Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 22: Usha Vohra, First Lady, launched the year long Silver Jubilee activities to be undertaken by the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Welfare Society, Rajiv Nagar, Narwal, at a function held at Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, here today.
Speaking on the occasion, the First Lady lauded the good work done by the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Welfare Society for the past 25 years for the upliftment of children of the less privileged segments of the society. Referring to the cultural programme presented by the children on this occasion, she observed that the confidence, exuberance and joy demonstrated by them during their cultural performances indicate that they are highly talented and with appropriate encouragement they can bring laurels in their chosen fields of human endeavour.
Referring to the crucial importance of doing all that is required so that our children, particularly the girls, feel safe and secure, the First Lady called upon all the stakeholders and the society at large to spread out and bring everyone under the fold of right thinking. She said that merely enacting new laws cannot achieve the desired results and it is the society as a whole which can make the real difference and contribute to achieving the requisite objectives. She emphasized the need for setting up small groups of motivated persons to spread awareness and bring about noticeable attitudinal change about concerns relating to the safety and security of children, especially the girls.
Referring to the activities undertaken by the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Welfare Society, Mrs. Vohra assured, on behalf of the Governor, all possible support for furthering the cause of children of less-privileged segments of society. She advised the Society to identify an appropriate area of activity for its future activities.
A memento was presented to the First Lady on this occasion by the Society as a memorabilia of commencement of its Silver Jubilee celebrations.
Earlier, the First Lady lit the ceremonial lamp to mark the commencement of the Silver Jubilee Year of the Society, which was followed by the children offering a prayer.
Dr. Kiran Bakshi, Principal, Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, complimented the Society for the laudable work being done by it.
Prof. Ved Kumari Ghai, President, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Welfare Society, in her welcome address, gave details of the aims and objects of establishment of the Society and the activities undertaken by it during the past 25 years. She thanked the First Lady for taking keen interest in the activities of the Society.
Ruby Sharma, Secretary, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Welfare Society, presented a vote of thanks.
Among those present on the occasion were functionaries and members of the Society, prominent citizens, teachers and students.
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