Press Note

08-03-2018

Kasturba Centre for Women’s’ Studies, GayatriVidyaParishad College

for Degree and PG Courses (A) in association with IWN (International

Women Network) CII has organized a panel discussion on the occasion of

Womens’ Day at its Rushikonda Campus.Secretary and Correspondant of the

college Sri D. Dakshinamurty presided over the session. Speaking on the

occasion, Ms.Shubhra Sharma (Head, HR, HSBC) said creating equal

opportunities for women is very important. The real challenges for today’s

corporate is to ensure higher participation of women in organized labour.

Innovative HR policies are the need of the hour to increase the percentage of

women participation.

Ms. Poonam Shah Shrinath, Regional Chair Young Indians urged the

girl students to believe in themselves and focus on whatever they wish to

achieve, dream big and nurture a passion to one’s dreams is what she

emphasised.

Mr K V T Ramesh encouraged women to take on more leadership roles

befitting more responsibility and utilize the natural qualities of leadership in

them.

The Director of the Kasturba Centre and also the Convenor (Learning &

Development) for IWN-CII, Prof. S Rajani presented the initiatives taken by

the two bodies towards women empowerment during the year. Ms Gayatri

proposed vote of thanks. Students and staff participated in large number in

the various essay writing, poster making and collage competitions held on the

occasion.

Ms Udaya Purnima.V, Ms Saujanya.V and Dr P.V.Mohini

coordinated the program.

1. Poster making theme : Raise your Voice for Equal Opportunity.

2. Essay writing theme: The Empowerment Bridge: Building a life

time of Opportunity for women and girls.

3. Collage Theme : Self awareness for Capacity building.

3. Session on "Unlock your Potential - Communicate with

Confidence"

Indian Women Network ‘WALKING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER’

1500 hrs : 30 June 2017 : Vizag Chamber of Commerce

Agenda

1500– 1505 hrs

Welcome Remarks

Dr. V Nagalakshmi Chairwoman - IWN, Andhra Pradesh

1505 – 1510 hrs

Role of IWN in Emerging Andhra Pradesh

Ms. VanithaDatla Chairwoman, IWN Southern Region

1510 – 1515 hrs

Synergizing Women Power

Ms.RinaVivekanandan Deputy Chairwoman, IWN Southern Region

1520 - 1630 hrs

Walking Shoulder to Shoulder – Welcome to the Higher Ground

Dr.

MeenakshiMurugeshAnantram

Scientist – International Sports Woman – Commentator –Professional Anchor – Event Manager – Social Worker - Author

1630 – 1700 hrs

Interaction with the participants

1700 – 1705 hrs

Concluding Remarks

Ms. Lakshmi Mukkavilli Vice Chairwoman - IWN, Andhra Pradesh