IIM Tiruchirappalli organized “Programme Shakthi- Celebrating Womanhood”

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli organized Programme Shakthi – celebrating womanhood, its strength, and power on 2nd December 2022.

The event was graced by Ms. Meeta Rajivlochan, IAS Secretary, Youth Affairs, Govt. of India. She addressed the gathering and talked about the “Indic Roots of Democracy- Creating a Democracy, Indian Style.” She highlighted how the Modern Constitution of India combines civilization values of the desire for consensus and dislike for coercion with a robust framework to underpin these values. She stressed how self-esteem comes from knowledge of tradition, who we are, and how it can act as means for self- upliftment of women. She highlighted the need to create facilities for women in the workplace in a country where women are no longer a minority.

Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Tiruchirappalli, talked about the need to eliminate the separate identity associated with men and women and consider them on equal grounds. He expressed women as an incarnation of deities, fitting themselves into multiple roles of a leader, a mother, and a provider, all at once.

Prof. Vijaya, Chairperson, ICC, enlightened the gathering about the thought that fuels Shakthi. She emphasized the value women add to the economy and society by being equal partners in the journey of progress. She mentioned the plight of underrepresented women and pointed out India’s path to ensure equal opportunity, dignity, and rights.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks moved by Prof. Papri Nath, ICC member, followed by a recitation of the National Anthem.