Udhampur, Oct 19: Regional AWWA, Northern Command, hosted ‘Dhruv Tara Asmita 2026’ in Udhampur the other day, under the guidance of Shinei Sharma, regional president AWWA, Northern Command.
“The event brought together Army wives and Veer Naris to share their experiences of overcoming adversity, pursuing their goals and forging their own identities,” said PRO Defence Jammu Lt Col Suneel Bartwal.
“Asmita 2026” featured 7 inspiring speakers who shared their real-life stories of courage, resilience and determination. The speakers included two Veer Naris, one cancer warrior, a mother of a special child and three entrepreneurs. Their experiences highlighted sacrifice, perseverance, overcoming adversity and the power of self-belief.
Dr Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman IPS officer and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Her address encouraged the audience to approach life’s challenges with confidence and conviction.
Shinei Sharma thanked the distinguished guests and commended the speakers for their courage and determination. In her address, she highlighted the importance of platforms such as Asmita in helping women recognise their potential and draw inspiration from one another.
Dr Kiran Bedi and Shinei Sharma felicitated the participants and Veer Naris as a mark of appreciation and respect.
“Asmita 2026 concluded with a message that every woman’s voice deserves to be heard and every aspiration deserves an opportunity to take flight. The event reaffirmed AWWA Northern Command’s commitment to creating opportunities for women to grow, lead and shape their own futures,” said Lt Col Bartwal.
