0
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Charu Singh, the trustee of the Kisang Trust, sent an inspiring message that underlined the importance of inclusive dialogue: “Such group discussions and dialogues are often limited to large cities, in most cases, in most cases. But the reality is that women live in cities or villages, whether they are professional employees or in families, many similarities we are now and towards a strong future.”
She expressed hope that Aparajita Samman Samaroh’s discussion will have a positive impact on society: “I hope the discussion on this platform is very useful to you. It is possible that after listening to this discussion, you may consider bringing some changes in your life. This session will surely inspire you to be a source of inspiration and role models for the future generation.”
Two panel discussions were held during the program that highlighted important issues affecting women.
1. Women’s health and well-being
In the first panel discussion, important issues related to women’s health, such as menstrual and hormonal health, reproductive health and fitness were discussed. Experts share their views on the impact of diet on women’s health and the importance of health and medical awareness. They talked about policy changes and grassroots efforts to ensure women’s health is not overlooked.
Outstanding people participating in the group discussion include:
Deepika Anand – World Bank Operations Officer
Dr. Shehla Jamal – Founder of Senior Gynecologists and Menstrual Diseases Association, Sarvodaya Hospital
Ishi Khosla – Clinical Nutritionist, Author and Founder, Total Food and Indian Abdominal Association
Shefali Panda – Trustee and CEO of the Unnati Project, Bansidhar and Ila Panda Foundation.
At the Aparajita Samman ceremony organized by Kisan Trust, an important panel on Women’s Health and Welfare was organized, with experts sharing useful ideas and appeaseing people’s curiosity. pic.twitter.com/tiex7p6z0r
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2. Digitalization and economic empowerment of women
The second panel discussion highlights how technology makes women financially independent. The discussion highlights the empowerment of women, especially rural women, through financial and digital literacy. The importance of digital tools in terms of entrepreneurship and financial stability is also discussed. Experts also discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in bridging the digital divide, responsible digital use, and creating new opportunities for women.
