Women are the Foundation of the Family System- TTD JEO (H&E)

Women are the foundation of the Indian family system. Just as the Vedas are sacred to scholars, the Grihalakshmi (woman of the house) is equally sacred and important to a family, said TTD JEO (Education & Health) Dr. A. Sarath. International Women’s Day was celebrated grandly under the auspices of TTD on Monday at Mahathi Kalakshetram in Tirupati.

Speaking on the occasion, the JEO said that women play a very important role in building families, developing society, and contributing to the progress of the nation. He said that a mother is the first teacher for every person and it is she who teaches children values, culture, and righteous living.

He added that when a mother is virtuous, the family becomes strong. When families are strong, society develops peacefully. When society develops, the state and the nation also progress. Women are not only the backbone of families but also guides for society.

TTD Board Member Mrs. Panabaka Lakshmi said that women hold a very respected place in Sanatana Dharma. She noted that the tradition of worshipping women as goddesses is unique to India. She said that when women are educated, families and society develop. Today, women are proving their talent and contributing to progress in all fields.

Mrs. Ashlesha, CEO of Mitravak and Digital Mahila Private Limited from New Delhi, said that women possess immense energy and strength. She stated that the respect given to women in Indian culture is an inspiration to the world. She added that wherever women are respected, peace and prosperity flourish.

DRDO scientist Dr. Chandrika Kaushik said that for positive change in society, women must first give importance to themselves. She said that if family members share responsibilities, the burden on women will reduce. Sharing household work and child care responsibilities among family members can help women lead a balanced life.

Padmavathi Awards

On this occasion, Padmavathi Awards were presented to 32 women employees from various TTD departments for their dedicated service. They were honoured with a shawl, a 5-gram silver dollar, and a memento of Goddess Sri Padmavathi.

Similarly, 78 women employees who will retire in the coming year were also honoured with shawls and mementos.

As part of the programme, a Bharatanatyam performance and Veena concert presented by the faculty and students of SV Music College impressed the audience. Prizes were also distributed to the winners of essay writing, painting, quiz, and singing competitions conducted for women employees. Cultural programmes performed by TTD women employees added special charm to the celebrations.

Dr. Krishnaveni, Lecturer from Sri Padmavathi Degree College, and TTD PRO (FAC) Kumari P. Neelima acted as the anchors for the programme.

Welfare Department Deputy EO Sri Anandaraju, several women Deputy EOs, other officials, and a large number of women employees participated in the programme.