On 25^th March, Development Office hoisted ‘Women’s Day’ celebration for the women of North 24 Parganas Deanery. About 155 women from different Parishes and Religious Communities participated in the programme.  Rev. Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath was the Chief Guest of the day’s programme.There were also some invitees and resource persons to enlighten and embolden our women. The programme commenced with the prayer service led by Sr. Margaret Ghosh Superior of Monsada. Subsequently Sr. Alma the coordinator of KSSDS welcomed and honoured all the respected guests with the shawl and bouquet of flowers. To inaugurate the programme D.B.Tech students presented a beautiful welcome dance.

The main speaker of the day Mr.Ashutosh Biswas the coordinator of Kalkata Sevakendra. He spoke in length on the topic: “schemes and Health services” that are available for minorities as well for SHG members. Mrs. Lily Shankar the former Municipality councillor of Barasat was extremely happy to see the gathering of women. She highly esteemed and encouraged all the women for coming together to celebrate their day. Sr. Stella the Superior of Auxilium Barasat presented the slide programme on family. In her message she said that the family is the cradle where child begins to learn, therefore, the roll of the parents are very important. The last message was delivered by  Rev. Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath. Her presence was cheering for all the women. Last of all there was cultural programme that rejuvenated the women. The programme ended with sumptuous lunch by 2.00pm.

On 5^th March 2017 St. Anthony’s Convent, Jaigaon, anticipated the International Women’s Day Celebration, for the women of Ramgaon. 42 women took part in this celebration. The program started at 3.00pm. There were 4 groups according to their language. Unfortunately the Bengali language group couldn’t take part due to puja in their area. The program commenced with a beautiful prayer service, animated by Mrs. Philo Kujur and Mrs. Kiran Tigga, lighting of the lamp, reading the Word of God and praying for all women in the world. This was followed by short program.

The Chief Guest for the event was Mrs. Rita Rai the Sarpanch of the area. She was felicitated with a Khada and a small gift. The women presented songs and dances in their own languages. The Nagesia group of women shared their problems that they were facing. Most of the days they remain without food, water and money. The Chief Guest appreciated their program. It was an eye opener for her, so in her speech she promised to help them out. And advised them to stop drinking and be a good wife. She also read out a passage from the letters of St. Paul about the duty of a wife.

Lastly the animator of the community Sr. Lily D. thanked Mrs. Rita Rai the Chief Guest for accepting the invitation, and appreciated her work, for the society she also requested the women to be regular in their IGP group activities. At the end Sr. Mary P. and Sr. Sadhana M. thanked everybody for making this day so grand and encouraged them to give their best and do well in future. The community offered tea and snacks; also Mrs. Rita offered some snacks and soft drinks. Everyone was very happy and thanked the sisters and returned home at 5.30pm.