Chandragupta Management Institute, Patna, and AdvantAGE Support jointly organized a women-based program "Jagriti" as part of episode 10 of "Main Hoon Bihar" on Sunday.
* Reservation for women in government jobs and municipal bodies has brought significant change in the state.
* Better education and employment opportunities have made women more aware in the state.

Patna: (ABN) We should teach our sons to respect women. The police should be vigilant and sensitive to stop atrocities against women. These things were said by Prof. Ratna Amrit, Principal, B.D. College, Patna, while participating in the "Jagriti" program organized at Chandragupta Management Institute, Patna, on the occasion of International Women's Day. The program was jointly organized by Chandragupta Management Institute and AdvantAGE Support. It was part of a series of dialogue-based programs "Main Hoon Bihar" episode 10 organized by AdvantAGE Support.

During the event, Prof. Ratna Amrit said that women are moving forward in every field. Bihar has done remarkable work in empowering women, which has become an example. Today, Bihar has the highest number of women police officers compared to male police officers in the country. Women are being given reservation in government jobs and municipal bodies, which has brought significant change.

Earlier, in the inaugural session of the event, guest of honor and Director of CIMP, Prof. Dr. Rana Singh, said that in our country, women are given the status of goddess. The worship of women is a part of our culture. International Women's Day gives us the message of giving women equal status.

Furthermore, Khurshid Ahmed, founder and secretary of AdvantAGE Support, said that the world is incomplete without women. Women are the support of our lives as mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives. Home is made by women. Today, women have proved their capabilities, showing that they can also run the state and country. He said that under the "Main Hoon Bihar" series in Patna, several good programs have been organized. In the coming days, programs focusing on sports and industry will also be organized.

Increase in education and employment is increasing awareness.
In a panel discussion during the event, senior advocate of Patna High Court, Naveedita Narvekar, said that many laws have been made to prevent atrocities against women, but they need to be implemented properly. Today, with increasing education and employment opportunities, women in Bihar have become more aware.

Dr. Meena Samant, Head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Jay Prabha Medanta Hospital, Patna, said that when we talk about the health sector, we should especially solve the problems related to women's health. Attention should also be paid to women's nutrition and mental health.

Narmata Singh, former District Governor of Lions Club, said that education is essential to empower any individual. Women need to struggle for their identity. Economic strength is necessary for empowerment.

On this occasion, CIMP faculty member Prof. Raj Shree Paley, pediatrician Dr. Umaira Naz Rizvi, education expert Shaheena Raza Khan, and Tajlin Bajaj, journalist Shejjan Nizami, poetess Hana Rizvi, Prerana Pratap, and Dr. Tsai Sree also addressed the gathering.

"Inspiring Women Award" was conferred.
During the Jagriti event organized on the occasion of International Women's Day, women who have made significant contributions in various fields of society were conferred with the "Inspiring Women Award".

Renowned pediatrician Dr. Umaira Naz Rizvi, famous for her work in medicine, Urdu poetess and social worker Hana Rizvi Haider, famous for her poetry, former District Governor of Lions Club Narmata Singh, famous for her work in social reform, Shaheena Raza Khan, Director of T. R. High School and B.Ed. College, Patna, Times of India's Deputy Chief Shejjan Nizami, famous in the media sector, Dr. Sadhna Jha in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, and young table tennis player Neelanjana Sharma were conferred with the Inspiring Women Award in the field of sports.

Poetess Hana Rizvi, Prerana Pratap, and Dr. Tsai Sree expressed the importance and greatness of women through their poems. In these poems, they beautifully described the struggles, sacrifices, and capabilities of women, which were highly appreciated.

Raj Shree Paley expressed gratitude at the end of the program. On this occasion, a large number of teachers and students, including CIMP's Chief Administrative Officer Kumod Kumar, were present. Jyoti Mishra anchored the program, while Prerana Pratap served as the moderator.