‘National Girl Child Day’ was celebrated at Vivekananda Law College with the Inauguration of Women’s Cell on 24/01/2022.
Dr.Sudha Rao, Director of Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Puttur, inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. In her inaugural address Dr Sudha Rao said that Implementation of women’s cell in every college is a must step to be taken. It is also a sign of progression and open thinking. She said one must be proud and happy for being a woman. Speaking on the need to educate, empower and devise preventive measures for the prevention of gender bias and sexual harassment, she said that it is sad to see that we still have to celebrate National Girl Child Day in order to ensure the safety of women that is an indication that we are still not awakened society.
She told the students ‘You cannot change world overnight you have to strive for it’. She proceeded to say that there shouldn’t be any gender bias and boys should also be educated about it. She also suggested the women cell to install easy sanitary mechanism and sanitary access for the students to ensure safe health. She ended the inaugural speech by saying that “A girl child must be allowed to blossom on her own.”
Smt.Akshatha A.P. principal of Vivekananda Law College who presided over the programme quoting the shloka “Yatra naryastupujyanteramantetatra devata” said that women should be respected and reverenced. She ensured that the women’s Cell is approachable to all students and staff and they would do their best in making everyone comfortable and safe.
Smt. Subhashini.J Coordinator of Women’s Cell introduced the dignitaries of the programme. In her introductory speech she said that Women’s Cell is constituted to help and maintain a harmonious atmosphere at the Institute. It is also a symbol of safety hub.
Sheethal T.C Co-coordinator of Women’s Cell was present in the programme.
Kum.Savinaya of V B.A., LL.B welcomed the gathering. Akshatha, a student of V B.A.LL.B proposed the vote of thanks.