DPS Srinagar felicitates Srishti Bakshi

DPS Srinagar held a special felicitation ceremony for Srishti Bakshi for completing her 3800 km journey towards woman empowerment.

Srishti was felicitated by chief cuest GOC Lt. Gen A.K Bhat who complimented her for her endeavor.  “The event was enlivened by performances of DPS Srinagar students and a troupe of singers from cultural academy who presented two songs highlighting the need for equal treatment to both boys and girls,” the school said in a statement.

In her address to the students, Srishti said she had toiled hard to reach here and shared her experiences of how people on the way supported her in various ways.

The other dignitaries too addressed the audience and complimented the school for lending support to such a timely endeavor. The pro-vice chairman Vijay Dhar congratulated Srishti on her feat, and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the dignitaries and audience for encouraging the school’s effort. He said “the school stands committed to promote values of tolerance, equity and inclusivity. Therefore, the school shall make every effort to support every step taken to promote a society that shuns gender violence.”

The ceremony was attended by various dignitaries including guest of honour Waheed ur Rahman Parra besides G N Itoo, director Education Kashmir, Dr Bedi, secretary National Commission for Women,  Nayeema Mahjoor chairperson Women’s Commission J & K,  Syed Gulzara Masoodi, member Women’s Commission Srinagar, Retd. Justice Jan. Besides these fifteen principals of various schools in the valley, Principal DPS Srinagar Alistiar R A Freese, family members of Srishti Bakshi, and team members of Crossbow Miles were also present.

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