Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Indore Women’s Day Event Urges Women’s Self-Reliance and Safety
An International Women’s Day programme was held at the Collectorate in Indore.
Dr Sandhya Vyas said women should be strong and able to depend on themselves.
She also said women make society better through empathy and sensitivity.
Police officer Shivam Thakkar talked about staying safe from cybercrime.
He advised people not to share personal information on social media.
Mahendra Pathak explained why child marriage is against the law.
He asked people to work together to stop child marriage.
The event also honoured women social workers and included yoga and martial arts demonstrations.
Dr Sandhya Vyas urged women to become self-reliant and strong in every field.
The International Women’s Day programme was held at the Collectorate in Indore.
Sub-inspector Shivam Thakkar advised people not to share personal information online.
Mahendra Pathak explained provisions of the Child Marriage Prohibition Act and opposed child marriage.
Women social workers were honoured, alongside yoga and judo-karate demonstrations.
- Who
- Dr Sandhya Vyas, government officials, police officer Shivam Thakkar, Mahendra Pathak, and other participants.
- What
- An International Women’s Day programme promoting women’s self-reliance, cybercrime awareness, and opposition to child marriage.
- When
- During an International Women’s Day programme; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Collectorate in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To mark International Women’s Day and raise awareness about women’s empowerment, cybercrime, and child marriage.
- Main speaker
- Dr Sandhya Vyas, joint director of the Women and Child Development Department
- Event
- International Women’s Day programme
- Venue
- Collectorate, Indore
- Cybercrime advice
- Citizens were advised not to share personal information on social media and to report suspicious incidents to the cyber cell.
- Child marriage
- Mahendra Pathak highlighted provisions of the Child Marriage Prohibition Act.
- Honours
- Women social workers were honoured at the programme.
- Demonstrations
- Gunjan Soni presented yoga, while Harshita presented a judo-karate display.