Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) organised a cultural program, in collaboration with Al Ateeq Welfare Society, at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothibagh here today.
The function was presided over by noted humorist and poet, Zareef A Zareef and cultural officer Srinagar, Reyaz Fazili was Guest of Honour on the occasion.
Zareef threw light on role of women in the society. He said women are important component of society who deserves respect, honour, dignity, love and affection at all levels.
Earlier, GM Mir, former officer of DIPR and a social activist highlighted steps needed to be taken for ensuring secure future of daughter and providing academic, religious, political and socio-economic education to girls.
Syed Shakeel Shan, assistant exhibition cum cultural officer who anchored the proceedings of the program also laid stress on efficient upbringing of daughters and also care and security for their well-being.
Presenting poetry on the subject, Shan bagged applause from the audience. He urged for giving equal care to boys and girls during their childhood so that grooming will have healthy impact on both the genders.
Well known musician and singer, Mir Munir Ahmad, Prof Muzaffar and Balbir Singh Sodhi also participated in the function.