Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Seminar by Women Cell

On 6 Oct 2010 a National Seminar was oraginzed by "Women Studies and Development Cell" of our college on "Women Empowerment For Social Change".The Seminar was sponsered by the Higher Education Commissioner , Haryana.About 80 Delegates from different academic institutions of the Country participated in this seminar.
Mrs. Pankaj Mittal,
The Chief Guest on this occasion was Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal , Vice Chancellor, BPS Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan .While addressing the delegates, students and teachers, she emphasized upon the usefulness of such seminars as they generate awareness  among the youth which is the dire need of the hour.She concluded her address by saying a very inspiring couplet  "कुछ लोग थे जो वक़त के ढांचे में ढल गए, कुछ लोग थे जो वक़त के सांचे बदल गए .


Presidential address was delivered by Ms. Sushila Sharma , Chairperson , Women Commission , Haryana.Key note address was delivered by Dr. Girija Sharma , author of many publications and Professor in Department of English , HP University , Summer Hill , Shimla .Dr. Meenu Paul , Professor in Department of law , PU ,Chandigarh delivered a lecture highlighting the urgent need of women to realize their potential.

45 delegates presented paper on various issues regarding Women Empowerment.

No doubt such deliberations go a long way in  sensitizing the youth towards the discriminatory attitudes and practices that are prevalent in our society against women.This seminar, no doubt, has raised very pertinent issues related to the equality and dignity of women. Let us all resolve to work together towards the betterment and upliftment of women.

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