Uttarakhand: “International Women’s Day” is an opportunity to honor the achievements, rights and struggles of women – Swati S. Bhadauria
In Indian scriptures, it has been said about women, ‘Yatra Naryastu Pujyante Ramante Tatra Devtaah’, that is, where women are worshipped, there the gods reside. Keeping this in mind, on the occasion of “International Women’s Day-2024”, a program was organized by the National Health Mission Uttarakhand with the aim of empowering women and promoting and improving maternal health. National Health Mission was organized by Maternal Health Section of Uttarakhand based on the theme “Healthy Woman, Healthy Child”.
Swati S., Mission Director of National Health Mission, Uttarakhand. Under the dynamic leadership of Bhadauria, the objective of this program was to honor the spirit of all the women frontline workers, from the grassroots level ASHA workers to those contributing in the state NHM units. Mission Director Swati S. Bhadauria expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone and nutrition kits were distributed to pregnant women acknowledging their important role in ensuring maternal health. On this occasion, NHM Director Dr. RK Singh thanked all the officers and employees present in the program. In this celebration organized at the State National Health Mission office, the Director Medical Health and Family Welfare, Director NHM, all the officers in charge and USAID team, all the women frontline workers contributing to the NHM unit, apart from the dignitaries and all the male and female employees of the office were present. Active participation was observed.
Important role of mountain women in the economy of Uttarakhand
Swati S., Mission Director of National Health Mission, Uttarakhand. Bhadauria said that women today are creating new records of success in all spheres of life. “Women are the creators of society, nation and creation. It is less if we organize events for women even for one day, let alone the whole year. He said that women are not only equal to men but are far ahead of them. Although women themselves are quite strong, today’s program will bring more awareness among women. He said that if a girl gets educated, she does good not only to her family but to the entire society. Today there are many challenges before us, the biggest of which is the gender ratio. Every man and woman has equal participation in making it equal. To create good thinking towards women in the society, it is necessary that the success stories of women should be spread to the people. In our country, women power has been considered revered since ancient times. The women of hilly areas are also not lagging behind, they are playing an important role in rural economy and infrastructure building by enriching their families by doing business like agriculture, animal husbandry, tailoring, mushroom production etc. as well as by generating employment and strengthening the financial base. Has been.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr. Uma Rawat, Officer-in-charge of Maternal and Child Health, highlighted the importance of healthy women, healthy children and Women’s Day and wished well for the health of women and the bright future of the next generation. .
Dr. Nitin Arora, Senior Advisor, Maternal Health contributed to the program by highlighting the multifaceted dimensions of maternal health programmes. To engage and educate attendees, they conducted an insightful question-and-answer session that discussed less-discussed aspects of women’s health and maternal well-being. National Health Mission, Uttarakhand’s International Women’s Day celebrations showcased the organisation’s commitment to recognising, appreciating and empowering women at every level. Recognizing the vital role of women frontline workers and emphasizing the integral relationship between healthy women and healthy children, National Health Mission Uttarakhand reiterated its dedication to promote maternal well-being across the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sunita Tamta, Director, Directorate General of Health, said that as the National Health Mission Uttarakhand continues its efforts to advance women’s health, this event showcases the organization’s commitment to foster an environment and holistic contribute significantly to the broader goal of achieving health care.
