BORIVLI, MARCH 16, 2010: Bosco Boys Home celebrated International Women’s day with a programme for all slum women from Borivli and Dahisar areas. It was a magnificent gathering of the more than 600 women from the slums to celebrate their unity on March 13, 2010.
The programme began with welcoming the guests by way of Aarti and garlands. Mrs. Nanda Kambli along with Mrs. Dolcy D’Souza introduced the chief guest and other honorable guests. This was followed by lighting the lamp by Fr. Anaclete D’mello, Fr. Anthony Santarita, Mr. Prasad Mokashi, Assistant Editor of Loksatta, Mr. Vijay Kadam, Mrs. Kunda Nilkhanth, Mr. Suresh Mangoakar, Director of Jan Shikshan Sanstha and Mr. B Bhalerao, Aparna Kulkarni from the BMC office were also present for this occasion.
Mr. Melvin Pangya gave the introductory speech and Mrs. Kunda Nilkhanth spoke about how the reservation bill will help in empowering women. Mr. V. N. Kulkarni, Retired Deputy General Manager of Bank of India spoke about the new programmes that banks in Mumbai have launched. Fr. Anaclete stressed that women have a lot of power and courage to prove. The women should not limit themselves with only savings but also involve themselves in other activities to support their families. The organization is ready to expand its support not only to women but also wants to reach out to youth and children of the area. He also mentioned the various courses that are conducted in the premises for poor and drop out youths.
Mr. Prasad Mokashi, threw light on the importance of women’s unity. He emphasized that women have a lot of potential and should look beyond the Papad and Pickle business.
Mr. Dayanand Patil and Br. Maurice took eager interest in making this programme a success by mobilizing the local Mandals and people. A big thank you to Bank of India and Genesis Academy of Banking and Finance Trust who were the main sponsors for the programme.