AIWC 90th year Celebrations in Kerala at Aluva

 

                 Glories of the past, glitters of the present, gallants for the future, that is what emphasized in the 90^th year celebration of AIWC in the holy land of Adi Shankaracharya, Aluva, Kerala. The state level conference of AIWC in ‘God’s own Country’ was unmatched by the magnanimous presence, words, deeds and action of the leading women dignitaries President Smt. Rakesh Dhawan, Secretary General Smt. Kalyani Raj, Hon. Treasurer Smt. Manju Kak and Vice President Smt. Usha Nair along with Zonal Organizer Adv. Hemalatha and Patron Smt. Gomathi Nair. By the inspiration    and guidance of Smt. Gomathi Nair and Smt. Usha Nair, the managing committee of Aluva branch took it up as a challenging task and gave all their dividends for it to make it a grand success.

                     The day 20^th of November 2017 got glittered in the pages of AIWC with significance to Kerala especially to Aluva branch. The charm of the day was the gallantry of woman of AIWC Kerala assembled to discuss their vision, mission and took oath for the uplift and betterment of women, girls and the downtrodden. The function started with a prayer song continued with lighting the lamp by the dignitaries on the dais.  Smt. Gomathi Nair, the Patron, welcomed the gathering recounting her past experiences in different roles praising the stalwarts of AIWC for building a strong platform for the women of India. The venue Mahnami Heritage Hotel, Aluva was flooded with delegates, members and representatives far and near of Kerala.

                       Smt. Rakesh Dhawan in her presidential speech highlighted the atrocities the women and girls are facing now and the task AIWC is voicing for a reconstructive mentality of women in general for a new horizon. Smt. Usha Nair, Vice President made a beautiful historical presentation of the growth of AIWC with special references to the contributions of Kerala women for their unparalleled dedication and service for the development. It was a real eye opening for the participants, of the hurdles their senior members faced and their eventful journey that materialized freedom and fraternity.

                         Chief guest Smt. Nirmala Devi, Senior Manager, LIC of India, in her key note address pointed out the attitude existing in men viewing women inferior. She pointed out that mothers must educate their sons to respect and accept girls as equals, so also women should be positive minded to buildup self esteem. In the honorary ceremony six seniors across Kerala, Smt. Gomathi Nair, Meenakshy Ramakrishnan (Mami), Smt. Jayanthi Appu Menon , Smt. Indira Ramakrishna Pillai, Smt. Padma Mukundan and Smt. Seetha Sreenivasan, who put their might for paving a brave path for the under privileged women to come forward and build a solid future of their own, were honored by our National leaders. November 20^th being the ‘Child Right’s Day ‘song and dance of the kids from our crèche were carried out in between the sessions which delighted the audience. The souvenir ‘TANVI’ with the past and present activities along with felicitation messages and with literary work of our members and staff was released by Hon. President Smt. Rakesh Dhawan presenting to Smt. Gomathi Nair, Patron with much applause. Smt. Cecily Mathew, President, Aluva released the book in Malayalam on health science, ‘Vishadathil ninnu Vivekathilekku’ ( From Depression to Autonomy) written by Smt. Suma Pillai, Joint Secretary, Aluva and handed over to Smt. Kalyani Raj, Secretary General.

                           Next were the felicitation speeches by Smt. Kalyani Raj, Dr. Manju Kak, Adv. Hemalatha and Smt. Lissy Abraham, Chair Person, Aluva municipality on the 90^th year celebration of AIWC in Aluva. They appreciated the contributions of Aluva branch. Smt. Padmini Nair, Member in Charge, delivered vote of thanks.

                            Post lunch session started with the business activities. Dr. Vijaya Lekshmy presented the contributions of Smt. Gomathi Nair, Patron, to AIWC. In the interact session of the branches moderated by Smt. Kalyani Raj, Smt. Usha Nair displayed the branch activities. The branch officials were invited and presented their activities in brief.

                            Office bearers of AIWC, Delhi were honored with cheers and mementos by Kerala branches. Smt. Rakesh Dhawan honored Smt. Cecily Mathew, President and Smt. Daisy Joy, Secretary of Aluva branch. Smt. Cecily Mathew expressed thanks and gratitude to all with a special thanks to Smt. Usha Nair, Smt. Gomathi Nair and the members and staff of Aluva branch for making the event successful. Followed by the National Anthem, the meeting concluded in the evening at 4.30 pm.