As part of their 30th anniversary, Abha Surgy Centre, one of Eastern India’s top IVF and gynaecology centres, presented the inaugural Anyatama-Anya Naarir Golpo award to recognise the remarkable accomplishments of four remarkable women in a variety of fields. One of the winners received the award from the Chief Guest, Ms. Chandrima Bhattacharya, the Hon’ble Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Land & Land Reforms, Refugee & Rehabilitation, Government of West Bengal.

Four remarkable women were honoured for their pioneering contributions in their fields in a historic celebration of bravery and a spirit of adventure. The esteemed winners of the inaugural edition of Abha Surgy Centre Presents Anyatama – Anya Naarir Golpo award were Ms Pratima Poddar, Ms Tumpa Das, Ms Taniya Sanyal & Ms Debjani Mookherjee. Each of the winners was handed over a trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.

The awards were presented by legendary singer Padma Bhushan Ms Usha Uthup, acclaimed filmmaker, Ms Nandita Roy, renowned Manipuri Dancer, Ms Priti Patel, Ms Manabi Bandopadhyay, India’s first transgender Principal of a college, Dr. Sister A Nirmala, Teacher-in-Charge, Loreto College and Ms Apala Dutta, Principal, Birla Bharati School.

Following the award ceremony, Ms. Usha Uthup gave a live performance as a fitting homage to these female achievers. Renowned actress Ms. Gargee Roy Chowdhury, who also serves as the face of Abha Surgy Centre in their most recent ad campaign, which was unveiled this evening with great fanfare, hosted the entire event.

Priyanka Dutta