HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, May 16: An anti-dowry sensitisation and awareness programme was conducted on Friday evening in front of Kokrajhar University to create awareness among students and the public about the harmful social practice of dowry and the need to eradicate it from society.
The event was organised by the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Kokrajhar University in collaboration with IQAC, Sankalp: Hub for Women Empowerment, and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).
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The programme was attended by distinguished guests, including Madhab Prasad Upadhyay and Daiji Basumatry. During the event, the guests highlighted the social, legal and psychological consequences of the dowry system and stressed the importance of collective social responsibility in eliminating the social evil.
They also encouraged students and youths to become active agents of social change and spread awareness in society.
A major attraction of the programme was the performance of a powerful Nukkad Natak by NSS volunteers, which effectively portrayed the negative impact of the dowry system on families and women. Through their performance, the volunteers conveyed a strong message against dowry and appealed to society to promote equality, dignity and respect for women.
The street play successfully drew the attention of students, staff members and passers-by, creating awareness and encouraging public discussion on the issue.
The programme was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Academic Registrar, Director of IQAC, Director of the Research and Development Cell, Dean of Students’ Welfare, NSS Programme Coordinator, NSS Programme Officers, faculty members, NSS volunteers and students of the university.
The programme concluded with a collective pledge to work towards building a dowry-free society and promoting gender equality and women empowerment.
The event received a positive response from citizens and attracted a large audience.
