The Gender Equity Cell of St.Vincent Pallotti College, Raipur, organized its Orientation Programme on 13thSeptember 2025 under the guidance of Dr. Sunita Pawar, Convener of the Cell.The programme aimed to familiarize new students with the objectives, roles, andactivities of the Cell and to spread awareness on issues of gender equity andempowerment.
In her address Dr. Mini. S. Pillai,one of the members of women cell explained the purpose of the gender Equitycell and highlighted its core objectives.
· To enhance self-esteem and confidenceamong male, female, and transgender students.
· To provide a platform for resolving complaintsrelated to mental and physical harassment.
· To create awareness about gender bias,social issues, health, employment, and legal rights.
· Toprovide information about Sanitary Vending machine installed in the girls’common room.
The session also shed light onvarious activities planned by the Cell, including workshops, awarenesscampaigns, and interactive discussions on topics like self-defense, safety,equality, and constitutional rights.
The programme encouraged studentsto share their views openly on gender-related matters. They participatedactively in discussions about social challenges, physical and mentalwell-being, and ways to create a safer and more inclusive environment.
The Orientation Programme proved tobe a meaningful platform for sensitizing students to gender equity. It not onlyintroduced them to the functioning of the Cell but also motivated them toactively engage in its initiatives throughout the year.
The event was a great success. TheCell reaffirmed its commitment to building an environment of respect, dignity,and equality for all.