Women Development Cell

Women Development Cell

Women Development Cell of K.J. Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce has played an important role in creating various awareness programmes on gender sensitization, women’s rights and empowerment of women. WDC created a LOGO under the guidance of former chairperson Dr Veena Sanekar with a motto Create, Nurture, Transform.

Every year ‘International Women’s Day’ is celebrated with the theme of expressing our respect, appreciation, love and care towards all women. Women Study Centre has been established under the guidance of I/C Principal Dr Veena Sanekar from the year 2021-2022.

The Cell functions purely to safeguard the rights of female students, therefore any issue, problem, complaints or suggestions, can be brought to the notice of WDC, which is located on the second floor next to the staff room.

  1. To prevent Sexual Harassment at workplace
  2. To promote Gender Equality
  3. To promote well-being of the students along with teaching and non-teaching staff.
  4. To acquaint the students with Contemporary laws related to women

Committee Members

Mrs. Monika Sawant

Mrs. Monika Sawant

Co-ordinator

Dr. Meera Venkatesh

Dr. Meera Venkatesh

Member

Dr Maithili Gupte

Dr Maithili Gupte

Member

Mrs. Payal Parmar

Mrs. Payal Parmar

Member

Smt.Sarika Sawant

Smt.Sarika Sawant

Non-teaching staff Member

Smt Vrushali Magdum

Smt Vrushali Magdum

N.G.O Member

Activities