Hyderabad, March 8 : The International Women’s Day-2022 was celebrated on a grand note in Raj Bhavan here on Monday. Telangana Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan has felicitated some women achievers in recognition of their achievements and services to society through their chosen fields on the occasion. In tune with the International Women’s Day-2022 theme “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Future Tomorrow,” cultural programmes were organized in the Main Lawns of the sprawling Raj Bhavan complex. Around 300 women from different walks of life took part in the celebrations and joined the dinner hosted by the Governor on the occasion, a Raj Bhavan comm qué said last night. Dr Padmaja Reddy (Kuchipudi dance exponent and Padma awardee), Dr Nomula Hema Latha (social and medical services), Preeti Reddy (India Runner Up), Sathwika (National level player in Karrasamu-known as Silambamu), Arpina Jaya Lakshmi (young change maker), Nihara Mohan (Cyclist), M Sita Mahalakshmi (Kuchipudi dance exponent), and Mamidi Rachana (the first food delivery girl) were among those who were felicitated by Soundararajan on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor stated that every day must be a Women’s Day to recognize, acknowledge, respect, and celebrate the women and their tremendous contribution and amazing achievements. “Women all over the world are making innumerable sacrifices at home and at societal level to make this world more caring, peaceful, affectionate, and more beautiful and livable,” she said. Soundararajan said “Though we have been demanding equal rights, women in every sphere of life even those in highest offices are also facing bias.” The Governor exhorted the women to take care of their health, enjoy every moment of life, be economically independent, take up challenging works to excel, be a fighter and celebrate the life and womanhood. She said that the International Women’s Day is an occasion to work for the creation of a world that is more gender equal, inclusive, and safer for women. As part of the celebrations, a breathtaking Kuchipudi dance ballet was performed by Prof. Alekhya Punjala and her team, while Ganga Jamuna and team performed an equally exhilarating Mahila Dappu. High Court Judges Justice P Sri Sudha, Dr Justice Radha Rani, and Justice P Madhavi Devi, Hyderabad Mayor G Vijaya Laxmi, Deputy Mayor Sri Latha Reddy, MLA Seetakka, and a host of eminent women joined the Governor in the celebrations. Soundararajan honoured the guests and greeted all the participants on the occasion. Secretary to Governor K. Surendra Mohan and other senior officials were present. VV CS1045