From the archive record
Shamima Firdous, National Congress Party member, addresses the public regarding the condition of women in Kashmir. In her speech, she highlights concerns related to women’s safety, education, healthcare access, employment opportunities, and social empowerment in the region. She emphasizes the importance of inclusive development policies that focus on improving opportunities for women, supporting self-help groups, encouraging entrepreneurship, and strengthening access to welfare schemes. The discussion also reflects broader issues affecting women in both urban and rural areas of Jammu & Kashmir. The gathering provides a platform for dialogue where community members listen and share perspectives on women’s rights and social progress. Her remarks underline the need for collective efforts to e