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Don Bosco College Golaghat Celebrates International Women's Day

12 March 2026

News reported by: Fr. Santosh Mundu, sdb, IND

Don Bosco College Golaghat (DBCG) marked International Women's Day at the DBCG Assembly Hall with the theme "Give to Gain." Organised by the Research Cell, in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, the NSS Unit, and the Women's Cell, the event brought together approximately 300 students and staff members, as well as 100 women and girls from the wider community. Through speeches, seminars, cultural performances, and hands-on outreach, the day championed gender equality, women's empowerment, and health awareness.

The programme was hosted by Lily Teresa Jojo and opened with a welcome address by Tingdan Wangsu. Principal Dr Fr. A. Amaladoss urged the audience to uphold gender equality in every sphere of life. He traced the historical significance of International Women's Day and drew on the stories of trailblazing women — Mother Teresa, Mary Kom, and Sania Mirza — to motivate staff and students alike.

The chief guest, Angkita Borportara Gohain, Assistant Professor of Commerce at Golaghat Commerce College, delivered an address on the contemporary challenges facing women. Emphasising the importance of education, awareness, and equal opportunity, she encouraged young women to set ambitious goals and pursue them through dedication and discipline.

The Research Cell hosted an interdepartmental seminar featuring student poster presentations that examined a range of pressing societal issues, including Women in Literature, Women's Representation in the Politics of Assam, and the Reproductive Health Status of Women in India. The displays reflected students' analytical depth and social awareness.

A Rangoli-making competition added a creative dimension to the celebrations, with participants using colour symbolically to represent women's values and aspirations: pink for purity and the spirit of Mother India; yellow for joy; red for power and confidence; green for growth; orange for vitality; and purple for happiness. The Rangolis depicted the life cycle of women, their role in sustaining family and nation, and the enduring bond between mother and child. Cultural performances complemented the event — students from the B.A. 4th and 2nd Semesters performed a song, while 6th Semester students performed a dance. Reflective speeches by faculty member Gaurav Dey and student Krishna Urang underscored the day's significance.

Extending the celebrations beyond the campus, the NSS Unit, led by Assistant Professor of Sociology Merina Lakra, organised a community outreach session for women and adolescent girls of Golaghat. NSS volunteer Limka led an interactive demonstration on menstrual hygiene, covering proper sanitary pad use, hygienic practices, and safe disposal methods to protect both personal health and the environment. The session fostered open dialogue in a stigma-free setting and concluded with the distribution of sanitary pads to support access to menstrual health resources.

Dr Piyali Dutta delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the resource persons, organisers, participants, and audience for making the day a resounding success. Across its many activities, the programme fostered unity, challenged menstrual taboos, and empowered the community, embodying the NSS's enduring spirit of service.

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