Una, March 11 - International Women's Day was organized in Raipur Sahoda which was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Una Jatin Lal.
During this, the Deputy Commissioner said in his address that women are a symbol of power, women are revered and venerable in our culture, it is necessary that in the changing times, we should spread the feeling of respect, security and self-reliance towards women. She said that women have been called half of the population and International Women's Day is celebrated every year to celebrate the strength of every woman present in this world.

DC said that today women are progressing in every field. Along with fulfilling her family responsibilities and tasks, she is also fulfilling the responsibilities of other tasks very well. The contribution of women towards society and the world cannot be appreciated enough. He said that in 1908, 12-15 thousand women had taken out a rally in New York. These women demanded that along with working for a few hours, they should be given salary according to their work. Keeping this labor movement in mind, exactly one year later the Socialist Party of America declared the first National Women's Day. He said that Women's Day was officially recognized on March 8, 1975. That too when the United Nations started it annually under a special theme.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the theme of International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. This theme focuses on teaching our communities to value the inclusion of women. Because we create a better and more inclusive world for everyone.
On this occasion, women officers were honored and anemia and sugar tests were conducted by the health department. Apart from this, women participated in sports competitions.

During this, information about EVM was given by Election Officer Una. Apart from this, under the sweep, women were made aware about their right to vote.
On this occasion, baby shower of 3 women was also organized under the nutrition campaign.

Apart from this, he informed that Nutrition Fortnight is being celebrated from March 9 to 23. Nutrition Fortnight 2024 will focus on sensitization towards nutrition under traditional and local dietary practices and on optimal feeding practices for pregnant women and infants and young children. Promoting dietary practices is also the main theme of this year. Anemia, WASH and diarrhea management activities will also be organized during the Nutrition Fortnight.
On this occasion, DPO ICDS Narendra Kumar, CDPO Kuldeep Singh Dayal and other officers were present.