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Konkan Railway Celebrates International Women’s Day

10-March-2020

Globally, International Women’s day is celebrated on the 8th of March to honor the achievements of women in various fields. To highlight the same, Konkan Railway conducted a ten day long campaign from 01st March to 10th March, 2020. The theme of International Women’s day Campaign was #EachforEqual signifying that collectively each one of us can help to create a Gender Equal world. As a step towards highlighting the progress, achievements and inspiring contribution of Women in India, Hon’ble Prime Minister initiated the #SheInspiresUs campaign.

As part of International Women’s Day Celebration various programs were organized over Konkan Railway. A training workshop on "Gender sensitization at workplace" was held at the Corporate Office Belapur for all its male Executives through an NGO member. The aim of the workshop was to generate a dialogue on the subject and bring about a conscious realization of communicating and dealing with women employees in a more responsible and sensitive manner. Prabhat Pheri was held on 8th March 2020 at Madgaon Railway Station. Roses were gifted to lady passengers and Passenger Engagement activities like Shayari's, singing on theme ‘#EachForEqual’ was held at Madgaon Railway station. Nukkad Nataks were held at various stations of Konkan Railway. Various utility items were donated to Government Ladies Ashram by Women Employees of Ratnagiri region. Posters of various facilities provided by Railways for Women passengers were displayed at various stations along Konkan Railway route. 

Contribution of Women Employees across all fields in Konkan Railway were highlighted on various Social Media Platforms under the #SheInspiresUs campaign to focus, portray the progress and achievements of Women in Konkan Railway.

Konkan Railway has taken substantial measures to empower women in their journey to create a gender-equal society. 

Globally, International Women’s day is celebrated on the 8th of March to honor the achievements of women in various fields. To highlight the same, Konkan Railway conducted a ten day long campaign from 01st March to 10th March, 2020. The theme of International Women’s day Campaign was #EachforEqual signifying that collectively each one of us can help to create a Gender Equal world. As a step towards highlighting the progress, achievements and inspiring contribution of Women in India, Hon’ble Prime Minister initiated the #SheInspiresUs campaign.

As part of International Women’s Day Celebration various programs were organized over Konkan Railway. A training workshop on "Gender sensitization at workplace" was held at the Corporate Office Belapur for all its male Executives through an NGO member. The aim of the workshop was to generate a dialogue on the subject and bring about a conscious realization of communicating and dealing with women employees in a more responsible and sensitive manner. Prabhat Pheri was held on 8th March 2020 at Madgaon Railway Station. Roses were gifted to lady passengers and Passenger Engagement activities like Shayari's, singing on theme ‘#EachForEqual’ was held at Madgaon Railway station. Nukkad Nataks were held at various stations of Konkan Railway. Various utility items were donated to Government Ladies Ashram by Women Employees of Ratnagiri region. Posters of various facilities provided by Railways for Women passengers were displayed at various stations along Konkan Railway route. 

Contribution of Women Employees across all fields in Konkan Railway were highlighted on various Social Media Platforms under the #SheInspiresUs campaign to focus, portray the progress and achievements of Women in Konkan Railway.

Konkan Railway has taken substantial measures to empower women in their journey to create a gender-equal society. 


L K Verma
Chief Public Relations Officer

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