Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality are imperative for the progress of a nation. By taking this on board, Women Development Cell was constituted in Nandha Engineering College in 2012. The Cell has both the faculty and students of the College as its members and works with an aim to create a gender sensitized community. It has been organizing varied awareness programs for the upliftment of girl students and disseminating the real importance of gender equality in society.

WDC plays a prominent role in voicing opinions on important matters that affect the daily life of women students. It provides a platform where students can comfortably participate and share their views. In the interest of WDC, International Women’s Day is celebrated every year inviting famous personalities and orators as Chief Guests. As a part of the celebration, Women achievers of various fields are identified and honored with Kalki Award.

OBJECTIVES :

• • To create awareness about women’s rights and their roles in the society.

• • To create awareness about the problems of women pertaining to gender discrimination.

• • To provide a forum for women to exchange information, ideas and thoughts.

• • To enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of girl students, women faculty and staff in the College.

• • To help them knowing the importance of good health, hygiene and nutrition.

• • To inculcate leadership skills in women.

• • To make women realize their equal responsibility in building the society.