Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 29: Kavinder Gupta, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister today released a book titled “Atamnirbhar Betiyaan” authored by Nisha Kapoor during a function held at Press Club here.
The event was chaired by Padma Shree Jatinder Udhampuri, and Sahitya Academy Awardee, Kavinder Gupta, former Deputy Chief Minister of J&K, was the chief guest. Nirmal Vinod, an eminent Hindi and Dogri poet and Sahitya Academy Awardee, graced the occasion as a special guest. Ashok Kumar, a noted Hindi scholar, attended as a special invitee, while Suman Pal, a renowned broadcaster, was the guest of honour.
Author Nisha Kapoor and Harish Kaila, president of NDS, also shared the platform.
NDS honoured the author with the “Sahiya Shree” Sansha Samman, along with a shawl and citation. Dr. Chanchal Sharma, a well-known Dogri poetess and announcer, presented a detailed analysis of the book.
The book focuses on the challenges, problems, needs, aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, and measures required to prepare young girls for economic independence and empowerment.
In his opening address, Capt. (retd) Lalit Sharma and convener of NDS, emphasized the importance of empowering women, considering that half of our population comprises females. Prof. Anupama Sharma, patron of NDS, expressed that when established women of society themselves start working in this direction, the mission of economic empowerment can be achieved swiftly and in a meaningful and dignified manner. Jatinder Udhampuri noted that the book serves as both motivational and directional for female students and young ladies, stressing the need to channelize societal synergy to make women self-reliant and economically strong.
Kavinder Gupta highlighted the available opportunities for young girls to choose any vocation and contribute to the nation’s progress, emphasizing the “Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao” mission for women’s security and empowerment.
Nirmal Vinod underscored the importance of education, security, and skills development for women’s self-reliance. Ashok Kumar emphasized the role of women in enhancing the financial standards of their families and contributing to the nation’s progress.
Nisha Kapoor expressed her passion for contributing to women’s empowerment.
Arjun Dev Mohan, general secretary of the Youth Wing NDS, extended a vote of thanks.
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