Hubballi-Dharwad Mayor Jyoti Patil said that women navigate various professional environments that are often demanding and demanding, yet they serve as anchors of families, society and the nation.
Speaking at the Women’s Day celebration at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, she said that women have a vital responsibility to inculcate character and culture among children. She also emphasized the need for significant participation of women in start-ups and business ventures.
Additional Solicitor General Vidyavathi M. Kotturshettar highlighted the 2026 theme ‘Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls’ and noted that while women have made significant contributions to society, it is time for them to prioritize their own growth. She added that every woman is successful in her own right.
SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dean of Academic Programs Vijaya C. and Principal Ramesh L. Chakrasali spoke.
SDMCET Women’s Forum Chairperson Neetha G. Kulkarni, Megha Hukkeri and Varsha Joshi and faculty members were present.
Published – 10 March 2026 20:40 IST
