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| Kashmira Vahini holds workshop | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Apr 26: Kashmira Vahini, a front line organization formed by dedicated and distinguished Kashmiri Pandit Women in exile, today pledged its unfailing commitments to cause of displaced Kashmiri Pandit community in a day long organizational workshop at Chakrashwar at Hari Parbat Sanstha Jammu.
The said workshop first of its kind was attended by a large number of women delegates from all walks of life comprising doctors, lawyers, educationists, researchers, professors, engineers, scientists, writers, artists and housewives.
The delegates took part in the interactive session, delivered speeches and pledged to conduct seminars, corner meetings and enrollment campaign throughout the country to safeguard the interests of community.
The workshop opened with traditional lighting of lamp by Kirti Kalla and hosting of flag by Sarla Ganhar in the back drop of Shankh Naad by Vijaya Saproo and welcoming of delegates by Sudesh Koul, coordinator of the programme.
The inaugural session was conducted by Sunita Santoshi and chaired by Prof Kailash Mehra.
Dr Agnishekhar, convener Panun Kashmir dwelt at length on the position of KP women who have left an impregnable impact on the civilizational ethos of Kashmir. Yashovati, the first known empress of world to the last Hindu ruler Kotah Rani.
He elucidated the contribution of Kashmiri Pandit Women in field of Liberation, poetry, theatre, art, music, dance, diplomacy, warfare, politics and town planning.
Dr Bawna Raina, a panelist in the session made a scientific response towards the need for preserving Gene Pool of Kashmiri Pandit Community.
The second session was conducted by Shweta Bhat which was chaired by Prof.Phoola Thusso.
Sanjay Raina senior PK activists talked about current developments in J&K state and response of Kashmiri Pandits particularly the woman. Prof Phoola Koul, a panelist in the session appealed the delegates to start a new renaissance in the anals of Kashmiri Pandit community.
Dr Shreyali made a passionate appeal to the youth to make efforts to preserve the distinct identity of the community.
Concluding session was conducted by Nivedita and chaired by Prof Chander Lekha Raina where in Piyaree Razdan laid emphasis on maintaining age old rituals structure and traditions of the community for its survival.
Sushma Reshi senior activist of the Vahini dwelt at length about the role and future line of action of the organization. Nirmal Tickoo a senior activist of Vahini presented vote of thanks.
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