Excelsior Correspondent
![Usha Vohra and Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo felicitating children at GMC Hall at Srinagar on Saturday.](http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/page543-300x168.jpg)
SRINAGAR, June 29: The Raahat Ghar, Zakura, Srinagar, run by the Guild for Service, New Delhi, celebrated its Annual Day at the Government Medical College Hall, Karan Nagar, here this evening.
Usha Vohra, First Lady, was the chief guest and Sakina Itoo, Minister for Social Welfare, was the guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, the First Lady lauded the efforts of the Guild for Service and for running the Raahat Ghar for the rehabilitation of orphans and destitute women. She observed that the confidence displayed by the children who put up the variety programme indicates that they are balanced young girls who are happy with whatever they are doing. She added that this also demonstrates that Raahat Ghar, besides meeting their food, shelter, educational and other requirements, has also contributed to their psychological rehabilitation. In this context, she lauded the excellent initiatives of Dr. Mohini Giri and Dr. Girija Dhar and their missionary devotion to the welfare of destitute children and women.
The First Lady said that the Governor has desired to visit Raahat Ghar and discuss its requirements with Dr. Dhar.
The First Lady felicitated the children for achieving academic excellence and the staff for working with dedication.
Dr. Mohini Giri honoured the First Lady and Ms. Itoo by presenting them mementos on this occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Sakina Itoo appreciated the valuable work done by Raahat Ghar for the rehabilitation of orphans and making all out efforts to enable them to stand on their own feet. She assured all possible support to Raahat Ghar in its initiatives.
Earlier, in her welcome address, Dr. Mohini Giri, Chairperson, Guild for Service, dwelt on the activities of her organization.
Dr. Girija Dhar, Chairperson, Raahat Ghar, Srinagar, presented a brief history of the evolution and activities of the Raahat Ghar.