Academic Conferences Organised by the College
January, 2009: National Seminar on Micro Finance and Women’s Empowerment
August, 2006: Gender Violence and Witness Protection
July, 2005: Women Leaders and Development: Women and Political Participation
August, 2004: Women's Education and Development (To acess the book published on this topic click here)
July, 2003: Sustainable Development
Nov 17, 2002: Seminar/Workshop on Evaluating India's Image in Western Media
April 27, 2002: Forum on Higher Education of Women and Minorities in India
Jan 18-20, 2002: Conference on Renewable Energy Technologies: Development and Commercialization in India
Conference Papers
January, 2009: National Seminar on Micro Finance and Women’s Empowerment
Mrs. Helena Kaushik Women’s P.G. and B.Ed. Colleges organized, sponsored and hosted a National Seminar on Micro Finance and Women’s Empowerment which was co-sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Government of India. The seminar was assisted by Prof. Dr. V. Rengarajan, an expert in Micro Finance in Chennai, from January 11 to January 15, 2009.
Dr. Girija Vyas, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, took personal interest in promoting economic interests of women through micro-financing of economic activity and entrepreneurship by women, especially in rural areas. The College thanks the NCW and its staff for their encouragement and support.
The economic and social empowerment through micro finance is necessary for women’s well-being and sustainable progress in their livelihoods. Several scholarly papers were presented on the above theme highlighting the values of micro finance and the significance of innovative institutional mechanism known as ‘Self Help Group’ (SHG) at the grassroots level.
August, 2006: Gender Violence and Witness Protection
Sponsored by the National Commission for Women (NCW) and in the co-operation wiht the Indian Institute of Public Administration(IIPA). The seminar was co-ordinated by Dr. Sushma Yadav, B.R. Ambedkar Professor of Social Justice at IIPA, Dr. P.L. Sanjeev Reddy, Director, IIPA, and Mr. V.K.Asthana of NCW. Dr. Girija Vyas, Chairperson, NCW and many other prominent academic experts and government leaders made presentations and participated in the seminar.
July, 2005: Women Leaders and Development: Women and Political Participation
Sponsored by the National Commission for Women, Government of India, Chaired by Dr. Girija Vyas who also delivered the keynote address.
2004: Women's Education and Development
Chaired by Professor S.N. Mishra and co-ordinated by Professor J.B.G. Tilak of the National Institute for Educational Policy and Administration, Delhi.
July, 2003: Sustainable Development
Chaired by Professor S.N. Mishra, former Director of the Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi.
Nov 17, 2002: SEMINAR/WORKSHOP ON EVALUATING INDIA’S IMAGE IN WESTERN MEDIA
Dr. Surendra K. Kaushik, Professor of Finance, Lubin School of Business, Pace University and Founder MHKWC
(Welcome & Introductory Remarks)
April 27, 2002:
Forum on Higher Education of Women and Minorities in India
Dr. Frank C. Genovese, Dean Emeritus, Babson College
Topic: Welcome and Introduction of the Conference Chairman (Conference paper)
Conference Chairman: Honorable Richard L. Ottinger, Former Congressman and Dean Emeritus, Pace University Law School
Topic: Need for Higher Education of Women in Rural Areas of India (Conference Paper)
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