Women Development Cell

AMJC’s Women Development Cell: Uplifting Women, Ensuring Equality

The Women Development Cell (WDC) at our college is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all female staff and students. Aligned with the guidelines from UGC, MHRD, and the University of Madras, our WDC focuses on promoting gender justice, raising awareness about women’s rights and laws, and emphasizing the significance of women’s health and hygiene. It serves as a platform for addressing grievances, listening to concerns, and ensuring that every woman feels empowered and valued within our college community.

AMJC’s Women Development Cell

In line with directives from the UGC, MHRD, and the University of Madras, our college has established the Women Development Cell (WDC). The WDC aims to ensure the safety and well-being of female staff and students on campus. It promotes gender justice and equal participation in all areas, raises awareness about women’s rights and related laws, and emphasizes the importance of women’s health and hygiene. Additionally, it provides a platform for addressing complaints and resolving grievances.

Exploring the Women Development Cell’s Initiatives: A Visual Journey

Events( 2023 - 2024)

Womens day celebration

On March 7, 2024, the Women Development Cell (WDC) celebrated Women’s Day with a motivational session on women empowerment at Padma Shri Mohanmullji Chordia Indoor Stadium. A virtual memorandum of understanding was signed between Women Entrepreneurs of India and the college to support young women entrepreneurs.

Project Selena

Project Selena – Brand Touch & Analytics is working on the project ‘Selena’ with Whisper & Venus to conduct Personality Development sessions with Female college students across multiple cities in the country. The main objectives of this project are to provide students with Personality Development, Grooming, Hygiene, Body Language, & communication to provide soft skill training and uplift their personalities to suit future job opportunities in the cooperate world.

The Women Development Cell (WDC) conducted the “Project Selena” Seminar on September 29, 2023, at Parasmal Chordia seminar hall.Chief Guest Dr. Swathi Praveen emphasized personality development, the benefits of exercise, positive mental attitude, and menstrual hygiene in the seminar.

Nutrition and Anemia - Myths and Facts

A session on Nutrition and Anaemia – Myths and Facts by Ms. Haripriya N who is a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutritionist focuses on eating habits and how they affect women’s health. The general discussion on iron deficiency as it relates to women’s health. Students can overcome Anaemia and lead healthy lives with some dietary habits.

An informative and interactive session on ‘Nutrition and Anemia- Myths and Facts’ was conducted by the Women Development Cell (WDC) on February 02, 2024, at Bhagwan Mahaveer Gyan Bhavan. The talk highlighted the importance of consuming foods rich in Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, debunking myths about certain “iron-rich” foods and the need for a healthy, balanced diet.

Our Voice

The Women Development Cell (WDC) organised “Our Voice” on April 3, 2024. The Chief Guest Ms. Nila, shared her inspiring journey as a transgender woman and her efforts to support the transgender community through her ‘Pharm foundation’.

Smart Girls Workshop

WDC Investiture followed by a Smart Girls Workshop on Lifestyle Modification by Mrs. Akila Sathishraj who is a health coach and NHI-certified health consultant focusing on eating habits and how they affect women’s health. The general discussion of topics like obesity, PCOS, and iron deficiency as they relate to women’s health.

Agurchand Manmull Jain College

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