Doordarshan Kendra, Ahmedabad celebrated “International Women’s Day” in a very special way. Special audience based Folk Music programme “UMANG NO UTSAV- MAHILA DIN” was organized on 8th March, 2016 at “Tagore Hall” from 7.20 PM onwards.
Melodious song played by the Girls Band of “Shri NandKuverba Khashtriya Kanya Vidyalaya, Bhavnagar” welcomed the invitees. First Woman Chief Minister of Gujarat Smt. Anandiben Patel was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri Gautam Shah, Mayor, Ahmedabad also attended the programme. Well-known women dignitaries Dy. Mayor Smt. Pramodaben Sutariya, Smt. Bhavnaben Dave, Smt. Maliniben Atit (Both Ex Mayor), Smt. Vasuben Bhatt (Ex. Director AIR Ahmedabad) and women’s from local women organizations attended the programme.
Shri A K Gupta, DY Director (E) & HOO, Dr. Rupa Mehta, ADP & HOP & Shri Dharmendra Tiwari, Jt. Director (News) welcomed the Hon’ble Chief Minister. In her speech Hon’ble Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of Doordarshan, Ahmedabad and conveyed that Women can play a vital role in the development of society.Well known female Gujarati Folk singers Ms. Damyanti Bardi, Ms. Vastala PAtil, Ms. Farida Mir, Ms. Sangita Lambadiya, Ms. Darshna Gandhi Thakkar & Ms. Gargi Vora performed during the event. Well known Film & Drama artist Shri Nisarg Trivedi anchored the programme.
Display Cum Sale counter for sale of Archive DVDs & VCDs was also set up at the Venue for wide publicity. OB Van with 5 camera including Jimmy camera and DSNG was deployed for the LIVE coverage of the programme. Programme was telecast LIVE on “DD GIRNAR” from 7.20 PM to 10.15 PM. Programme will be re telecast on 12th March,2016 from 4.05 PM onwards on DD GIRNAR.