A poster competition for the S.Y. B.Ed. students was organized in the college with the theme ‘Issues related to women’ Or ‘Women empowerment’ dedicated to International Women’s Day. We had great participation with colourful alluring posters from each group.
Quiz Competition on the theme “Women who made India Proud” – On 6th March, 2020, a quiz competition was held for the students of F.Y. B.Ed. 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 also made India proud. Along with enjoyment this activity helped to inspire students to be more confident and strive to accomplish their goals in life.
On 6th March, 2020, Session on Gender Sensitization: A talk on ‘Gender Sensitzation’ by Mrs. Dolly James was organized by the WDC. With 30 years of experience in social work with NGOs at grass root level, it was an honour to have her at our college. The talk included gender equality, problems faced by LGBTQ; discrimination, abuse, mental health, government policies, bill guaranteeing rights to the group. As a teacher it is important to have a positive attitude as they bring about a change in society.
International Women’s Day- Pillai Group of Institutions along with the Soroptimist Welfare Association had planned to celebrate International Women’s Day. The Soroptimist Excellence Award-was going to be presented to Ms. Nidhi Goyal, an activist, trainer and researcher – Disability, Rights & Gender Justice on 5th March, 2020. However due to the circular received from the Government for avoiding gatherings due to the Pandemic- Covid 19, the huge programme could not take place.
The WDC members helped to organize Gallery Walk to learn about Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act 2003 & Domestic Violence Act-2005- To make the students aware about the laws for women safety and protection, cooperative learning strategies like the Gallery walk and Jigsaw 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.
Pillai Group of Institutions in association with Soroptomist International Bombay Chembur marked the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence from 25th November to 10th December, 2019. Various talks were organized as a part of this programme. Ms. Yvette Lee conducted a session on the theme- ‘Generation Equality’ for the B.Ed. students.
The Women Development Cell along with the Well Being Club of PCER-Panvel organized a 3 day workshop on Disaster Management on 14th November, 2019. It was an honour to have Commander Smt. Rajeshwari Kori, Deputy Controller and Civil Defense and Asst. Deputy Controller K. R. Kurkute at our college to show various techniques for Disaster Management (First aid, Fire and Rescue operations). Smt. Rajeshwari Kori, an inspiring woman has worked with Indian Navy and the first Indian women pioneer to have sailed on-board a warship in uniform. She took step to bring gender equality in Indian Navy. Students were truly inspired by her journey.
Anti-Dowry Movement, Bombay organized Intercollegiate Elocution Competition for B.Ed. Colleges on 3rd October, 2019. The Women’s Development Cell encouraged and trained students- Ms. Harvinder Kaur and Archana Jha to participate in the event.
