By TC News Desk
Agartala, 13th February 2025: A preparatory meeting was held today at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy to outline the celebrations for International Women’s Day.
The meeting saw participation from key officials and stakeholders dedicated to advancing women’s rights and empowerment in the state.
This year’s International Women’s Day will be celebrated under the theme ‘For All Women and Girls’ Rights, Equality, Empowerment.’ Minister Tinku Roy directed officials to conduct special state-wide campaigns on social issues, particularly child marriage and early-age pregnancies. He emphasized the need for widespread awareness campaigns targeting workers in brick kilns, tea gardens, and various industries, ensuring their participation in discussions on health protection and social issues.
A major focus of the celebration will be awareness initiatives for girl students from classes 9 to 12, highlighting the ill effects of child marriage and early pregnancy. The Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission, Jharna Debbarma, urged for grassroots-level engagement, calling for discussion meetings at the panchayat level to educate citizens in rural areas and curb crimes against women.
Director of the Department of Social Welfare and Social Education, Tapan Kumar Das, presented the proposed program for the celebrations, detailing a series of activities planned across the state. The events will include bicycle rallies, social media campaigns, mini marathons, football matches, and debate competitions in schools and colleges. Additionally, nutritious food will be distributed among female sanitation workers in the Agartala Municipal Corporation area, along with the distribution of health-related items.
The meeting was attended by Tripura Child Protection Commission Chairperson Jayanti Debbarma, Social Welfare and Social Education Department Secretary Tapas Roy, and officials from various departments, all of whom pledged their commitment to making International Women’s Day a meaningful and impactful event in the state.
