ITV NETWORK CELEBRATES THE SPIRIT OF WOMEN

SHAKTI AWARDS 2022

- TANMAYA DAS

The iTV Network hosted a conclave on "We Women Want: Shakti Awards 2022" at Delhi's Le Meridien Hotel on 24 August, to honour the spirit of women. This event shares the strength and inspiring tales of women who have worked hard and with great determination.

Women from all walks of life, Paralympians, acid attack survivors, IPS, IAS officers, influencers, actors and others participated in the event to discuss their stories of hardships and success. In an opening speech, the chairperson of ITV Foundation, Dr Aishwarya Pandit Sharma said, "We Women Want is a platform for women to have conversations to discuss issues pertaining to their daily lives, no matter how simple it might seem to raise and create a community."

India's First Woman Paralympic Medalist, Dr Deepa Malik, discussed how the concept of discipline, time management, and patriotism shaped her future. She said, "When I got paralysed, I didn't let negative thoughts affect me and used those thoughts to increase my confidence." Her never-give-up attitude has transformed her into a strong woman.

Adding to this Asian Para Games, Para Athlete, Shweta Sharma. shed little light on her personal journey along with her professional success. After getting tagged as a divorcee, unemployed, and paralysed, she focused entirely on positivity.

During the conclave, praising Paralympian medalist Deepa Malik, she said, "Deepa ma'am has been a great encouragement for us. I received a lot of training using YouTube. I believe it is important to avoid negativity and put the entire focus on positive aspects. We all Paralympians encourage one another."