Port Blair, Mar. 11: The Directorate of Social Welfare in collaboration with NGO’s will be organizing a series of ambitious events to celebrate International Women's Day across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, under the banner ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.’ Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director (Social Welfare), emphasized on the Directorate's commitment to the advancement and equality of women in society. This year's celebrations are geared towards not only acknowledging the contributions of women but also actively promoting investments in their potential to foster societal progress.

As part of the celebration, a ‘Marathon for Women's Health and Empowerment’ will be organized by Directorate of Social Welfare in collaboration with NGO’s on Mar. 14 at 5 am from Marina Park (opposite Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School) to Science Center (2.5 km). The event is being organized exclusively for Women and registration for the marathon will be from 5 AM at the venue on the same day. Residents and visitors of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been invited to join and take a stand for the empowerment of women in a society that values equality and shared progress.