Omani and expatriate women recognised for their achievements

MUSCAT: Omani and expatriate women were recognised for their achievements as part of the International Women’s Day organised by Shri Sanjay Sewa Organisation’s International’s Chapter (SSSOIC) in Oman.

A total of 14 women achievers in various facets of life were awarded the top titles. Six of them got Stree Shakti awards, while eight were awarded the Mahila Ratna awards at a function held at Al Maasa Hall in Ruwi. The award ceremony included enlightening speeches by the chief guest and some of the awardees as well an enlivening cultural programme.

Sthree Shakthi awards were presented to Yuthar Al Rawahi, Jaishree Asher, Dr Amira Raidan, Maryam Al Zedjali, Githaa Ravishankar and Maryam Khalfan.

Mahila Rathna awards were conferred upon Raya Al Riyami, Fathiya Al Hinai, Hiruni Rajapakse, Diji Sudhakar, Prema Nagesh, Kavitha Ramakrishnan, Sunitha Balan and Vijayalakshmi Chandrashekhar for their contribution to the society and being an inspiration for others as well as contributing towards various fields, which included education, training and charity.

Dr J Retnakumar of the SSSOIC, while welcoming the gathering, said women are the pillar of their homes and the pride of every nation since they do the double-act of being the backbones of the family and well-being by constantly involving in service to the nation.

The SSSOIC chairperson Chitra Narayan said that one needs to look inwardly, which will enable them to be aware as well as alert, which will also contribute immensely in their personal as well as community development. The biggest charity a person can do to society is to simply be good, she emphasised.

In his speech, the chief guest, GOSK Armoogam Parsuraman said: “We must vaccinate our children with values at an early age just like we vaccinate them for health.”

He also highlighted the values inculcated in service and the importance of paying back to society at large.

The Sthree Shakthi recipient, Yuthar Al Rawahi said that all noble initiatives are blessed by the Almighty and in giving one receives far more. She also shared her personal experience in fighting cancer and spreading the awareness eventually resulting in the Oman Cancer Association.

Dr Amira Al Raidan spoke about psychiatry and her personal journey. She noted how one feels fulfilled in giving back to society.

Maryam Khalfan spoke about empowering families especially children and shared her experience of being a recent survivor of a fire-related accident and the steps her children took for crisis control, a proof of how our young ones can be vaccinated to be empowered to handle various crises. Dr Rajyashree Narayan Kutty spoke about general health awareness and how and why each member of the family must take care of each other’s health.

Venkatesh L, of the SSSOIC, Oman, delivered the vote of thanks.