International Women's Day was celebrated at ICAR-NIASM, Baramati on 8^th March 2019 on the theme "Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change". All the staff members including contractual staff of office and field, YPs, RA’s, SRF’s and JRF’s participated in the function. The function was chaired by Director, ICAR-NIASM and Dr. A.N. Rai, Ex. Vice Chancellor, NEHU, Shillong also graced the function. The programme started at 09.30 AM with the lamp lighting ceremony followed by Directors address. The address of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modiji’s to nation from National Women Livelihood Meet, Varanasi was live telecasted. Mrs. Priya George, Senior Technical Assistant, conducted the programme in which 150 participants including 90 women working in various capacities participated in the celebration. Mrs. Noshin Sheikh, Senior Technical Assistant, presented the vote of thanks. The function was concluded with national anthem.