About Us
Mahendra Institute of Technology endeavors to uphold an equal opportunity environment that
encourages the all-round progress of women members of the institution, both professionally
and personally. The Institute constantly strives to ensure that women from all walks of life
residing on campus are treated with respect and dignity. It is committed to making the
environment safe and conducive for female students.
Mahendra Institute of Technology established the "Women Empowerment Cell"
on October 31, 2017. The cell aims at creating awareness of rights and duties
and also provides a forum for discussion and deliberation on a range of issues, from
empowerment to the environment. The goal of WEC is to bring about the advancement,
development, and empowerment of women. WEC seeks to mold the young women force on campus to
achieve thriving milestones of success in life.
Aiming at the intellectual and social upliftment of the students, the cell stands for
facilitating women’s empowerment through seminars, guest lectures, awareness programs,
and other welfare activities.
OBJECTIVES
- To create awareness about women's right and to empower the women
students.
- To promote a respectful ethnicity and gender equality for female
students.
- To conduct orientation programmes, seminars and workshops to impart
knowledge of opportunities and tools available for women in the society.
- To create a conducive counseling environment for female gender to
share their problems.
- To conduct awareness programmes on preventive measures of female
health issues.
OUTCOME
- Female students will be enabled to realize their potential and power
in socio economic and political spheres of life.
- Female Students will acquire empowerment in the holistic development
of the society and the nation.
- Female students will acquire a respectful civilization and
gender equality in the society
MEMBERS OF THE WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CELL
S.No.
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Name
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Department Designation
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1
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Dr.P.JamunaRani
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HOD/CHE Chairperson
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2
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Prof.G.Nirmala
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AP/ECE Secretary
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3
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Dr.Nilabar Nisha
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AP/CSE Member
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4
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Prof.C.Yasodha
|
AP/EEE Member
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5
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Prof.V.Annapoorani
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AP/ECE Member
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6
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Prof.M.Bhuvaneshwari
|
AP/MATHS Member
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7
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Prof.JesseyMathew
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HOD/ENG Member
|
8
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Prof.R.Santhosi
|
AP/BIO Member
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PROGRAM ORGANIZED
The cell periodically organizes
various programs for the benefit of the women of the college.
- 1. The Harvest Festival of Tamil Nadu “Pongal” was celebrated on
06.01.2024 organized by the women Empowerment Cell.
Pongal
Celebration
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2. Women Empowerment Cell organized a one-day seminar on “Health Awareness Programme” on
30.10.2023. Resource Person: Mrs G. Mohana, Child Development Project Officer, Social
Welfare and Women Empowerment Department, Namakkal.
Chief
Guest Mrs. G. Mohana addressing the students
Students Interaction Session
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3. Women Empowerment Cell organized a one day seminar on “Digital Dermatology” and
“Challenges and Strategies in Promoting Psychological Well-Being” on 14.07.2023.
Resource Persons: Dr.K.S.Srirathnamaheswari, MBBS, DDVL, Professor, Department of
Dematology, Annapoorana Medical College and Hospital and Dr.SathiVineesha MBBS.,
M.D.(Psychiatry), Professor, Department of Psychology, Annapoorana Medical College and
Hospital, Sankari Main road, Salem.
Honoring the Chief Guest Dr. Sathi
Vineesha
WEC Members with Resource Persons
Dr.K.S.Srirathnamaheswari & Dr.SathiVineesha
Girls participating in Health
awareness Session
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4. “International Yoga Day Celebrations 2023” on 21.06.2023. Resource Persons: Prof.
S.Arulselvi, Joint Director, Vision for Wisdom, World Community Service Centre (WCSC)
Aliyar & Thiru. Ulavan M.Thangavelu, Vice-President, WCSE Extension Director, Salem Zone
President.
Honouring the Chief Guest Thiru.
Ulavan M.Thangavelu
Part of the Gathering
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5. Women Empowerment Cell in association with NSS Cell organized a “Women’s Awareness Camp”
on 16.06.2023. Resource Person: Dr.M.Anikha MS OG, FNB, Obstertician / Gynaecologist,
Infertility Specialist, Salem.
Inauguration followed by Session
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6. Women Empowerment Cell in association with NSS Cell organized a one day seminar on “Nalla Soru” on 27.06.2023. Resource Person: Thiru. R.Rajamurugan, Director, Namakkal.
Honouring the Chief Guest Thiru. R.Rajamurugan
Chief Guest Interacting with students
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7. Women Empowerment Cell organized “International Women’s Day Celebration” on 21.03.2023. Resource Person: Mrs.B.AnnaBharathi. Actress, comedy artist, and social Media influencer, Chennai.
Faculty members with Principal and Dean
Photographs of the Celebration
Prize distribution by Chief Guest Mrs. B. Anna Bharathi
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8. Women Empowerment Cell organized a one day seminar on “Steps to Success for a Building Entrepreneur” on 28.02.2023. Resource Person: Dr.R.Lavanya B.E, MBA., Ph.D Founder of Towels World, Erode.
Chief Guest Dr.R.Lavanya addressing the Audience
Students Interaction Session
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9. Women Empowerment Cell organized a one day seminar on “Adolescence Health Awareness Programme” on 24.01.2020. Resource Person: Dr. S.Sobana Devi MBBS. M. Med, Director, Nalam Hospital, Salem.
Chief Guest Dr. S Sobana Devi addressing the Students
Students Interaction during the Session