Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 4 : The Viraj Kala Kendra, Jammu, a local NGO, organized a Rural Women Cultural and Sports Meet at Youth Hostel, Khanpur, Nagrota near here today.
Usha Vohra, First Lady, was the chief guest on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the First Lady lauded the efforts of the Viraj Kala Kendra for the socio-economic upliftment of the rural women, educational advancement of the children of slum areas and the promotion of rural arts.
Lauding the various sports activities and the cultural programme presented on the occasion, Mrs. Vohra observed that there is enormous talent among the women and children of the rural areas, which needs to be adequately channelised.
On behalf of the Governor, the First Lady announced a support of Rs 1 lakh to the management of the Viraj Kala Kendra as a contribution for providing education to the children from the less advantaged families.
Mrs. Vohra gave away prizes to those who presented the cultural programme and the participants adjudged best in the races organized as part of this event.
Earlier, the First Lady inaugurated the newly constructed hall at the Viraj Bal Bhawan for the education of children from the slum areas.
Mrs. Vohra also witnessed the exhibition of the various crafts prepared by the children of this school and appreciated their creative talents.
Raj Bharti, President, Viraj Kala Kendra, presented a detailed report on the activities and functioning of the Kendra.
Dr. Nahed Soz, Managing Director, J&K Women Development Corporation, thanked the Governor, who is Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, for associating Women Development Corporation sponsored Women Self Help Groups for preparing jute Prashad Bags for the Board which has percolated tremendous economic benefits to these women.
Sarla Kohli, Vice President, Viraj Kala Kendra, presented vote of thanks.
Among those who also spoke on the occasion included Susham Sharma, general secretary of the Viraj Kala Kendra, and Prof. Rita Jatendra, former president and advisor of the Kendra.
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