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About Women Development Cell

The Women Empowerment Cell at Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science was established with the overarching goal of empowering women and supporting them in navigating various aspects of life. Through this initiative, the college strives to address the unique challenges faced by women, fostering an environment that promotes awareness about their rights and responsibilities. The cell is dedicated to the intellectual, social, and emotional upliftment of female students, offering a variety of programs such as guest lectures, seminars, awareness campaigns, and welfare initiatives aimed at empowering women to achieve their full potential.

Vision

The vision of the Women Empowerment Cell is to create a transformative platform that enables women to thrive socially and economically. By enhancing their quality of life, we aim to foster personal growth, family well-being, and contribute to the advancement of society as a whole.

Mission

Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment where women have access to equal rights and opportunities. We are committed to offering emotional, legal, and social support to women facing challenges such as discrimination, harassment, domestic violence, and mental health issues, ensuring they are equipped to overcome these obstacles and succeed.

Objectives
  1. Promoting Gender Equality Awareness: To educate students on gender-related issues, fostering an understanding of gender equality while encouraging active participation in initiatives designed to address social inequalities.
  2. Building Confidence and Resilience: To empower female students by nurturing self-confidence, resilience, and leadership skills, encouraging them to pursue their aspirations with determination and self-assurance
  3. Focus on Health and Well-being: To organize events and workshops that address women’s health, hygiene, and overall well-being, promoting a healthy and thriving community of students who are equipped to face life’s challenges.
Members of Women Development Cell 
Name Faculty Name Position
1 Dr.P.Vanathi, Principal Chairperson
2 Dr.S.Sangeetha, Asst. Professor Coordinator
3 Ms.R.Archana, Asst. Professor Member
4 Ms. R. Rakshni, Asst. Professor Member
Activities

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and Women Development Cell jointly organised a programme on “Be Bold in Addressing Sexual Harassment” on 05.02.2025. Ms.B.Rekha., Advocate, Perundurai was the resource person  for this programme and gave speech about how to safeguard girls themselves from sexual harassment and also  to be bold in addressing it, fostering a culture of accountability and respect. Nearly 170 girl students  benefited by this  programme.

Internal Complaints Committee and Women Development Cell jointly organized a programme on “Awareness of Sexual Harassment” on 27.08.24. Ms.A.Kumtham B.Com., B.L., Advocate, Gobichettipalayam was the resource person for this programme. Nearly 175 girl students benefited by this programme.

Women Development Cell of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science organized a workshop “Healthier Habits, Happier Life” on 25.07.24 in Abdulkalam Arangam. Mr.Kavitha Karunakaran, Dental Surgeon & Motivational Speaker was the resource persons.. Nearly 190 students participated and benefited by this program.

Internal Complaints Committee and Women Development Cell jointly organized a programme on “Importance of Gender Equality for secure and safe Environment” at Abdulkalam Arangam by 2.00pm on 15.07.24. Mr.P.Suresh MBA(HR), District Mission Coordinator and Mr.R.Tamilselvam MBA(HR), Gender Specialist, Erode was the resource persons. Nearly 200 students participate and benefited.

Women Development Cell organized a Health Awareness Program to Girl Students on 28.06.24 at Bharathiar Arangam.  Dr.S.Selvi, Associate Professor  & Head, PG & Research Department of Biochemistry and S.Kiruthiga, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Microbiology was the resource persons for this program and spoke about the importance of hygiene for healthy living.

Women Development cell of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science organized an International Women’s Day celebration on 08.09.2023 at Abdul Kalam Arangam. Dr.P.Vanathi, Principal , Bharathidasan college of Arts and Science inaugurated the program. Ms.Selvi Shanmugi B.A.,M.Sc.,PGD (C&G).,Ph.D., Psychotherapist, Rajshree Hospital, Bhavani is the guest for this program and spoke on the topic “ Why Human Relationship is Precious”. Nearly 160 students participated and benefited by this program.

Women Development Cell and Yoga Club of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science jointly organizes a motivationl programme on “Art of Mind Management” on 01.02.2024. Dr.Kavitha Karunakaran, Dental surgeon and motivational Speaker, Erode was the resource person for this program. Nearly 155 students benefited through this program.

Women Development cell of Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science organized a “Nutrition Awareness Program for Adolescents” on National Nutrition Week Celebration on 08.09.2023 at Abdul Kalam Arangam. Mrs. P. Shanthi M.sc., M.phil., CDPO - Child Development Project Officer, (Erode rural block),Social Welfare Department ,Erode District and Mr. M. Jegan Raj, District  Coordinator, Ekam foundation, Chennai were the chief guests for this program. 

Women Development Cell & ICC of our college organised  a program “Social & Health Awareness Programme for Adolescent Girls” on 08.03.2023 at 11.00 am in Abdul Kalam Arangam for International Women’s Day Celebration. Dr.S.Kousalya ,OM Foundation, Nalam Tharum Acupunture, Bhavani, M.Jegan Raj, District Co-Ordinator,Ekam foundation,Erode District and K.Senthilkumar,All The Children,District Program Coordinator, Erode District were chief guest for this program.

Women Development Cell and ICC of our college organized an “ADOLESCENTS AWARENESS PROGRAMME” on 29.09.2022. Ms.S.Shanmugavadivu, District  Social Welfare officer, Erode Collectrate, Erode and Mr.M.Jegan Raj, District Co-ordinator, Ekam Foundation, Erode were our resource persons. Nearly 135 students participated and benefited by this programme.

Women Development Cell of Bharathidasan College of Arts Science, Erode, has conducted an awareness program entitled “BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE -BE DRUG FREE” on 16.9.2022. 220 students were participated and benefited to this program. Finally, the team members of Health Supervision departments fixed the flex at various places of the college campus.

Women Development Cell organized an Extension Activity Programme “Pamphlet Distribution for Anti Drug Awareness to General Public” at Kavindapadi on 14.09.2022. WDC volunteers actively participated in the activity by issuing the pamphlets to the public and made awareness about the effect of using drug to the society.

Women Development Cell & Internal Complaints committee of our college organised an awareness program “Global Women’s Health Issues” on International Women’s Day for girl students on 08.03.2022 at 11.00am in Abdul Kalam Arangam. Dr.S.Selvi B.A.,M.Sc.,(C&G) PGDC., Ph.D., Psychiatrist, Rajshree Hospital, Bhavani and Aravinth Hospital, Erode was the resource person . She spoke about hygiene, sanitation, sexual Harassment and also importance of healthy and complete diet. Nearly 250 girl students participated in this programme.