NSS Units of Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36-B, Chandigarh celebrated International women’s Day and Holi with the inmates of Savera, A Short Stay Home for women, Sector 43 Chandigarh. The Programme Officers Dr. (Mrs.)Richa Sharma and Mrs. Kiranjit Kaur Conducted a Panel Discussion on the theme “ Women Empowerment”.
Inmates of the center presented their views on the theme and stressed that women in India do not enjoy even basic rights. The number of sexual abuse and domestic violence cases against women and the number of issues against a women’s health in India are the key issues that must be stressed. Mrs. Lakhani in charge of the center said that it is our responsibility to uplift the plight of the women in our country; it is our moral, social and constitutional responsibility to ensure their progress by providing them with equal rights and opportunities. Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti Khanna Principal of the College said that Empowering women must be a united approach, a cause that requires continued attention and we need to augment our efforts for empowering women and enhance their progress.
The programme concluded with a cultural show by Asha and Meenu from “Savera” and Holi celebrations
