ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata Celebrates International Women’s Day

ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata Celebrates International Women’s Day

8th March, 2024, Kolkata

ICAR- Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Kolkata celebrated International Women's Day to raise awareness about gender issues and promote positive change while acknowledging the ongoing struggle for gender equality today.

ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata Celebrates International Women’s Day  ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata Celebrates International Women’s Day

The Chief Guest, Dr. Lopamudra Haldar, Professor & Head, Department of Dairy Microbiology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, highlighted the importance of behaviour change strategies to achieve gender equality for a sustainable tomorrow. She also reminded the responsibility of women in protecting their rights.

Dr. Pradip Dey, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata, emphasised the importance of collecting and analysing gender-disaggregated data to inform decision-making and monitor progress toward gender equality in financial access, participation, and outcomes.  Dr. Dey stressed gender-responsive financing to address gender disparities in access to and control over financial resources as a fundamental aspect of advancing women's rights and achieving broader development goals.

A variety of performances were also organised for the Women employees with the Theme ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’ followed by the prize distribution.

All Staff members of the Institute participated in the programme.

(Source: ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Kolkata)

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