State Taxes Department organises workshop
on safety of women at Workplace
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY
21: State Taxes Department on Friday organised a workshop on Empowering Women
and Ensuring Safety at workplaces.
The programme was
held under the guidance of Commissioner State Taxes, PK Bhat.
Besides Tabasum
Kamili, Deputy Commissioner Appeals who presided over the programme, the event
was attended by Additional Commissioner
State Taxes Kashmir Parveez Ahmad Raina,
and various other officers.
Speaking at the
event, Deputy Commissioner Appeals, emphasized the importance of collective efforts
in combating harassment, ensuring strict enforcement of laws, and fostering a
culture of respect and safety for women.
Guest speaker Dr.
Aneeda, Assistant Professor at Kashmir University said that
women harassment is not just an act but
a deep-rooted mindset that must be
challenged.
"Empowerment
begins with awareness, but true change comes with action. It is our collective
duty to educate, report, and stand up against all forms of harassment.",
she said.
A society that
protects its women, protects its future, She said and emphasized the need for stronger legal
enforcement, community vigilance, and early education to dismantle the culture
of harassment.
The workshop
witnessed thought-provoking discussions led by esteemed Inspector Qaisar Qureshi & Inspector
Monisa, along with the dedicated efforts of organizing fellow Parveiz Kawoosa.
Their insights
emphasized the need for strict legal enforcement, community awareness, and a
proactive approach to tackling harassment in all spheres of life.
The session also
featured poetic renditions by Nasir Ahmad, whose verses beautifully captured
the struggles and resilience of women, leaving a lasting impact on the
audience.
In his address,
Additional Commissioner State Taxes Kashmir emphasized that women harassment is
not just an individual struggle but a societal failure which demands urgent
action from all corners. He highlighted that true empowerment begins when every
woman feels safe, heard, and respected, not just in laws and policies but in
everyday reality.
His words served as
a clarion call for accountability, urging law enforcement, institutions, and
communities to take collective responsibility in eradicating harassment.
The session
concluded with a vote of thanks by Shahnawaz Shah Deputy Commissioner
Enforcement Central Kashmir acknowledging the contributions of all participants
and reaffirming the commitment to a safer society.