The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, CSE & IT at Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering & Technology (SRMS CET), Bareilly in collaboration with Institution Innovation’s Council (IIC) observed International Women’s Day with a thought-provoking seminar & engaging session on this year’s theme ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’.
Women’s Day celebration aimed to shed light on the crucial role of women in driving societal, economic, and cultural advancement. In lieu of the same, the event began with an enriching talk delivered by Dr Sovan Mohanty, Head of ECE Department based on this year’s theme, wherein he spoke on how women can be metaphorically related to our Mother Earth in several ways, drawing on both cultural symbolism & practical considerations. He stressed the need to balance out masculine energy and harness feminine energy, fostering resilience, strength, sustainability & spirituality in society. Following this, Anjali Arora, Assistant Professor, CS Department shared her views on ‘Importance of Women along with Men towards the Upliftment of Society’. During the course, several faculty members from Pharmacy, EC & EN department highlighted the importance of women’s empowerment in achieving progress and innovation.
The celebration saw active participation of students in discussions that demonstrated their understanding of gender equality & women’s rights. Thereafter, appreciation letters were distributed to female faculty members for their academic contributions, and some female students were also felicitated for their achievements. Overall, the event underscored the need for collective action to empower women and create a more equitable & inclusive society, where everyone can thrive regardless of gender.
