With a pledge to stand by the wonder-women for as long as they continue their higher studies, Sister Nivedita University in association with Techno International New Town conducted ‘Women of Worth Conclave’ to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019. Patricia L. Hoffman, Hon’ble Consul General of the United States of America for Kolkata Consular District was the Chief Guest of the event. Chancellor Satyam Roychowdhury awarded the outstanding women achievers. Acid attack survivor Paramita Bera, HIV positive Puja Das pursuing higher studies, Madhyamik examinee Juhi Panja who writes with her toes, visually impaired Chess Champion Megha Chakraborty and Lilufa Khatun and Lilufa Bibi who have been rescued from human traffickers and are now peer leaders were felicitated in a colourful ceremony. Singer Iman Chakraborty, actor Indrani Halder, danseuse Alakananda Roy and author Sayantani Putatunda graced the occasion as distinguished guests. Prof. Malabika Sarkar, Principal Advisor – Academic Dean of Faculty & Research, Ashoka University was the Keynote speaker. The event was graced by Jay Treloar, Deputy Director- American Centre, Manami Kato-Vice Consul, Japanese Consulate. The felicitation was followed by a panel discussion moderated by the award winning journalist Neha Dixit. Eminent personalities such as Dr. Sucheta Tripathy, Prof. Krishna Roy, Indrani Chatterjee and Sujata Sen were part of the panel discussion ‘When Women Lead: Insights and Experience from Women in Power’. Students of the university performed in a vibrant cultural programme.