The annual day function was organized by WIPS, a forum of women in the public sector, on Thursday at the Cultural Auditorium of BHEL, Bhopal, the theme of which was "Women: The Future of Sustainable Development". The chief guest in the program was SM Ramanathan, Executive Director, BHEL, Bhopal and Raksha Dubey (Chaubey), Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Anti-Evasion Bureau, Bhopal was present as the guest speaker. BK Singh, General Manager (HR) presided over the programme. On this occasion, Sangeeta Ramanathan, President, BHEL Ladies Club, Dr.Alpana Tiwari, WIPS Unit Coordinator and CMS, Kasturba Hospital, all General Managers, all officers/members of WIPS and all officers/employees were present in large numbers. In his address, Ramanathan said that unless half of the worlds population becomes socially and economically self-reliant, the idea of a prosperous and inclusive future is baseless. Only when women become financially self-reliant, the countrys economy develops. When women are given respectable participation in governance, then only governance becomes public welfare in the real sense and the government is able to achieve all its objectives. Only when women are free from any kind of violence and inequality, the country progresses. In every era of Indian history, women have played an important role in shaping the future by providing equal support to men in the cultural, social and economic development of the country. On this occasion BK Singh said that women are the backbone of the country and society. Today, along with maintaining the structure of family and society, women are playing a leading role in all the economic, social and political fields of the country and in many fields their role is more praiseworthy than that of men. It is very important to have consistency in both words and actions. Unless we do this, all such concepts cannot be realized in the true sense. Speaking as the guest speaker, Dubey said that the future of sustainable development lies in harnessing the potential of women. By creating inclusive environments and providing equal opportunities, we pave the way for a more sustainable and equitable world. He said that both men and women can achieve success in any objective only by working together. Lord Shiva is also like a dead body without Shakti SwarupaParvati. On this occasion, while defining freedom and independence, she said that sometimes people get confused in these words. We should strive for social development while following social decorum. At the beginning of the program, Dr.Alpana Tiwari, CMS and General Manager, Kasturba Hospital, welcomed the guests and highlighted the outline of the WIPS program and the role of this institution. On this occasion, the e-magazine published by WIPS was also launched. On this occasion, those women employees who have received the best employee awards in Bhopal were also honoured. Smt. NamrataJaiswal, Secretary WIPS, BHEL presented the annual report. Cultural programs including lively dance performances and melodious singing were organized in the program highlighting the creativity and artistic expressions of women. The vote of thanks in the program was given by Ms. Clara Toppo, Additional General Manager and Co-Coordinator, WIPs and  Ritu Mohan and  NishaVerma co-ordinated the program.

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