Mumbai : Continuing the celebration of Women’s Week, the much-anticipated and hugely-successful “JK Tyre WIAA Women’s Rally to the Valley” is back. This year’s edition will be held on Saturday, 12th March, 2022. The main purpose of the rally is to spread the message of women empowerment and women’s safety in continuation of the International Women’s Day. The immensely popular annual event organized by the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA), presented by JK Tyre, co-partnered by Bharat petroleum corporation Ltd “UFILL”, and powered by “Westside” had witnessed participation in large numbers by women from different walks of life across the city in its previous editions.

The all-women car rally is scheduled to commence from JIO World Drive BKC, Mumbai at 08:00 am and proceed through the city’s major Mumbai landmarks before concluding at Taj – The Gateway Ambad Nashik. The drivers will be ensured a smooth drive with safety volunteers to be stationed throughout the route.

Explaining the rationale behind the rally, Mr. Nitin Dossa, Executive Chairman, Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) said, “WIAA’s prime focus is creating awareness in society about Women Empowerment and road safety. With this rally, we have taken the initiative to create awareness about women’s safety on roads, in public transport and in public places. Women are capable of acing any role and this rally is organized to give them a platform to celebrate Women’s Week.”

Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Head-Motorsport, JK Tyre, said “As a major stakeholder of motorsports in the country, we are really proud of being part of this event. Women are capable of doing anything and they have the right to choose what fits their aspirations. They are breaking barriers every day and this rally is one of the many initiatives we undertake to voice for them as well as to attract more and more women to take up to the sport.”

The WIAA car rally is held annually to support the cause of women’s safety since this is a recurring issue day after day. The rally aims to draw attention to the growing number of attacks on women in recent times. The aim is to help women voice for their safety and demand a safe city where they are treated equally and with dignity. At a time when women are seen breaking stereotypes and setting benchmarks in each and every field, this rally is an attempt to bring them together to celebrate their strength and glory in continuation of the International Women’s Day.

Participants from Indian Navy, Army, Airforce, Highway Traffic Police Maharashtra, Regional Transport Department and other local participants from Mumbai are eligible to take part in the rally. The winners from the 2020 edition of the rally will also be awarded in this year’s award ceremony, as it could not be held earlier.

WIAA	Organised By
J K TYRE	PRESENTING PARTNER
BPCL	CO-PARTNER
Westside	Powered Partner
GO DIGIT	INSURANCE PARTNER
ONGC	ASSOCIATE PARTNER
TAJ /IHCL	HOSPITALITY PARTNER
Bright Outdoor	Media Partner
JIO	VENUE PARTNER
EXPRESS DRIVE	DIGITAL MEDIA PARTNER
JCB	SALON PARTNER
INDIA TOURISM	TOURISM PARTNER
MTDC	TOURISM PARTNER
FMSCI	Licence Partner
Anchor	Digital Media Partner