The event celebrating International Women’s Day at our college was a resounding success, marked by an engaging and inspiring series of activities aimed at highlighting and honoring the achievements of women across various fields. Held on 9th March 2024 under the theme “Inspire Inclusion”, the celebration included keynote speeches from distinguished female leaders on women’s rights and empowerment and cultural performances that showcased the diversity and strength of women’s contributions to society.
The day was marked by a series of activities and sessions designed to empower, educate, and inspire our students and faculty, the event commenced with the speech of the Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Purvi Pokhariyal, Campus Director of NFSU-National Forensics Sciences University Delhi immensely enriched our event.
Highlights of the event included Guest speakers who shared their experiences and challenges in breaking gender barriers in their respective industries. The event also served as a platform for raising awareness about ongoing challenges facing women including gender inequality and violence.
The Guests of the event lent voice and vision to our cause Dr. Divya Raviya Jadeja ACP, Assistant Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Gujarat State; Dr. Astha Pandey the Associate Professor at the School of Forensic Science, NFSU; Nalini Nageswaran retired Deputy General Manager of SBI; Dr. Kruti Patel the Founder and Director of “She & WE Women Entrepreneurship Foundation”; and Suman Burana the Senior Correspondent for Doordarshan News, highlighted the significance of International Women’s Day and the college’s dedication to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
We are also honored to have a distinguished guests Dr. Pratiksha Chavda the CEO of Rudrakaha Multi Speciality Hospital, Bareja, Charumati B. Bhagat the Retired Joint Secretary, Home Department of Gujarat State Police, Nilam Baghal a creative YouTuber and runs Bhakti Amrut youtube channel, Avina Bhatt a Police Sub- Inspector, Bhavanaben Dave a Senior Primary School Teacher, Bhaviben Patel a Social Worker, Manisha Mulani the CEO and MD of Terra Reditus and Winex International Private Limited, Dakshaben Makwana a dedicated Sweeper of NSIT, appreciated to contribute a hygienic and clean environment by not taking a single day off during her service of 25 years, their presence shared insights and contribute to the discourse on women’s empowerment.
The event showcased the talent through the Cultural Performances of our students exhibiting supreme Goddesses’ dance, inspirational songs and music, and drama on the 1st female teacher Savitribai Phule, paying homage to influential women throughout history.
The celebration concluded with a pledge by students and faculty to work towards gender equality, demonstrating the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
Overall, the event not only honored the spirit of International Women’s Day but also sparked renewed enthusiasm among the college community to advocate for gender equality and women’s rights.
