International Women’s day (IWD) is celebrated every year on March 8th globally. IWD is a mark of respect and appreciation of women all over the world. Sanghamitra, the women welfare association of NIC celebrated this special day at NIC Head Quarters. The programme commenced with a warm welcome to Dr. Neeta Verma, Director General, NIC by/ and presenting her with a succulent plant. The other invited guests at the venue were senior most women officers of the NIC head quarters. During the event, DG also released a video movie teaser prepared by Sanghamitra. Dr. Neeta Verma, in her address emphasised the need for everyone to update themselves with the emerging technologies and master a suitable one. She also mentioned that with hard work women can achieve any big goals in their career. She also appreciated the contributions of NIC women officers despite managing their multiple role. The cultural programme was performed by artists of NIC from different centres of NIC. The distribution of mementos to the performers by Dr.(Ms) Ranjna Nagpal, DDG (Admin). The next office bearers of Sanghamitra were announced during the event. A Talk on “#Choose to Challenge” was also held. The event concluded with the vote of thanks.