On International Women’s Day, a special event was held at Gyan Vigyan Bhawan, Derawal Nagar, in place of the National Chairperson of the Women’s Wing of Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya University. The celebration highlighted women’s contributions to building a value-based society.
Rajyogini Brahmakumari Chakradhari, the National Chairperson of the Brahmakumaris Women’s Wing, led the event, urging women to complement their external adornments with an “internal makeup” of values such as humility, patience, purity, courage, simplicity, joy, and divinity. She emphasized that embracing these qualities would significantly contribute to establishing a society rooted in strong moral principles.
Kiran Chopra, Director of Punjab Kesari Group, spoke on the importance of balancing physical and spiritual development for the well-being of women, their families, and society. She praised the Brahmakumaris for their role in reviving the finest aspects of ‘Sanatan Sanskriti’ (eternal culture) for humanity.
The highlight of the occasion was the presentation of the “Shiv Shakti Samman” to 16 distinguished women and men for their exceptional contributions. The awardees included:
- Kiran Chopra, Director, Punjab Kesari Group
- Professor Rajni Abbi, Former Mayor and Delhi University Proctor
- Renu Aggarwal, Councilor, Kamla Nagar
- Rekha Amarnath, Councilor, Malka Ganj
- Dr. Narendra Singh, President, Jhajjar Medical College
- Dr. Ritu Singh
- Professor Geeta Sahare, President, DUWA
- Professor Anju Srivastava, Principal, Hindu College
- Dr. Ritu Dubey Tiwari, Principal, NISCORT Media College
- Dr. Chandna Raul, Renowned Odissi Dancer
- Pandit Lekhraj Kohli, Celebrated Kathak Dancer
- Ram Manohar Mishra, SHO, Sabzi Mandi Police Station
- Dr. Malvika Singh, Associate Professor, Daulat Ram College
- Reena Saxena, President, NGO
Dr. Aditi Singhal provided an overview of the Brahmakumaris institution, while Monica Gupta, Director of Interactive Bees, skillfully moderated the program, ensuring its smooth execution.
