Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Sunday said that women's empowerment and healthy families complement each other. He said that where women are empowered, families are more aware, educated and organized, and where families are healthy, women have opportunities to progress more in their lives.
Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh was speaking at a programme “Healthy Women – Empowered Family” organized by the Haryana State Child Welfare Council today at the Indradhanush Auditorium, Sector 5, Panchkula, as the Chief Guest. Smt Mitra Ghosh, wife of Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Smt Suman Saini, Vice Chairperson of the Haryana State Child Welfare Council were present as the Special Guests.
The Governor stated that it is essential to provide women with the rights and opportunities that enable them to be self-reliant, secure and equal participants in society. He stated that he is proud to share that under the leadership of Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini, the state is touching greater heights of development.
The Haryana government has launched numerous schemes such as Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Women’s Safety and Atmanirbhar Nari aimed at empowering women.Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh said that he was fortunate to have the opportunity to share his views on the crucial topic of women’s empowerment and healthy families.
For centuries, our society has respected the role of women in building families, society and the nation. However, the times demand that we not limit this respect to mere words but translate it into reality, he said.Praising the Haryana State Child Welfare Council, Governor Prof Asim Kumar Ghosh said that the Council has been doing exemplary work for the holistic development of children since 1971.
The Council benefits approximately 125,000 children, youth and young women annually through Bal Bhavans, Laghu Bal Bhavans, Bal Grihas and various programmes such as adoption, special adoption, coaching classes, de-addiction centres, and open shelter homes.
He said that as the Chairman of the Haryana State Child Welfare Council, it is a matter of pride for him that the Council has provided a new life and family to a total of 704 children through adoption. Of these, 528 children have been adopted within the country and 176 children abroad.
This work reflects the Council's sensitivity and dedication to society. The Council deserves congratulations for this great achievement.On this occasion, he appealed that everyone should come together and build such a Haryana where every daughter has the right to dream and fulfill them and where every family is healthy, educated and empowered.
Earlier, the Governor visited stalls showcasing various schemes of the Haryana State Child Welfare Council and the Health Department in the Indradhanush Auditorium complex and learned about the schemes.Special guest of the programme and Vice Chairperson of the Haryana State Child Welfare Council Smt Suman Saini said that the Haryana State Child Welfare Council has been providing excellent services to children in Haryana since 1971. Through Bal Bhavans and Laghu Bal Bhavans, the Council runs educational and health-enhancing activities for children up to 18 years of age, including computer centers, craft centers, childcare centers, children's libraries, model day care centers, talent search programs, etc.
In addition, the Council operates Prayas Schools for special children, virtual classes, drug de-addiction centers, family counseling centers, and open shelter homes for underprivileged children. Furthermore, the Council also runs coaching and guidance classes for underprivileged children, she said.
Smt Suman Saini stated that the “Healthy Women – Empowered Family’ programme aims to empower women and raise awareness about their health. A healthy and empowered woman is the center of the home, the nurturer of the family and the creator of a strong society. However, in today's hectic lives, women are often unable to take care of their health.
She expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who, on the occasion of his birthday, launched the "Healthy Women – Empowered Family" campaign from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, taking a significant step towards women's health and empowerment.
She urged all women to be a part of this campaign and spread awareness about it to women in their neighborhoods, villages and cities. She expressed confidence that women will play a significant role in realizing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. On this occasion, children from Bal Kunj Chhachhrauli presented a wonderful short play on nutrition and hygiene.
On this occasion, Honorary General Secretary of Haryana State Child Welfare Council, Smt Sushma Gupta, Secretary to Governor, Shri Dushmanta Kumar Behera, Deputy Commissioner, Shri Satpal Sharma, Kalka MLA Smt Shakti Rani Sharma, former Speaker of Haryana Legislative Assembly, Shri Gyan Chand Gupta, BJP District President, Shri Ajay Mittal, Vice President of Shivalik Development Board, Shri Om Prakash Devinagar, along with women and children were present.