


I.T.S Mohan Nagar UG Campus attended the 34 th Foundation Day event of National Commission for Women (NCW). This event was attended by BCA and BBA students on date 30 th January 2026. The primary goals of this year's celebration were to shift the narrative of women's development toward health and holistic well-being. Positioning Health as Core to Empowerment Strategic Policy Advocacy Celebrating Scientific Contributions Strengthening Institutional Commitments The National Commission for Women’s (NCW) 34th Foundation Day was graced by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, as the Chief Guest. Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi and Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur graced the occasion as Guests of Honour. Reflecting upon NCW’s journey of 34 years, the Foundation Day program was organised around the theme “Swasthya hi Sashaktikaran”, reinforcing the idea that women’s health lies at the core of empowerment, social equity, and national development. He emphasised that investing in women’s health is not merely a welfare measure, but a strategic imperative for India’s future.The Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, reaffirmed the Commission’s vision. As part of the celebrations, eminent scientists from ISRO and DRDO, featured in the NCW Calendar 2026, were honoured for their outstanding contributions to nation-building. Dr. Tessy Thomas, widely known as the Missile Woman of India, was felicitated for her exemplary service and leadership in defence science. The Commission also honoured Shri V. Kamakoti, Padma Shri awardee and Director, IIT Madras, for his invaluable support in developing the AI module for “Tere Mere Sapne”, a flagship NCW programme aimed at strengthening pre-marital communication and counselling. The event reaffirmed NCW’s enduring commitment to advancing women’s empowerment through health, policy advocacy, innovation, and inclusive partnerships, as it continues its mission to build a safer, healthier, and more equitable society for women in India.

