Report on Women's Day Celebration

International Women’s Day Report

Dr. Neha Sharma

Articles By -

Prof. Mrs. Rucha A Deshpande

Event Organized By -

Prof. Jayesh Katkar - Executive Director

Dr. Arun N Gaikwad - Principal ZCOER

Dr. Neha Sharma - Director ZIBACAR

Prof. C N Kulkarni - Principal Zeal Polytechnic

Designed By -

Prof. Mrs. Rucha A Deshpande

Report Concept By -

Contents

Sr. No. Topics Page No.

1 Event Details Page 1

2 Preparation of the Event Page 2

3 International Women’s Day @ ZEAL Institute Page 3

4 Details of the Program Page 4

5 Profiles of Guest of Honor Page 5

6 New Initiatives at Zeal Campus on Women’s Day Page 6

7 Event Snapshots Page 8

Event Details

Page 1

Event Title International Women’s Day

Celebration

Description Event Celebration

Guest of Honor Dr. Neela Rajhans

- (Prof. @ COEP)

Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna

- (Dir. @ D Y Patil)

Prof. Anuradha Yadav

- (Prof. @ D Y Patil)

Shri. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Auditorium

Zeal Education Society

Narhe, Pune-41

Venue

Date & Time 8th March, 2016

From 11.00 am to 2.00 pm

Reference Dr. Arun N Gaikwad

Dr. Neha Sharma

No. of

Partcipants

500+ (All Lady Faculties and Girl

Students)

Preparation of the Event

Page 2

Preparation of Women’s Day Programme had started immediately after identifying the need for

Women's motivation towards their duties. The approval for the Women’s Day Programme was

sought almost two weeks in advance. The circular was circulated among all lady faculty members

and girls for their information. The Auditorium was booked well in advance. Finally, Invite cum offer

letter was given to the resource person.

Sample of Invitation Letter

Our Indian Inspirational Women’s...

International Women’s Day @ ZEAL Institute!

Page 3

International Women's Day is celebrated in the world over, every year on the eight day of March. It celebrates womanhood and pays tribute to the indomitable spirit of women across the globe. It's root lies in the early 1900s when oppression and inequality was spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change.

Conception

Objective

To create awareness of gender equality for a healthy society. Also, The milestone to be reached is the basic information for a girl child in every family education will during awareness among the society which will further result in overall development of nation and its community.

Itenary

Time Activity

11.00 am to 11.05 am Welcome of Guests and Introduction of event

11.05 am to 11.10 am Lightening the lamp and Sarswati Vandana

11.10 am to 11.20 am Welcome address by Principal of ZCOER Dr. Arun N Gaikwad

11.20 am to 11.25 am Felicitation of Guests

11.25 am to 11.30 am Address by Dr. Neha Sharma

11.30 am to 11.50 am Martial art performance by student

11.50 am to 12.00 pm Address by Executive Director - Prof. Jayesh S Katkar

12.00 pm to 12.20 pm Address by Chief Guest Dr. Neela Ravindra Rajhans

12.20 am to 12.40 pm Address by Guest of Honor Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna

12.40 am to 1.00 pm Address by Guest of Honor Prof. Anuradha Yadav

1.00 am to 1.15 pm Prize Distribution

1.15 pm to 1.30 pm Vote of Thanks by Prof. C N Kulkarni

Details of the Program

Page 4

8th March, considered as International Women’s

Day. This day brings many things for women – a cause for celebration, a reason to pause and re-evaluate a remembrance, an inspiration and a time to honour, loved and admired. To honor womanhood, Zeal Education Society has celebrated the International Women’s Day on Tuesday, 8th March, 2016 in the Narhe campus. On the occasion, Zeal Education Society has inaugurated Four Vending Machine for Sanitary Napkins and distributed 1000 RFID cards for the welfare of its girl students. Girl’s students from Zeal Polytechnic presented dynamic performance of Martial Budo Arts, also taught simple yet effective techniques of self-defence from martial arts to the girl students and lady faculties which has been appreciated by all dignitaries. For the event, chief guest was Dr. Neela Ravindra Rajhans, Professor, College of Engineering Pune and the guest of honor were Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna, and Prof. Anuradha Yadav from D Y Patil College, to make the event livelier. During the event Dr. Neela addressed that their should be a balance between career and family and without a family support a women can’t achieve success, also addressed that girls should know their right to defend themselves and be careful against crimes against women. On the same occasion the

guest of honour, Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna shared her tales of struggle and success. Further she said, gender equality is very important for a healthy society. The milestone to be reached is the basic information for a girl child in every family education will during awareness among the society which will further result in overall development of nation and its community. Guest of honour, Prof. Anuradha Yadav said that it was the time to uphold women's achievements, recognize challenges and focus greater attention on women's rights and gender equality to mobilize all people to do their best. The event took place in the presence of Founder

Director Hon. Shri. S.M. Katkar, Executive Director

Prof. Jayesh Katkar. Dr. Arun N Gaikwad, Principal

ZCOER had welcome and introduced the guest of

the day. Dr. Neha Sharma graced the occasion by

addressing girl students that they should

celebrate every day as a women’s day. Prof. C N

Kulkarni, Principal Zeal Polytechnic delivered the

vote of thanks. Event enthusiastically hosted by

Prof. Rucha Deshpande. The event was

successfully coordinated by Prof. Rucha A

Deshpande and Prof. Sonali B. Shirke.

Profiles of Guest of Honor

Page 5

Dr. Neela Rajhans - Professor of Production Engineering & Industrial

Management, COEP

Dr. Neela Ravindra Rajhans has completed her engineering degree in Industrial and Production from S.G.S.I.T.S., Indore and secured gold medal for highest marks in all branches.

Later she has completed her M.Tech degree from IIT Bombay in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. She has also completed her Ph.D in Industrial and Production Engineering.

Till date she has total 28 years of teaching experience by connecting with renowned institute like VIT and COEP. Currently she is working with College of Engineering, Pune as a Professor in department of Production Engineering and Industrial Management and Co-ordinator Design Innovation Center.

As her achievements: She owns the membership of professional organizations like,

Computer Society of India Indian Society for Technical Education Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering Institution of Engineers (India) Indian Society of Ergonomics Operational Research Society of India The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Till date more than 80 papers published in National and international journals and conferences.

She has guided more than 100 UG and 30 M Tech students. 1 student completed Ph. D. currently 5 students pursuing for Ph.D. She had Chaired sessions in International conferences and delivered Invited talks in National and International conferences and workshops. She was invited to deliver lectures at St. Bonaventure University for 2 weeks, in Sept 2015. International Excellence Award for designing artificial Phonetic system (Larynx)

Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna born and brought up at Chennai, South India. Graduated from Madurai Kamaraj University and hold M.A, B.Ed, M.Phil, Ph.D in English. She is an Academician since more than 20 years and now experienced various roles like Principal of School and College, Director of a group of Institutions and Secretary of a renowned education society. She has received the “Indian Leadership Award for Education Excellence " during 2013 at Delhi. She is also a very good singer, classical dancer and a volley ball player.

Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna - Director of Arts & Commerce College, D Y Patil Institute, Pune

New Initiatives at Zeal Campus on Women’s Day

Page 6

Inauguration of Vending Machine

On occasion of International Women’s Day, in a sign of Increasing sensitivity to the needs of women, Zeal Institute, Pune has set up a sanitary napkin vending machine in the women's common room. It is among the first few colleges in the city to install the amenity, and several are set to follow suit. The demand for the machine was instantly approved by the institute management and the college authorities after representatives of the students' council and the women's development cell (WDC) approached with the idea. The machine, which dispenses a pack of two pads after punching a smart card , is already a hit on the campus. Zeal Education Society has inaugurated Four Vending Machine for Sanitary Napkins at different location in the campus and distributed 1000 RFID cards for the welfare of its girl students. These kind of machines are important in emergency situations, it is important to have such a facility nearby, especially in schools and colleges where the girls are new to the entire process of menstruation. It is important because going out and buying is not always an option. The girls need to have freedom of access to sanitary napkins whenever they need it. An initiative like this will ensure they need not go around asking for it. It will empower all Lady Faculties and Girl Students to save them from the trouble of asking friends every now and then when we get their periods unannounced. Zeal Institute is also looking forward to install Sanitary napkin disposal machines to reduce the pollution created during decomposing of these sanitary napkins. During the event all instructions and training given to the participants.

New Initiatives at Zeal Campus on Women’s Day

Page 7

Inauguration of Martial Budo Arts Club

On occasion of International Women’s Day, Zeal have inaugurated Martial Budo Arts Club in Campus because our management have realized the importance for a girl to get involved in the martial arts, as it is the capacity for self-defense that she will develop. In today’s increasingly violent world, crime can strike anywhere. Women are often times the target of crimes and, not knowing how to defend themselves, it can scar a young girl for her entire life. Being able to know how to defend herself is an invaluable tool as she grows up, taking her skills with her to college, and it gives not only her but also her parents a feeling that at least their daughter is safe. And girls who are trained in karate is not a “PREY” but a lethal “PREDATOR” who can knock off anybody, any number of person, at any situation, when required. So self defense is must now a days to stay safe and lead a healthy lifestyle. During the occasion Girl students from Zeal Polytechnic presented dynamic performance of Martial Budo Arts, also taught simple yet effective techniques of self-defence from martial arts to the girl students and lady faculties which has been appreciated by all dignitaries.

Snapshots of the Event

Page 8

Welcome of the Guest - Dr. Neela Rajhans, Dr. Lakshmi Prasanna, Prof. Anuradha Yadav

Participants Lamp Lighting Ceremony

Guest Felicitation

Dr.Neela felicitated by Dr. Arun Gaikwad

Dr. Lakshmi felicitated by Prof. C N Kulkarni

Prof. Anuradha felicitated by Dr. Neha Sharma

Prize Distribution of Inter department Girls Throw ball tournament

Winners - Computer Dept. Runner Up - IT Dept.

Welcome Speech by

Dr. Gaikwad

Women’s Day Greetings by Dr. Sharma

Vote of Thanks by Prof. C N

Kulkarni