International Women’s Day-2020 at MCR HRD Institute
Telangana: Hyderabad:March 9 (HS) Dr. MCR HRD Institute of Telangana celebrated the International Women’s Day-2020, which comprised a bouquet of innovative events. As a part of the celebrations, Harpreet Singh, IAS, Additional Director General, Dr MCR HRD Institute administered a “Pledge against Dowry” to the Trainee Civil Servants, Military Engineer Services Probationers, and ASOs of Central Secretariat Service,Govt. of India& Telangana Secretariat, who are attending their respective Foundation Courses at the Institute.
Harpreet Singh, IAS said that an active role onthe part of youth will be greatly instrumental in eradicating the social evilof dowry which hits at the very foundation of Women’s Right to Equality.
The “Pledge against Dowry” was followed by a Mini Marathon, “Run for Women’s Rights”, which was flagged off by Harpreet Singh, IAS. All the Officers ran for a distance of 3.5 km.The purpose of this initiative was to raise awareness for the rights of women among youth.
“Despite great strides made by the international women’s rights movement over many years, women still lag behind in multiple domains. Mere legislation is not enough. A strong social movement, with the active involvement of youth, is the need of the hour”, opined the Officers unanimously.
The Officers thoroughly enjoyed the live telecast, on large screen, of T-20 women’s final cricket match between India and Australia. A large number of Officers, Faculty, Staff, and Trainees of the Institute attended the event.
