Byatikram MASDO successfully organized a full-day event titled “Ensuring Safety of Women: A Call to Action” at NEDFi Hall. The event, dedicated to the late social worker Bandana Baruah, aimed to highlight women’s safety and empowerment. The program began with a tribute to Baruah, followed by a speech from her daughter, Smt. Krishna Baruah, Deputy Commissioner of Baksa, who praised her mother’s dedication to women’s causes. Byatikram MASDO advisor Manisha Hazarika announced that an annual award in Baruah’s name will be instituted for contributions to social welfare.
Special guests included Mumbai-based entrepreneur Dr. Dinesh Sahara, film producer Sam Bhattacharjee, and director Debangkar Borgohain, who launched the “Sikar” t-shirt. The event featured panel discussions and cultural performances by artists such as actress Nishita Goswami and Sattriya dancer Anannya Mahanta.
Byatikram MASDO’s president, Dr. Saumen Bharatiya, emphasized the need for women’s confidence and self-reliance for societal progress. Supported by the Assam State AIDS Control Society and the Dinesh Shahra Foundation, the event created a platform for women to connect and explore ways to ensure their safety.
