Rajouri, Mar 9: The Army’s Ace of Spades Division of celebrated the International Women’s Day 2026 in Rajouri through a series of empowerment-driven events conducted at Nowshera, Rajouri, Mendhar, and Poonch districts from March 5 to 8.
The celebrations witnessed exhilarating participation of approximately 700 women from south of Pir Panjal region as a testimony of the Indian Army’s resolve for women empowerment and nation building. The series of events commenced with ‘Rajouri’s Got Talent’ on March 5 which provided a vibrant and dignified platform for local women to showcase their artistic abilities and stage presence including singing, dance, creative expression, and art and craft.
On March 6, a social outreach initiative was undertaken with a visit to the girl’s orphanage at Rajouri, where essential assistance was extended to all girls. A motivational lecture on ‘women in armed forces’ was delivered by women officers, inspiring young girls to explore leadership opportunities and contribute meaningfully to nation building while a light snd sound show was also organised at Dhanidhar Fort, which paid a tribute to the saga, courage, and resilience of women in safeguarding national security. Through powerful narration, immersive visuals and evocative music, the show portrayed the evolving role of women in strengthening the nation.
The celebrations culminated on March 8 at Raina Auditorium with an interactive session featuring distinguished women achievers.
The concluding event witnessed podcasts of renowned women personalities by radio jockey of Sada-E-Pir Panjal Radio Station, Rajouri, which highlighted their success stories and journey filled with resilience. A Nukkad Natak on ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao,’ was organised by ‘Rangmanch’ theatre group of Rajouri. Top three performance of ‘Rajouri’s Got Talent’ displayed their skills in front of mesmerising audience of Raina Auditorium. All the participants were felicitated with prizes and souvenirs for their active contributions in the event.
Twenty sewing machines were also distributed to marginalised women to promote sustainable livelihoods and financial independence. The initiative reaffirmed the Army’s steadfast commitment to women’s empowerment and community engagement.
