Udupi: Women’s Organizations Called On to Provide Quality Assistance

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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SB)

Udupi, May 1: Udupi Zilla Swabhimani Mahila Okkuta, women’s organization was inaugurated at Hotel Ramakrishna here on Saturday May 1.

Writer and progressive thinker Sara Aboobaker after inaugurating the organization said that there are a lot of pro-women organizations, but none seem to be working for women empowerment. She further hoped that the okkuta may not mirror the same and work for the emancipation of women at large.

Regretting the rising trend of people being recognized through their religious identity, Sara said that religions we belonged to was not given importance while we were in school and all of us treated each other equally. However, today it is unfortunate that one’s religious identity looms large in all walks of life, she said and added that this can be attributed to certain vested interests. 

Veteran thinker G Rajashekar spoke about the problems faced by the women in coastal areas, while advocate Shyamala Bhandary spoke about the law enforced for the protection of women.

Dalita Mahila Okkuta president Sundari, Puttur presided. Okkuta members Sharada Moodushagri and Vanajakshi were present.