Telugu association holds women's day event in Michigan

HYDERABAD: The Indian diaspora came together to celebrate the International Women's day in Detroit, Michigan in the US. The Detroit chapter of American Telugu Association (ATA) hosted the programme at the Novi Civic Center on March 25.
The programme was organised to encourage the Indian diaspora and especially the women to pass on the Indian culture and traditions to the next generation.More than 200 women participants who have excelled in different fields participated in the programme.
These include Padma Kuppa, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 41st district; Priya Mann, anchor of WDIV-Local 4; Hima Kolanagireddy, Michigan 6th District Republican Committee Chair; Kristina Karamo, Chair of the Michigan Republican Party and Terry Merecki, Wayne County official.
The women were encouraged to become entrepreneurs and also take active part in the political arena.
ATA Detroit regional coordinator Swapna Kalva anchored the programme and prizes were given away to the participants in various activities.TNN