Participants of the special Women’s Car Rally held at Kohima on March 8.
Kohima: The Department of Women Development, Nagaland State Commission for Women, Nagaland State Social Welfare Board and the Nagaland State Resource Centre for Women, organized a special Women’s Car Rally on March 8 at Kohima to mark the International Women’s Day under the theme ‘Inspiring Change.’
Parliamentary Secretary, Women Development & Sericulture, Pukhayi flagged off the rally outside the Secretariat Gate, which then proceeded towards the Raj Bhavan to receive the Governor, Government of Nagaland, who was the chief guest for the programme. Along with the Governor’s motorcade, the rally continued towards the Khuochiezie Kohima Local Ground where the programme commenced thereafter.
Women from all walks of life including government employees, entrepreneurs, scientists, lawyers, homemakers, NGOs, students etc, joined the car rally. “It was also heartening to have the menfolk turn up for the demonstration, showing their support for the movement of Women’s empowerment,” stated a press release.
The Nagaland Motorcycles Club contributed to the success of the event by leading the Rally. Over 100 participants in about50 vehicles and 20 bikes participated in this significant Rally, actively showing their support and celebration of International Women’s Day.
