Govt. Degree College Sidhra Sidhra

Essay Writing Competition Focused On The Crucial Topic Of Women's Rights

2023-12-23

In the wake of India's visionary goal to evolve into a developed nation by 2047, Department of Sociology, GDC Sidhra, organized an Essay Writing Competition focused on the crucial topic of ‘Women's Rights’. The competition was organized under the aegis of IQAC in connection with the series of activities being conducted under Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Empowering women is not just a goal; it is a catalyst for societal progress. This competition organized in support of advancing women's rights and empowerment, aimed to encourage thoughtful discourse and critical thinking on the subject of women's rights, envisioning a progressive future by the year 2047 where gender equality is not just an ideal but a reality. Students from different semesters of the college participated in this competition. Through their essays the participants reflected on, analyzed, and proposed concrete steps towards empowering women across all sectors addressing the multifaceted dimensions of development of women in our society - be it education, workforce, governance, or societal norms. By encouraging discussions and insights through this essay competition, the college aimed to inspire a collective drive towards creating a more inclusive, equitable and just world for all. Every essay submitted to this competition represents a voice advocating for change. All the participants put in their best and expressed their views in the best possible manner. The participants were adjudged by Dr. Rudrika Khajuria, Head, Department of English and Dr. Indu Koul, Lecturer, Department of English. It was a neck to neck competition. The first position was bagged by Ritika Sharma of Semester V, second position was shared by Stanzin Thupstan of Semester V and Ambika Sharma of Semester III and the third position went to Sabrina Rafiq of Semester I. The programme was organized by Prof. Shonima Malhotra, HOD Sociology under the able guidance of worthy Principal of the college, Dr. B.B. Anand. The Principal of the college congratulated the winners and applauded all the participants for contributing towards the success of the programme. Dr. Anshu Gupta, HOD Environmental Science and Dr. Anu Sharma, HOD Botany also contributed towards the programme.