Chairperson Dr. Sneha Raikar
Co-ordinator Ms. Manisha Sonavane
Teaching Representative Dr. Munnazza Afreen
Student Members Miss Nidhi Yadav

The Women’s Development Cell (WDC) at Oriental College of Education & Research focuses on empowering women and promoting gender equality within the campus and the broader community.

Objectives

  1. Awareness of Gender Issues: Create awareness among student teachers about the problems faced by women due to gender issues.
  2. Awareness of Issues Related to Girls in Schools: Educate student teachers about the challenges faced by girls in schools.
  3. Sex Education Training: Equip student teachers to provide sex education to school students.
  4. Knowledge Dissemination: Spread knowledge about women’s rights and laws.
  5. Self-Esteem and Confidence Building: Enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of female student teachers from socially backward backgrounds.
  6. Financial Literacy: Develop financial literacy among female student teachers.

ACTIVITIES

  • Talks on legal rights of women.
  • Workshop on providing education to school children on child sexual abuse.
  • Financial literacy program.

These efforts aim to create a supportive and informed community, both within the college and in the larger society, promoting the upliftment and progress of women.