Karkala: Arpana Mahila Okkuta Celebrates International Women’s Day

By Stanley Fernandes
Bellevision Media Network

Karkala, 14 Mar 2023: The Arpana Mahila Okkuta of the Karkala Taluka celebrated theInternational Women’s Day on Monday, 13 March 2023 at Maria Goretti Community Hall, Hirgan. The stage programme was presided over by Mrs. Anita Dais-President of Sugamya Zill Mahila Okkuta of Udupi District. Mrs. Yashodha Shetty-President of Mahila Santwana Centre Karkala was the resource person. Chief guests included Fr. Paul Cutinha-Director of Arpana Mahila Okkuta, Karakala Taluka, Fr. Paul Rego-Dean of Karkala Deanery, Fr, Walter Mendonca-Parish Priest of Maria Goretti Church, Hirgan, Mrs. Shahanaz-Suha Mahila Swasahaya Sangha, Miyar and Mrs.Asha Shetty-President of Sadhana Swasahaya Sangha, Bailur. The guests of honour included Mrs.Carmin Fernandes and Mrs. Maria Kothwal.

 

Fr. Paul Rego inaugurated the proceedings of the International Women’s Day by lighting the lamp along with the dignitaries on the stage.

 

On  this occasion, the women achievers and senior citizens were felicitated.

 

Prayeer dance was presented by the women of Hirgan Parish.

 

 

Mrs. Gracy Coelho-President of the Arpana Mahila Okkuta welcomed the gathering. Secretary Veena Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs. Shanti D’Almeida and Mrs. Jacintha D’Silva compered the programme.