International Women’s Day: NMDC salutes the spirit of women

New Delhi: The women play a significant role in shaping a green and sustainable future and with this thought, NMDC Limited celebrated International Women's Day at Hyderabad on Tuesday. NMDC invited Dr Muthineni Rajini, who is an obstetrician & gynaecologist, laparoscopic & infertility specialist at CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad to interact with women in their workforce.

Speaking on the occasion the guest of honour Dr Rajini said, "Women today have achieved great heights in various fields and have become a source of inspiration for other women. We must ensure that their participation in every sphere is equal and empowered."

Motivating the women employees on this occasion NMDC Limited's CMD Sumit Deb said "the UN recognised women as solution multipliers who show decisiveness and effectiveness in response to a crisis. We at NMDC have experienced the empathy and endurance demonstrated by women during problem-solving firsthand through the women in our workforce."

NMDC also distributed fruits to the specially-abled children at Durgabai Deshmukh Vocational Training And Rehabilitation Centre For Handicapped, Hyderabad. NMDC also provides opportunities for women through CSR programmes such as Balika Shiksha Yojana and empowers them through skill development programmes. NMDC started programmes like 'Umang' to create awareness among women and young girls to counter poor menstrual hygiene practices in the tribal areas.

The event ended with various indoor games and cultural programmes performed by women employees. NMDC senior officials presented special mementoes to the women participants.

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