“Vagyo Re Dhol”-FLO Annual Interstate Meet Ahmedabad

FLO organized its Annual Interstate Meet for 2019-20 under the Presidentship of Jahnabi Phookan at Ahmedabad from February 9 to 11, 2021.

The Interstate Meet is an annual feature and is organized in different Chapters every year. This year the Interstate Meet was hosted by Ahmedabad, led my Taruna Patel, Chairperson Ahmedabad and her team.  It was the first national offline meet for the year 2020-21.

Aptly titles “Vagyo Re Dhol”, the Interstate Meet provided the perfect milieu for exchange of ideas and meeting of the minds, in the back drop of the vibrant, colourful and energetic city of Ahmedabad.

The interstate spread over 3 days include an extraordinary amalgamation of intellectually stimulating discussions, entertainment and networking as also a rare blend of learning sessions, members bonding over lunches and dinners.

This Interstate Meet was also a part of FLO support and participation in the Ministry of Tourism’s initiative, “Dekho Apna Desh” as a conscious effort to help thousands of women who are part of the tourism industry and economically hit during the pandemic times.

The meet was inaugurated by FLO National President Ms Jahnabi Phookan along with an Exhibition titled “FLO FAIR” – an expo, showcasing the local art and culture.

Actress Deepti Bhatnagar, Pooja Batra, District Collector, Anand, Mr. R.G. Gohil were Guests of Honour at the Inauguration Meet.  To have a taste and feel of real Gujarat and bring the members closer to the grandeur of the region’s culture, the members witnessed the rich Gujarat crafts, tourism, dress, cuisine, art, music etc.

The interstate also celebrated the work done by the chapter towards FLO Village Adoption Programme (VAP) that aims at facilitating a model village with equitable access to resources. The objective is to empower women in rural India, thereby eradicating poverty and unemployment and develop it in line with Honourable Prime Minister’s aspirational districts.

The National initiative led by National President, Jahnabi Phookan aims at skill enhancement of women and ending gender discriminations, at the same time protecting and conserving environment & natural resources.

FICCI FLO Ahmedabad Chapter under the leadership of Chairperson, Ms. Taruna Patel adopted 7 villages in Kheda District with an intention to make a difference with a sustainable impact on the whole village-mainly women & children to make it Atmanirbhar Villages.

On 9th February, Rasnol (Gabapura) village was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Ms Jagrutiben Pandya, Chairperson of Gujarat State Commission for Protection of Child Rights & FLO National President, Ms. Jahnabi Phookan. Other distinguished guests who attended were FLO  Past Presidents, Chapter Chairs pan India & NGO Nivedita Foundation Chairperson, Mrs. Nipa Patel.

The highlight of this event was the ‘Gujarat Garvi Awards’, which was awarded to the 12 Women achievers acknowledging their contribution in the field of woman entrepreneurship in various fields which was represented by Bollywood Actor, Ms. Ameesha Patel. The event was also followed with the folk dance and cultural music where Ms Prapti Mehta, Folk Singer of international fame gave an outstanding performance.