Madam Motivation
A heroic welcome was given to Lt Cdr (Surgeon) Wahida Prizm by Romeo Force on her maiden visit to Darhal, amidst an august gathering of prominent citizens, teachers and students at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Darhal. Introducing the 'Daughter of the Soil', the Commanding Officer of 48 Rashtriya Rifles highlighted the sacrifice, hardwork and determination of the lady, which brought her to eminence. The journey of this proud officer of the Navy, after her father's tragic killing in 1991 by terrorists, has been full of challenges and hurdles which she gallantly overcame and became a doctor to join the Indian Navy.
On the occasion, a Women's Table Tennis Hall was also inaugurated at Government Girls Higher Secondary School by Lt Cdr (surgeon) Wahida Prizm. A formal foundation of the Women's Table Tennis Association of Darhal was also announced during the function. A cultural programme was organised in honour of the guests by girl students.
Speaking on the occasion, Lt Cdr (surgeon) Wahida Prizm highlighted the importance of hard work in life. She said: "Each person on this earth is born with the qualities of hard work, determination and competence but it is only a few of us who pursue these qualities. Braving all odds, few of us succeed whereas a majority resigns to fate without putting due efforts to achieve the goal. So, we must set our goal and do our utmost to achieve it without giving due consideration to social and environmental hurdles." An interactive session was also organised for the young girls to interact with Lt Cdr Prizm.
Ms Mohmed Shafir, a senior lecturer at the school, thanked Romeo Force for presenting this opportunity to the people and hoped that this would motivate many girls to emulate Wahida's example. She also thanked the Romeo Force for organising the Inter-School Param Vir Chakra Quiz Competition at the school.
The function culminated with Lt Cdr (surgeon) Wahida Prizm distributing prizes to the children who excelled in academics and to the participants of the cultural programme.