SHILLONG, Nov 25: A 15-day programme, viz. Discrimination Against Women Pakhwada was launched on Friday by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong.
Thematised on ‘Inclusion: Building Relationships with Respect and Dignity’, the 15-day programme will feature leaders from industry, government and society, who will examine various ways and means to eradicate discrimination against women.
According to a statement, Presiding Officer, Internal Complaints Committee, Prof. Vishakha Bansal, during the programme, touched upon the context of the theme of the programme and contended that any relationship between men and women has to be based on a solid foundation of mutual respect and dignity.
The inaugural programme was also attended by Director General of Civil Defence & Home Guards Idashisha Nongrang as the chief guest.
After inaugurating the programme, Nongrang spoke about how society and societal values play and are a critical factor in mainstreaming women.
She added that true women empowerment can be realised when people’s thoughts are positive and inclusiveness of women is accepted.
Informing that India currently has 56 statutes to bring about and further strengthen women empowerment, Nongrang also suggested that everyone should be aware of the same.
She contended that doing so will then educate people on women’s rights.
Director of IIM Shillong, Prof. DP Goyal, on the other hand, put forth his thoughts on how women are today contributing in all spheres of life and at all levels.
He also informed that IIM Shillong, in collaboration with the Government of India, has started a number of programmes to empower women.
“The audience at the ceremony also watched a video on women’s empowerment initiative in IIM Shillong. A vote of thanks was then presented by Golda L Saiborne, Member of Internal Complaints Committee at IIM Shillong, at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremony,” the statement said.
