Gwalior: Woman, also known as shining beacon, is unfortunately contending today for equal status in society. Despite her contributions, she suffers from various kinds of deprivations. The status of women today is a result of social milieu that imposes subordination and eventually disables her from realizing her own potential. To meliorate her status in real sense, there is a need to make women realize their worth by appreciating them for their otherwise snubbed contributions. As a step towards this melioration, DJJS under its gender equality program "Santulan" conducts Annual Santulan Awards every year commemorating International Women's Day. This year, along with Jaipur, Latur and Meerut, DJJS Gwalior celebrated 7th Annual Santulan Awards on March 26, 2016 at Kusumaker Rang Manch, Gwalior.
The 2 hours event witnessed gracious presence of Prof. Sangita Shukla-Vice Chancellor of Jivaji University as Chief Guest, Smt. Samiksha Gupta-Ex major of Gwalior as the Guest of Honour and 190 other attendees. Dr. Veena Pradhan (Vice President of Gwalior Opstratics and Gynaec society), Dr. Suvigya Avasthi (Professer of Management), Mrs. Vandana Sharma (Asst. Professor and Director of a project beti bachayo to kal hai), Mrs. Promilla Vajpayee (District Vice President BJP), Mrs. Stuti Gupta (Head of All India Gramikasha-NGO for welfare of children), Miss Ilabahal (Director & Founder of AAVAHAN EX PAHAL-NGO for divyaang children), Dr. Sadhna Balvati (Literary field), Mrs Geeta Bhardwaj (Deputy Police Officer), Mrs. Manisha Sharma (Teacher Shishu Mandir) and Mrs. Megha Bhudauliya (Music Teacher) were the women awardees selected for their outstanding performance in their respective fields.
The program began with lamplighting by Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and DJJS representatives followed by a soulful dance performance on the song 'O Ri Chiraiya' that touched the sentiment of almost every individual present. A thought provoking skit on 'Save Girl Child' was presented by Santulan volunteers portraying scenarios of women potential and accomplishments, if given an opportunity. Taking the program forward, Sadhvi Veerbhadra Bharti Ji, disciple of founder and head of DJJS – Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji delivered an exemplifying lecture mentioning women heroes since ancient times. She discussed the need for value creation in favour of the fairer sex in order to re-establish a gender just society for future. She also highlighted the need for women to be awakened to bring about revolution in society.
Post the encouraging discourse, Chief Guest Prof. Sangita Shukla-Vice chancellor of Jivaji University and Guest of Honour Smt. Samiksha Gupta-Ex major of Gwalior were invited on stage to give away Santulan Awards to women awardees followed by a group photo session.
Further, Sadhvi Madalsa Bharti Ji-Coordinator of DJJS Gwalior Branch extended a thank you note to the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and distinguished audience for their participation in the event. In the end, Prof. Sangita Shukla and Samiksha Gupta also expressed their appreciation towards DJJS initiatives in the form of a courtesy note. The event was concluded with awareness creating exhibition following with high tea.
DJJS is a socio spiritual organization working across the globe to recreate gender balance via plethora of activities. Through its branches pan India, it is making every possible effort to awaken the latent power of the soul in women through its unique approach of spirituality.
