The Women Development Cell (WDC) aims to promote awareness of gender equality and gender sensitization in society and among students in particular. Towards this end, the students are encouraged to undertake various research projects and participate in debates and awareness campaigns. In keeping with the goal of women empowerment, the cell conducts self-defense programs for girl students and operates a Grievance Cell for urgent and effective handling of any gender-related issues.
The Women Development Cell seeks to encourage girl students to work towards their personal and social development. The Cell aims in particular at sensitizing the student community to issues relating to the female gender. The role of the Cell is to equip the students with the requisite awareness and self-confidence, which in turn would allow them to take their rightful place in society.
| Member Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Payal Cholera | I/C Principal |
| Mrs. Utkarsha Junnarkar | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Prerana Sharma | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Rupal Bhandari | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Minnelli Almeida | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Milka Tuscano | Assistant Professor |
| Ms. Prasanna Barure | Assistant Professor |
| Mrs. Samata Patil | Librarian |
The Women Empowerment Forum (WEF), set up under Gender Champions mandated by the University Grants Commission (UGC), is a student-led collective that supports the WDC and organizes several activities throughout the year. These activities range from conducting menstruation awareness drives and self-defense workshops to organizing talks and discussions related to gender sensitization and career choices.