Under the one month long web academic activities on the theme ‘Gender Sensitisation and related Issues’, a special web lecture of Akhilesh Mishra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India was organised at B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Mhow.
In his address, he said that the social status of women in India have changed in different times. It was stated that women had the equal rights as men in Vedic period. He narrated the role of women in the construction and development of society during the ancient Indian period. He said that the Preamble of the Indian Constitution have ensured the gender equality and social justice along with Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties.
Referring to the distinguished contribution of India's women, including Rani Lakshmi Bai to Annibesant, he said that women have played an important role in achieving Indian independence and post Independence developments. Describing about the ongoing Swachh Bharat Mission, Beti Bachao, Beti Padao, Mudra Yojana, he appreciated the Government efforts for women empowerment and said that today women are getting empowered in the field of education, health and employment.
He said that gender equality can be established only when we succeed in bringing about a change in our mindset. Today women have become an important pillar of development. He said that with such academic discussions, Government efforts and positive changes in social thinking, the concept of holistic development can be achievedIn the presidential address, Prof. DK Varma mentioned about the changing roles and importance of women in Indian culture and history. He described the role of women as an important unit in the development of India.
On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Asha Shukla said that the role of women in Indian development is important along with social harmony and gender equality. She further added that social change will definitely come through ideological discussion and change of mindset.Welcome address was given by Prof Kishore John and vote of thanks was given by Manisha Saxena. The programme was conducted by Manoj Gupta.