I.T.S Mohan Nagar UG Campus organized a SYMPOSIUM on “Empowering Women – Creating Innovative Ecosystem” on the occasion of “International Women’s Day” to celebrate the achievements of women in all spheres of life, on the focal theme of #Break the Bias, “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” on 8th March 2022, Tuesday  at zoom online platform at  9:45 am.

 The event was inaugurated by Director UG –Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey ,Vice Principal – UG Prof. Nancy Sharma. The renowned guest speakers started the session by sharing their experiences with the audience  Ms. Naaz Joshi India's first transgender International Beauty Queen, Miss Universe Diversity 2020, Miss World Diversity beauty pageant India's first Transgender Cover Model & A Trans Rights Activist. Ms. Richa Gaur Indian Martial Arts Player and Self-Defense Coach; Top 100 Women Achievers of India-2016 by Ex. President of India. Dr. Ranjana JoshiMiss India International Wheel Chair Beauty Crown (Malaysia)-2020 & Motivational Speaker Dr. Sangeeta Taneja Founder & Principal  Interior Designer-Urban, Interiors; National President-,MENTORx Women; Mentor of Change-NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. RJ Himani Monalisa Dutta Radio Jockey & Presenter- All India Radio- Aakashwani Ms. Gunjan SharmaRenowned Kathak Dancer & Disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj Ms. Ankita Khattry NaadanPoetess/lyricist/Author/Compere/Cultural Activist Ms. Angelin Indira J Young Women Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO- EdZoe- An Edutech Company

The program was further followed by a Special addresses where Mr. Arpit Chadha -Vice Chairman I.T.S -The Education Group, congratulate all the women on the occasion & present his best wishes for future, Though Ms.Latika Chaddha -Lady Vice Chairman could not attend the session due to other commitments she sent her wishes to all the guests, faculties & participants, & a welcome address by Director UG –Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey & briefing of the event by Vice Principal – UG Prof. Nancy Sharma  which marked the beginning of Session where all the guests shared their life time experiences & challenges faced by them in the initial stages of their carrier & how they overcome with the hurdles & reached to the peak  of success.

On the same occasion they shared the tales of struggle and success. Further the speakers said, gender equality is very important for a healthy society. The milestone to be reached is the basic information for a girl child in every family education will during awareness among the society which will further result in overall development of nation and its community.

Objective – The objective was to raise awareness about the status and dignity of women among the students & to get inspired by the acts of courage and determination of all the ordinary women, struggles faced by them who are now leading an extraordinary life

Description- The discussion contained that girls should know their right to defend themselves and be careful against crimes against women. The theme (# Break the Bias )further elaborates that gender equality is very important for a healthy society.  One can call out gender bias and inequality. The guests also focused on the fact  that it was the time to uphold women's achievements, recognize challenges and focus greater attention on women's rights and gender equality to mobilize all people to do their best

The event was attended by all faculties, Course coordinators and chairpersons, Students & outside participation was also there and concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr.Vidushi Singh to Guests for their valuable time.

Observations / Learning for Improvements:

It was a life time experience to hear Women Achievers from different verticles of life. All the listeners got some very important life lessons like to seek out and celebrate the achievements of women's. Some of the females focused on the girls education & to be empowered so that they can take their decision freely. Every distinguished female shared their experience that how they become  extraordinary in the lives by facing struggle & how they converted it into opportunities Faculty & students asked questions from the speakers & these distinguished guests replied very enthusiastically.