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Women’s Empowerment - The need of the hour, event held at Mount Rosary, Kallianpur

Santhekatte, August 22, 2016: Mount Rosary Stree Sanghatan organized a programme on “Women’s empowerment – the need of the Hour” on Sunday August 21, 2016 at 9:00 am at Mount Rosary Church Hall, Kallianpur.

Programme began with prayer song from Mrs Jevita and other choir members of Mount Rosary. Mrs. Hilda Cornelio President, Mount Rosary Stree Sanghatan and coordinator of the Program welcomed the gathering, Rev.  Fr. Anil Fernandes, as Chief Guest blessed the Program. Smt. Shaila A J, Assistant General Manager Syndicate Bank, Regional Office spoke on Women’s empowerment & the need of the Hour. Fr. Nelson Furtado, Spiritual Director, Varado, Dr. Smita, Professor, School of Management, Manipal University, Mrs. Beena Lewis, Treasurer, Stree Sanghatan Kendra were also present at this programme.

Resource persons of this programme first Smt.  Renu Jayaram, Managing Partner, Jayadev Motors spoke on women how to come out from their comfort zone and how to balance the employment and her family. Second Dr. Gauri, Paediatric consultant, Sonia Clinic   spoke on “A mother and grandmother as a counsellor for children and youth”.  She also delivered on the physical growth of the children when they are in teenage and also informed that Parents should make aware to children about the physical change in their body. Third Mr. Lumen Shawn Lobo, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce gave the ideas of Employment Opportunities for women and also explained on qualifications required and how to go further.

Mrs. Clara Rego proposed vote of thanks, Mrs. Anita Quadros presented the program.   About 150 - 200 people availed this benefit.   Program ended with lunch to the invitees.

This programme was in sponsorship with Syndicate Bank, Kallianpur and Rotary Club, Manipal Town, Manipal, Smt Renu Jayaram, HDFC Bank, Manipal, Prasad Nethralaya, Udupi and Mrs Reena D’souza.