{"id":110385,"date":"2026-03-09T17:31:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=110385"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:33:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:03:54","slug":"udant-celebrates-its-13th-international-womens-day-with-a-felicitation-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=110385","title":{"rendered":"Udant celebrates its 13th international women\u2019s day with a felicitation ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"

Goa Khabar : Udant celebrated its 13th International Women\u2019s Day in 2026 by hosting a felicitation ceremony centered on the global theme \u201cGive to Gain.\u201d The campaign advocates a mindset of generosity and collaboration to foster gender equality. The event brought together community leaders, artists, and changemakers to honour the \u201cintentional multiplication\u201d that occurs when women are supported and empowered.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The event was graced by Chief Guest Ma\u2019am Tejashri Pai, Guest of Honour Shraddha Patil Mulgaonkar, and Special Guest, internationally acclaimed singer\u00a0 Hema Sardesai.<\/p>\n

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of mementos to eight extraordinary women who have defied norms and excelled in their respective fields:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Prachi Shirodkar \u2013 An architect, filmmaker, and actress recognised for her creative brilliance and for representing the strength of modern Goan womanhood through her work in cinema.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Shilpa Vantekar \u2013 A trailblazer on three wheels, honoured for her fearless spirit as a driver in a male-dominated profession and her commitment to economic independence.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dr. Sandhya Kini Mayenkar \u2013 An entrepreneur and mentor celebrated for empowering thousands of women through skill development and visionary leadership.<\/p>\n

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Chief Guest Tejashri Pai, Guest of Honour Shraddha Patil Mulgaonkar, and Special Guest, Internationally Acclaimed Singer Hema Sardesai, Felicitate Women Achievers.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u2022 Angela Doroteia DeSouza \u2013 An accomplished athlete whose triumph at the Singapore Masters proves that passion for sports knows no age limit.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Natasha Oreste Carvalho \u2013 A National Awardee and vocational instructor recognised for shaping Goa\u2019s future through skill-based education.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sonali Rajaram Parwar \u2013 A master artisan in bamboo craft, honoured for preserving Goan heritage and sustainability through traditional art.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Geetanjali R. Nagvekar \u2013 A champion athlete recognised for her unstoppable spirit and dedication to breaking barriers in sports, winning gold medals for India in Berlin.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Anarita Fernandes \u2013 A student of Udant who exemplifies how academic dedication can translate into real-world ambition. Through perseverance and excellence in her studies, she has emerged as a confident and capable young woman.<\/p>\n

The programme commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by a captivating storytelling session by\u00a0 Richa Sinha, founder of The StoryMunch, who drew from her 15 years of experience to connect with the audience through the power of narrative.<\/p>\n

The event also featured spot prizes, entertainment segments, and interactive Bollywood games that added energy and encouraged community participation.<\/p>\n

During the welcome address, the organisers emphasised the spirit of the theme, noting, \u201cWhen we give, we gain. Whether through knowledge, resources, or advocacy, contributing to women\u2019s advancement helps build a more interconnected world. When women thrive, we all rise.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks, reaffirming Udant\u2019s commitment to empowering women and strengthening communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Goa Khabar : Udant celebrated its 13th International Women\u2019s Day in 2026 by hosting a felicitation ceremony centered on the global theme \u201cGive to Gain.\u201d The campaign advocates a mindset of generosity and collaboration to foster gender equality. The event brought together community leaders, artists, and changemakers to honour the \u201cintentional multiplication\u201d that occurs when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25169,"featured_media":110386,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,155],"tags":[3794],"class_list":["post-110385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-6","category-155","tag-featured"],"read":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/25169"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=110385"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110385\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110390,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110385\/revisions\/110390"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/110386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=110385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=110385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=110385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}