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to find where her interest or passion lies and identity, identifying and dealing with
take action with this as a guide. challenges, emotional intelligence for strategic
planning and understanding stakeholder
The Optometry Council of India (OCI) is a management.
self-regulatory body that was established in
September 2012 under the Company Act 25A. Following the virtual sessions, there will
It registers optometrists on a voluntary basis be in-person sessions conducted for the
to maintain quality and provide equitable and participants to interact face-to-face and to
accountable eye care services and education for receive their certificates. The physical session
the optometrists in India. would allow participants to interact with the
speakers and peers, and share their success
In a new and very welcome development, the
OCI aims to help women who wish to acquire stories. By identifying such opportunities for
leadership skills in their field and achieve women and helping to cultivate leadership
their professional goals. To this end, the OCI within themselves, OCI can help these women
all-women’s team, under the leadership of Ms continue to foster growth within the industry
Lakshmi Shinde, CEO of the Council, launched and ultimately for their patients.
a Women Leadership Program on International Diversity in every profession is important
Women’s Day 2024, which is celebrated on 8 because it allows for a wider range of
March each year. This program is supported by perspectives and experiences to be
the Jyoti Care Benevolent Foundation. represented. As women bring their unique
The program consists of nine virtual one-hour insights and expertise to the field of optometry,
sessions, each comprising a 40-minute lecture it can help improve patient care and outcomes.
with 20 minutes of discussion. It will be held As the OCI shares in its statement, the
once in two weeks. Participants will be given council of professionals celebrates the fact
reading material and assignments to submit. that women are a rising force for good in the
The topics include developing leadership optometry profession.
STATEMENT - THE INDIAN OPTICIAN
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3. Printers Name : Harish C. Kumar
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5. Editor's Name Rina Kumar
Nationality & Address : Indian
A-99, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110 024
6. Name and Address of individuals who : The Indian Optician
own the newspaper and partners or : A-99, Defence Colony, New Delhi - 110 024
shareholders, holding more than one
percent of the total capital
I, H.C. Kumar, hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Dated: 20 March, 2024 H.C. Kumar, Publisher
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