WOMEN’S_DAY_CELEBRATIONS
On the occasion of International Women’s day, GITAM Women empowerment cell of GITAM University organized a session in KRC Auditorium on 8th March, 2016. Mrs. Chandralekha Mukherjee, Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair Division-East coast Railway was the chief guest at the gathering. The distinguished guest for the event was Dr.R.Sasi Prabha, Gynaecologist & Former Director, Medical education, Govt. of AP. The guest of honour for the event was Mrs.K.Deepika, Director of Sagar Durga Developers and alumni of GITAM University.
The session started with lighting of the lamp and the prayer song. Prof.P.Sheela, Chairperson, GITAM Women empowerment cell and Vice-Principal, GITAM Institute of Management delivered the welcome address and also conveyed wishes of Women’s day on behalf of GITAM University.
The guest of honour for the session, Mrs.K.Deepika enlightened the gathering by sharing her experiences and challenging in life and shared with students tips for becoming successful women entrepreneurs.
The distinguished guest of the session, Dr.R.Sasi Prabha opined thatit is very important for a woman to follow a proper diet, health and exercise plan to lead a healthy life. She also spoke about her experiences with the patients and also spoke about safety issues relating to women.
The chief guest of the session, Mrs.Chandralekha Mukherjee spoke about her challenges as a civil servant and the importance given to women in Government sector. She also spoke about her experiences as DRM, Waltair division-East coast railway. She gave valuable tips to all the students on how to become successful in life.
Dr.Shaik Kasim Beebi, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Technology, GITAM University proposed the vote of thanks to the gathering. Poojitha Korupu and Y.Sruthi, MBA Students, GITAM Institute of Management and Akanksha Udandravu, BBM Student, GITAM Institute of Management hosted the session. Large number of female students and female faculty members of GITAM University were present in the session.