Published on December 30, 2013
Chennai: Swami Vivekananda is one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the modern world, a great lover of humanity whose unconditional love extended to all people without any distinctions of caste, class, creed, race, region or religion. As part of Swami Vivekananda’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations, the SV150WI announced the launch of their official Website and Logo of Swami Vivekananda’s 150 Women’s Initiative. The Website & Logo was launched by renowned Danseuse & Scholar Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam in the presence of Mrs. Akhila Srinivasan, Managing Director, Shriram Life Insurance Company Ltd and Mrs. Hema Gopal, Vice-President, Tata Consultancy Services.
Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam in her Special Address as the Organising Chairperson for a women’s convention to be held on January 23, 2014 at Narada Gana Sabha outlined the objectives of SV150WI which includes to create awareness and awaken the spirit of Indian womanhood. She said that “Indian women have the potential to provide solutions to various socio-economic problems confronting the world and the convention titled “Indian Woman as the guide for the World at Crossroads” would see the convergence of over 1000 women participants which include – artistes, doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, corporate executives, businesspersons, housewives, etc. Renowned women achievers will speak on various various dimensions of Indian Womanhood – economic, social, cultural, etc. and stress on the need for an alternate Indian thought driven by Indian Womanhood which has the propensity to address global issues.” With eminent women like Dr. V. Shanta, Dr. Preetha Reddy, Mrs. Vanitha Mohan, Dr. Kamala Selvaraj and others as part of this initiative, Dr. Padma felt that the SV150WI has obtained the much needed momentum and will march forward to achieve its objectives.
Keeping the above in mind, an innovative Website has been launched to educate audience about various initiatives by SV150WI; the microsite also displays thematic meetings, seminars, workshops, conventions and case studies to make the Indian women realise their national and global responsibilities consistent with the rise of India as a global power as many Western Think Tanks have projected. Mrs. Hema Gopal, the Chief Architect of the website provided some insights on the website.
Commenting on the website and logo launch, Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam said, “SV150WI is a fitting tribute to Swami Vivekananda – the original feminist and one of the greatest thinkers of our time and we are delighted to highlight the sensitive issues every women of today would likely face in her time.” Ms. Akhila Srinivasan welcomed the gathering and Mrs. R. Rajalakshmi, Secretary, SV150WI proposed the vote of thanks.