Hyderabad, January 26: Women are playing a pivotal role in the development of the nation and the country but inspite of this they are being discriminated. These thoughts were expressed by Ms. Prema Cariappa, Chairperson, Central Social Welfare Advisory Board, New Delhi addressing a gathering of State Social Advisory Board held at Sundaryya Vigyana Kendram, Lingampally, Hyderabad yesterday. Mr. Reddappa, Secretary of the State Board presided over the meeting.
She further told that even today, the birth of a female child is considered shameful. Even though girls excel in education they are being discriminated in the fields of higher education, professional courses and employment.
The need of the hour is to educate girls. She said that the social evils like dowry etc. have ruined the society. Women are being burnt alive if dowry is not given. Police and judiciary seem to be helpless in stopping these crimes. Govt. is taking appropriate steps for the development of women but it is the duty of the voluntary organizations to come forward to work in the field of social work. Other speakers were C.A. Devi, Prakash Sharma M. Bharathi, Raja Rao & Shaheen Afroz.
——-Siasat News