International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated by Women Cell & ICC, Uttaranchal University, by organizing a medical Kit distribution drive and Poster Presentation on 11 October 2022. The day acknowledges the importance, power and potential of adolescent girls by encouraging them to enter any field of their choice by opening more opportunities for them. The event was graced by Smt. Anuradha Joshi, Vice Chairperson, Sushila Devi Center for Professional Studies and Research. In the Welcome address, Prof (Dr) Bharti Ramola, Chairperson, Women Cell asked the girls to acquire adequate knowledge and skills to compete in various fields of their choice.
She also explained that a Medical Kit containing medicines and sanitary napkins were being provided to Women Cell of all the colleges of Uttaranchal University. If a girl suffers from any problem related to headache, cramps, or fever or if she requires an antiseptic or bandage, she can contact the coordinator of Women Cell of their respective college.
Smt. Anuradha Joshi was very pleased with the Medical kit distribution drive and stressed that it was necessary support to be provided to all the girl students so that they can work with ease. A vote of thanks was proposed by Prof.(Dr) Poonam Rawat, Chairperson, ICC, Uttaranchal University.
Ms Tuba Urooz aptly anchored the entire event with much grace and charm. A Poster Presentation was also organized on the occasion where students from various colleges displayed meaningful posters and explained them.
Smt. Anuradha Joshi and other faculty members were very impressed with the presentation skills of the students. The entire effort by Women Cell and ICC was appreciated a lot by everyone.
