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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jan 12: District in-charge minister Pramod Madhwaraj inaugurated the three-day ‘POWER Parba'18' hosted by Platform of Women Entrepreneurs (POWER) at Mahatma Gandhi Bayalu Rangamandira, Beedinagudde on Thursday, January 11.
The minister cut the ribbon and inaugurated the exhibition while deputy commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis lighted the lamp.
Addressing the gathering, minister Pramod Madhwaraj said, “POWER is growing every year. It presents a good platform and opportunity for self employed women. This is a very useful group for women entrepreneurs. Everyone should make use of it.”
DC Priyanka Mary Francis said, “It is indeed great to be part of this event. This is the second edition of ‘POWER Parba’ of which I am part of. The members of POWER are really talented. Nowadays there are many opportunities, but women are left behind or sometimes ignored. They need someone to guide them. So here they can speak to the right person. They can explore and build their talent and stand on their own feet. Such intervention is possible through team POWER.
“POWER is growing every year. Confidence is building among budding women entrepreneurs. They will find a place for marketing their products, explore talents, and showcase their skills. I am indirectly part of POWER. One of my pet projects found a place here in the exhibition that is solid and liquid resource management. A stall has been put up. Women here segregate 160 different categories of domestic waste. Rangoli powder is made out of dry waste.
“I would like to thank POWER for organising such a meaningful event. This will strengthen women entrepreneurs,” she said.
Executive director and joint president of Adani UPCL, Kishore Alva said, “POWER is a unique organisation in Karnataka, and especially in Udupi district. Today, world over, women are gaining remarkable acceptance in all spheres of life. This is a wonderful platform for women to promote goods and services dealt by them and will go a long way in strengthening women entrepreneurial activity adding value to state GDP.
“The contribution of women is omnipresent and all pervasive as India seeks to march steadily towards the path of growth. All this is possible only because of the active participation of women and qualitative growth of future generation as well. Many women have emerged as exemplary leaders. The presence of women in various decision making bodies will develop confidence among women and open up possibilities for the future. It is important to note the critical role played by working together to forge solidarity and unity among themselves. They have also been able to to influence the enactment of laws. This will protect and promote the rights of women. They have become a driving force for socio-economic development. This event will be a good stage for them,” he said.
More than 150 stalls have been set up at the venue like textiles, handicrafts, food, jewellery, Fashion accessories, textiles, paintings, home decor, cosmetics and many more. Few MSME stalls are also participating in the event. Each registrant will be provided with individual stalls equipped with basic furniture to display their products, electrical connections, lighting uninterrupted power supply and also digital payment facilities.
POWER Parba also witnessed Swacch Bharath – Go green concept to emphasize the importance of cleanliness and going green by producing less waste disposal, less use of plastics, helping business owners to change to a green model and also keep their surroundings and premises clean and tidy.
Dr A P Achar, dean, Corporate Programmes, NITTE University, Suguna Suvarna, treasurer, Rashmi Vijayendra, chairperson - exhibitors, POWER Parba’18 and joint secretary, Thara Thimmaiah, vice-president, POWER and others were present.
Dr Manjari and team performed a welcome dance in the beginning.
Dr Gayathri R, president, POWER and organising chairperson, POWER Parba ’18 presided over the programme.
Pushpa G Rao, organising secretary, POWER Parba’18 welcomed the gathering.
Renu Jayaram, advisor, POWER Parba ’18 and founder president compered the programme.
Daijiworld.com is the official media partner for the event.
Earlier report
Udupi: DC Priyanka Mary Francis flags off ‘POWER Parba'18' pre-event rally
Pics: Umesh Marpalli
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Jan 11: Deputy commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis flagged off ‘POWER Parba'18' pre-event rally hosted by Platform of Women Entrepreneurs (POWER) at Rajathadri, Manipal here on Wednesday, January 10.
DC Priyanka addressing the gathering said, “I am fortunate to launch this event. This is a budding entrepreneur group which will strengthen women power. Let this be a huge platform for upcoming women entrepreneurs.”
POWER is organising the three-day exhibition ‘POWER Parba- 2018’ which will be inaugurated at Mahatma Gandhi Bayalu Rangamandira Beedinagudde on January 11.
POWER is a not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Udupi district which has been working for the empowerment of women since nine years. The vision of POWER is to unite women entrepreneurs, inspire them and help them realize their dreams and to transform the role of women in business into a dynamic force.
As part of the event, a car and bike rally was organised to promote ‘POWER Parba'18’. The rally commenced from Rajathadri to Udupi and vice versa.
More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the event. Around 170 counters (stalls) will be set up at the venue by women entrepreneurs from states like Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and other places. All kinds of fashion accessories, jewellery, and textiles will be available under one roof.
Dr Gayathri R, president, POWER and organising chairperson of ‘POWER Parba ‘18’, Pushpa G Rao, organising secretary ‘POWER Parba ‘18’, Renu Jayaram, advisor, ‘POWER Parba ‘18’and founder president, Rashmi Vijayendra, chairperson exhibitors, ‘POWER Parba ‘18’ and joint secretary, Sarita Santosh, chairperson, pre-event, ‘POWER Parba ‘18’, Suguna Suvarna, treasurer, Smitha Rajneesh, secretary, Thara Thimmaiah, vice-president, Jayashri Bhandari, Sona J P, Chethna Trehon, Jayashri Krishnaraj and other members were present during the pre-event rally.
Public can visit the exhibition-cum-sale at ‘POWER Parba ‘18’.