Speaking on the occasion, Manju Bora expressed hope that the magazine will throw light on the various relevant issues of women which would draw the attention of policy makers to bring change for our women folk. However, the award winning film director and also acclaimed author rejected the conventional idea of a woman’s magazine to be confined to some recipes, make – up and fashion tips. She stated that the magazine should enlighten the readers about various fields of activities which will help them get employment. “We have to do more. Women’s issues should be reflected in proper perspective. I hope Woman’s Panorama can bring a real change,” she said.

Addressing the gathering, Harsh Jhunjhunwala, Editor – in – chief of Woman’s Panorama described the initial plan for the magazine and assured the readers a sensitive, balanced and comprehensive product every month.

Woman’s Panorama editor Sonata Dkhar highlighted the focus areas of the magazine and mentioned her pledge to bring various burning issues related to millions of women in the ‘alienated and trouble torn region of the country’.

It may be mentioned that the launch of the publication was rescheduled form the 7th of November 2011 to the 11th of the month due to the passing away of legendary maestro Bhupen Hazarika. As a mark of respect for the ‘Bard of the Brahmaputra’, a minute’s silence was observed at the function.

It may be recalled that Eastern Panorama, a sister concern of Eastern Panorama Group, was launched in April 1992 and was the first full fledged English news magazine of the North East region of India. It is remarkable that this publication has hit the stands without any interruption since then and has been awarded on several occasions. These numerous awards also include a National Award for ‘Fearless and Public Spirited Journalism’.

With the launch of Woman’s Panorama, Eastern Panorama Group has added another feather to its cap with the first woman’s magazine of the North East region of India.