International Men’s Day

The School of Liberal Arts and the Uttaranchal College of Health Sciences, along with their respective units—the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness (SLA), Women Cell SLA, and Women Cell UCHS—jointly organized a workshop on the occasion of International Men’s Day, observed on 19 November 2025. The event centered on the theme “Advancing Personal and Professional Excellence through Innovative Skill Development Approaches.” The workshop aimed to acknowledge men’s contributions, promote their emotional well-being, and highlight innovative approaches to enhancing life skills. 

The event was coordinated by Dr. Aayushi Sharma, Ms. Shilpi Prakash, and Ms. Nidhi Sharma, Assistant Professors from SLA and UCHS, ensuring smooth and meaningful execution. 

The programme commenced with a warm welcome address by Ms. Nidhi Sharma, followed by a floral felicitation of the guest speaker by Dr. Aayushi Sharma. 

Prof. Arora delivered an engaging and insightful workshop dedicated to understanding the multifaceted challenges faced by men today. He discussed how men often confront social expectations of strength, responsibility, and resilience, sometimes without adequate emotional support. His talk emphasized the need for innovative skill development, emotional intelligence, mental well-being practices, and adaptive life skills to help men excel personally and professionally. Prof. Arora also explained how nurturing men’s emotional health benefits them individually and contributes to healthier families, workplaces, and communities. 

Adding significance to the event, Prof. (Dr.) Kartikey, Director of SLA, stressed the importance of gender neutrality, mutual respect, and collaborative growth. He noted that supporting men's holistic development is essential for fostering a balanced and progressive society. 

The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Ms. Shilpi Prakash, expressing gratitude to Prof. Arora for his enriching contribution and to all the collaborative units for jointly celebrating International Men’s Day with purpose and sensitivity