AIDWA Observes International Women’s Day in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 10 March 2025

The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), Andaman & Nicobar State Organising Committee, celebrated International Women’s Day with occasions held at Sri Vijaya Puram and Diglipur.

At Sri Vijaya Puram, a gathering came about at Shaheed Bhavan, Anarkali, the place girls from varied backgrounds participated. Presiding over the occasion, D. Hemalatha highlighted the importance of International Women’s Day within the islands. Addressing the gathering, S. Chithra, Treasurer of AIDWA’s State Organising Committee, emphasised the function of ladies in social progress.

S. Sherly spoke about prevailing social inequalities and the pressing want to handle them, whereas Anitha Nath G and R. Sushila Devi raised considerations over the rising availability of medication within the islands. They underscored the significance of teaching girls in regards to the risks of drug abuse, significantly among the many youth. Other audio system, together with Sumitra Bahadur, Kanti Rao, and D. Dhanamma, mentioned varied points affecting girls within the area.

Adding to the discussions, D. Ayyappan, Vice President of the CITU State Committee, additionally addressed the gathering. The occasion was attended by C. Anandi, Secretary of AIDWA’s State Committee.

Meanwhile, in Diglipur, the AIDWA Diglipur Area Committee marked the event with a particular assembly of ladies. Speakers Nandita Halder, Anjali Adhikari, and Kavita Karmakar deliberated on a spread of points regarding girls, each nationally and domestically. Sunil Bepari, President of the CITU Diglipur Zonal Committee, additionally shared his views on the event.

The occasions reaffirmed AIDWA’s dedication to advocating for gender equality, elevating consciousness on urgent points, and empowering girls within the islands.