The Internal Complaints Committee of the Central University of Odisha organised a webinar titled “Gender Mainstreaming in Workplace: Vigilance and Initiatives”.
Director, School of Gender and Development Studies, IGNOU, Prof Nilima Srivastava delivered the keynote address, while chairperson, Mahila Adhikar Abhiyan Namrata Chaddha, Prof Sheela Suryanarayanan, Head, Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Hyderabad and Dr Sarojini Sarangi, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Sarojini Hospital, Cuttack spoke on the occasion.
CUO VC Prof I Ramabrahmam delivered the inaugural address. Assistant Professor, DBCNR and Presiding Officer, ICC Dr Kakoli Banerjee welcomed all the dignitaries and explained the scope and significance of ICC and gender studies. The Vice-Chancellor outlined the importance of gender equality. Prof Srivastava delivered the keynote address titled ‘Women at Workplace: Conceptualizing Gender Mainstreaming as a Strategy’. She emphasized on issues of work valuation done by men and women in society and psychological, institutional and situational barriers for women in society. Chaddha presented papers on ‘Struggling for Survival in Unorganized Sector’. Prof Sheela Suryanarayanan, Head, Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Hyderabad spoke on topic ‘Gender Inequalities at Workplace in India: Present Situation & Persisting Challenges’.