**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) organised a specialized health awareness session on March 10, 2026, to celebrate International Women's Day. The event focused on women's health empowerment and mental well-being, featuring expert presentations. The session aimed to reinforce the Ministry's commitment to an inclusive workplace and the holistic health of its workforce.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Purpose:** To celebrate International Women's Day through a specialized awareness session for officials and staff.
* **Event Themes:** Women's health empowerment and mental well-being.
* **Expert Presentations:**
* Dr. Chanchal Goyal (DHR-ICMR Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines) presented on "Women Empowerment, Women in Science, and Women's Health Awareness," emphasizing education, financial independence, and preventive healthcare (HPV vaccination, Pap smears for cervical cancer).
* Dr. Vikas Dhikav (Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines) presented on "Mental Health in Women," discussing unique stressors, the importance of destigmatizing mental health, early intervention, stress management, and support systems.
* **Ministry's Commitment:** The event reflects the Ministry's ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting the holistic health of its workforce.
* **Objective:** To empower women scientists and professionals to contribute effectively to national development.
* **Attendees:** Senior officials including Dr. Kamaljit Ray, Shri Vinod Kumar, Dr. Jagvir Singh, and Dr. Preveen Kumar attended the event.
**Impact Analysis**
**Officials and Staff of the Ministry of Earth Sciences**
* **Impact:** Gained insights into women's health empowerment, preventive healthcare measures, and the importance of mental well-being. Received guidance on destigmatizing mental health, early intervention, and stress management.
* **Action Required:** Integrate the knowledge gained into their personal health practices and contribute to a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.
**Senior Officials of the Ministry of Earth Sciences**
* **Impact:** Witnessed the Ministry's commitment to employee well-being and its focus on empowering women in science. Engaged with expert discussions on critical health topics.
* **Action Required:** Continue to champion initiatives that support the holistic health and professional development of women scientists and professionals within the Ministry.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Earth Sciences: Organizing body of the event and primary subject of the policy.
Department of Health Research (DHR): Provided expert presentations on women's health.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Collaborating ministry that houses the Department of Health Research.
Dr. Kamaljit Ray: Senior official who attended the event.
Dr. Chanchal Goyal: Delivered a presentation on women's health awareness and empowerment.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Ministry of Earth Sciences Organizes Special
Health Awareness Event to Mark International
Women’s Day
Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 6:04PM by PIB Delhi
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) organized a specialized
awareness session today for its officials and staff. The event focused on the dual themes of women’s
health empowerment and mental well-being, featuring expert presentations from the Department of Health
Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Empowerment and Preventive Healthcare
Dr. Chanchal Goyal, Scientist F at the DHR-ICMR Centre for Evidence-Based Guidelines, delivered a
presentation titled "Women Empowerment, Women in Science, and Women’s Health Awareness." She
emphasized that education and financial independence are the foundations of social progress. Dr. Goyal
also highlighted critical preventive health measures, particularly the importance of HPV vaccination and
regular screening (Pap smears) to combat cervical cancer, noting that health awareness is a vital
component of true empowerment.
Prioritizing Mental Well-being
Addressing the often-overlooked aspect of psychological health, Dr. Vikas Dhikav, from the Centre for
Evidence-Based Guidelines (DHR), presented on "Mental Health in Women." His session detailed the
unique biological and social stressors women face across different life stages. Dr. Dhikav urged the staff to
break the stigma surrounding mental health and highlighted the importance of early intervention, stress
management, and maintaining robust support systems to ensure a balanced and productive life.
Institutional Commitment
The event reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting
the holistic health of its workforce. By integrating scientific discourse with health advocacy, the Ministry
of Earth Sciences continues to empower its women scientists and professionals to contribute effectively to
national development.
The event was also attended by a senior officials, including Dr. Kamaljit Ray (Scientist G), Shri Vinod
Kumar (Director), Dr. Jagvir Singh (Scientist G), and Dr. Preveen Kumar (Scientist G).***
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