Over the years, women are entering the professional arena in large numbers and with it has arisen various issues regarding women’s security, safety and maintaining women’s dignity and self-respect. In this direction, the Honorable Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to various organizations and institutions to set up commissions to monitor and safeguard the interests of women in the society as well as at their workplace. Gujarat University has also constituted a cell for the above-mentioned purpose.
At College level, the Collegiate Women Development Cell (CWDC) began its activities in 2005-06. Dr M M Desai and Prof Jignasa Chauhan were the Founder-Conveners. Together, they have inspired not only girls-students but also the boys of the college to actively participate. Since then, various efforts are being made to empower girl students by giving them self-defense training and enabling them to become financially independent by way of giving them vocational training. Over these years, we have conducted courses in Garment Designing and Development and Martial Arts and lectures on Peace and Harmony Stress Management, competitions in Essay-writing, Elocution Workshops in Art and Craft, Yogasana and other such programs that go a long way towards the holistic development of our female students.
Activities during 2026-27
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The Orientation Programme of the College Women Development Cell (CWDC), Cyber Security Cell, and Innovation Club was organized on 11 August 2026 where over 100 students participated Co-conveners Prof. Jignasa Chauhan, Dr. Deval Jilariya, and Dr. Navita Sharma addressed the students and briefed them about the activities, initiatives, and opportunities offered by these committees. The session encouraged students to actively participate in initiatives related to women’s empowerment, cyber safety, innovation, creativity, and skill development.
- Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Programme – 24 September 2026
The CWDC organized a Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Programme under the "Healthy Nari " initiative. Speaker Mr. Anuj Rathore delivered an informative and interactive session on menstrual hygiene, safe and proper use of sanitary pads, personal cleanliness, and healthy practices. Nearly 120 girl students attended and actively participated in the programme
CWDC Activities during 2025-26
CWDC Activities during 2024-25
CWDC Activities during 2023-24
CWDC Activities during 2022-23
CWDC Activities during 2019-20 to 2021-22
CWDC Activities during 2011-12 to 2018-19