Women Development Cell 2018-19

Cooperative Strategies to learn about Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act 2003 & Domestic Violence Act-2005

One of the most serious gender-based issues faced by India is the diminishing number of girls. It is thus very essential to ensure survival, protection, and empowerment of girls by eliminating the differential in the sex ratio, female foeticide and infant mortality rate. To make the students aware about the issue and the steps taken by the Government to reduce this problem, cooperative learning strategies were used to learn these topics from the course ‘Gender School & Society. Every student realized that to ensure a healthy sex ratio a change in the mindset is needed. Similarly, they also thoroughly understood how they could combat against any sort of domestic violence. Proper implementation of the law and sound education can bring a positive attitude towards the girl child.

The Soroptimist Women Achiever’s Award 2018-19

Pillai Group of Institutions along with the Soroptimist International Bombay, Chembur also celebrated International Women’s Day. The Soroptimist Women Achiever’s Award was presented to Ms. Jyoti Mhapsekar, the president of Stree Mukti Sanghatana (Women’s Liberation Organization). A session with her work on decentralized Zero-waste models, Biogas technology and her contribution to women’s movements. She is a recipient of the Hirkani award from Mumbai Doordarshan, Savitribai Phule award from Government of Maharashtra and the Narishakti Puraskar from the President of India in 2016. The staff and students of PCER-Panvel actively participated in this programme.

Debate Competition on the theme “Women who made India Proud” 2018-19

On 8th March 2019, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, a debate competition was held for the students of F.Y. B.Ed. & S.Y. B. Ed. The students participated in teams of four. This competition helped to encourage students to read books, surf the internet and gather information on women who have made an identity for themselves and made India proud. Along with enjoyment this activity helped to inspire students to be more confident and strive to accomplish their goals in life.

Session on Safety & Designing your Well-being 2018-19

On 3rd December 2018, a session titled Independence: ‘The Art of Survival’ was organized. The resource persons were Dr. Sudhakar Upadhyay and Ms. Apoorva Wadikar from “AnSs” which is an institution that conducts programmes for all sections to motivate and inspire the participants to work on their physical, mental, and spiritual growth constantly to achieve true Independence. The session emphasized the fact that Self-defence is a mode of life pattern that every living being must execute constantly throughout his / her existence. Various strategies that can be used in case of emergencies were explained to protect oneself in any noxious event like hitting on the temple, banging with a phone, hitting on knees or groin and others.