ITANAGAR, Mar 7: Governor PB Acharya and State’s First Lady Kavita Acharya has extended their warm wishes to all the womenfolk of the State on the occasion of International Women’s Day. They have expressed their hope that the occasion will encourage the fairer gender to become more active partners in the developmental process of the State.

In his message to the people on the occasion, the Governor, while stating the theme of the celebration ‘Be Bold For Change’, called upon all womenfolk to challenge bias and inequality, campaign against violence, forge women's advancement, champion women's education and celebrate women's achievement.  

‘Restoring the rightful and dignified status of mothers, sisters and daughters will provide a solid foundation to nurture the inner strength, creativity and self-esteem of women from all walks of life. They will become agents of peace and positive social change for themselves, their families, other women and their society. I am sanguine that this occasion will create more awareness amongst the fairer gender of their rights and duties,’ he added. 

While wishing all for successful celebration of the day, the Governor said that he is proud that the Arunachalee women are second to none in every field of life including politics. Our women can bring visible and bold changes. Our dynamic Prime Minister  Narendra Modi ji’s appeal ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ motivates us the necessity for strengthening the empowerment of women, he underscored.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu has conveyed his greetings to women of all ages and occupations on occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD) observed globally on March 8 every year. 

In a message on the eve of IWD, Khandu underscored the importance of the contributions made by women in a progressive society and asserted that their role in every field is no less than their male counterparts. In fact, he said, they have proved their mettle far better than men in many fields. 

“As we celebrate this day in recognition of achievements made by our womenfolk in social, economic, cultural and political fields, let’s call for accelerating gender parity and women empowerment,” he said. 

Khandu extended his support to this year’s IWD #PledgeForParity campaign. 

“As per the campaign our government is also committed to help women and girls achieve their ambitions; challenge conscious and unconscious bias; encourage gender-balanced leadership; value women and men's contributions equally; and create inclusive flexible cultures,” he asserted.

“Let this day be a reminder for all of us to recognize the role of women and make them equal partners in policy formations and decision makings. Not only March 8, let everyday be a day towards achieving gender parity in all aspects for a better and healthier world,” Khandu added.

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