Report on
Celebration of
‘International Women’s Day 2024’
by
EIACP PC-RP on Biodiversity (Flora)
Botanical Survey of India
International Women’s Day is to remember and extend our wishes to all the women who inspire us with their indomitable determination and unwavering commitment towards excellence as well as reaffirm our allegiance to gender equality and women empowerment. EIACP PC-RP on Biodiversity (Flora), Botanical Survey of India in association with Central National Herbarium, BSI celebrated ‘International Women’s Day 2024’ on 8th March, 2024, to acknowledge the achievements, strength and resilience of woman in this institution. Dr. Pratibha Gupta, Scientist ‘F’, Central Botanical Laboratory, BSI inaugurated the programme with his speech on how woman has come forward in each and every sphere of life, starting from home to the recent Chandrayan Mission women have pushed their limits to reach new heights. Eminent conservationist Ms. Ajanta Dey, Joint secretary and Programme Director, Nature Environment and Wildlife Society, Kolkata presented a talk on Gender equality, especially in remote areas of Sundarban, South 24-Parganas, West Bengal, where they are exposed to harsh environments that affects their health and also commented on discrimination in pay. Rightfully enough, India can grow even better when women, not only in cities but also in remote areas of our country are treated with equal respect and dignity. Dr. Paramita Dasgupta, Assistant Professor, Law & Technology, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, has put forward her thoughts on Global equality and Bio piracy, which is a burning issue at this hour. Priya Singh Kushwaha, Junior Research Fellow, Central National Herbarium, shared a paragraph on her views about woman in the field of Taxonomy. The programme ended with a warm vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Debasmita Dutta Pramanik, Scientist ‘D’, Industrial Section, Indian Museum, BSI, Kolkata. The programme ended with the note that, God resides in a place where there is respect for woman, all actions, no matter how noble remain unfruitful if we fail to recognize value our women. Ms. Dey also visited BSI EIACP PC-RP Centre. Publications of BSI EIACP have been gifted along with Mission LiFE Jute Bag.