Women Cell, School of Applied and Life Sciences celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 on the theme - Embrace Equity for a Sustainable Future on 3 March 2023.
Elocution competition and Poster Presentation competitions were organised on the occasion.
Prof.(Dr.)Poonam Rawat, Chairperson Women Cell, Uttaranchal University was the special guest and Dean SALS Prof.(Dr.)Ajay Singh was the guest of honour.
Event started by welcome of guests with saplings.This was followed by lightening of lamp and a beautiful dance by Urvashi.
In his address Prof. Ajay Singh praised the contribution of women throughout the ages. He stressed empowering all girl students so that they can excel in any field of their choice.
Prof. Poonam Rawat appraised audience regarding legal rights of women. She explained the provisions made in the constitution of India for protection of women. She stressed upon the need of educating girl child so that she is aware about her rights in society.
The event was organised by Prof. Bharti Ramola and aptly coordinated by Dr. Sadhna Awasthi. The event was beautifully conducted by Bhawna Gurung and Anju.
Vote of thanks was delivered by Aakansha Manhas. All the students of MSc Environmental Science played a key role in successful conduction of the entire event.
The winners of events organised were as follows:
Elocution competition
1st Position - Khushboo Prajapati
2nd Position - Riya
3rd Position - Sneha Goala
Poster presentation
1st Position - Gurleen Kaur and Sakshi saini
2nd position - Aastha Bahuguna and Siddharth Kandwal