NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Consulate General of India and the FIA organized International Women’s Day on March 8 at the Indian Consulate. On the occasion, six eminent women were honored. They included Ms Sejal Lakhani Bhatt, Hon Deepti Vaid Dedhia, JMC, Ms Seema Kumar, Ms Chaya Pamula, Ms Allison Hauser, and Ms. Priyanka Brahmbhatt.

Consul General of India in his remarks spoke about the progress India has been making in various areas. He said the gender equality was an issue which the government of India considered very important. He congratulated the FIA ladies for organizing the event.

Others who addressed the gathering included Dr. Abha Jaiswal, FIA officials and the honorees.

Deputy Consul General Dr. Varun Jeph congratulated the honorees and thanked the organizers and the guests.

Earlier, Consul for Culture Mr. Vipul Dev welcomed the gathering.