Events

Women's Day Celebrations by CWSE, NIT Calicut
7th -10th March 2023

The celebrations for International Women's Day at the NIT Calicut were organised by the Centre for Women Welfare and Social Empowerment (CWSE) during the second week of March 2023. The festivities began on March 7th evening with a Campus Walkathon that was officially kicked off by the Director, Prof. Dr. Prasad Krishna, and the Deputy Director, Prof. P. S. Sathidevi. On March 8, International Women's Day, the research festival Constellate '23, with the topic "Women in STEAM," was co-organised by CWSE in conjunction with the Research Forum NIT Calicut. As a part of the Women's Day events, several competitions were also held for the student body. A digital poster design competition with the theme "Women in STEAM" and an elocution contest with the topic "My Social Responsibility" were held among the pupils. On March 10th, an official event was organised with participation from eminent women achievers and Dr. Suni Vasudevan, chairperson, CWSE welcomed the dignitaries at the function. Dr. Rajalakshmi Menon, Director, Centre for Airborne Systems, Defence Research and Development Organization formally inaugurated the Centre for Women's Welfare and Social Empowerment at NIT Calicut. In her lecture, Dr. Rajalakshmi Menon emphasised the necessity of female leadership and urged the women community to step forward and accept the challenge. Director Prof. Prasad Krishna presided over the event and emphasised the need of women working together for successful outcomes, including entrepreneurship. In her remarks, Lt. Cdr. Kulbir Kaur, the event's Guest of Honour, made special mention of a number of accomplished women scientists who were instrumental in developing the country's science and technology foundation. Lt. Cdr. Kulbir Kaur also launched the website of Centre for Women Welfare and Social Empowerment at the event. Prof. Dr. Sathidevi P. S., Deputy Director of NIT Calicut, delivered the message on women's day in which she highlighted the importance of societal support for increasing the participation of women in positions of leadership. Registrar Commander (Dr.) Shamasundara M. S., emphasized the need for women's empowerment to begin with each individual's family and Prof. Dr. A. Shaija, Chairperson of the Internal Complaints Committee, urged the women's community to speak out against offensive gestures and to maintain high levels of self-respect at all times. Women employees who have been in service for more than 25 years at NIT Calicut were honoured at the event. Students also held a brief discussion on the subject of "Embracing Equity: Challenges and Experiences". Awards were given out to the winners of various events arranged as part of Women's Day and Dr. Lintu Rajan expressed her appreciation at the conclusion of the programme.

The website of Centre for Women Welfare and Social Empowerment (www.cwse.nitc.ac.in) being launched as part of the International Women's Day celebrations at NIT Calicut

Prize winners for the competitions held as part of International Women’s Day celebrations at NIT Calicut, March 2023

CWSE brochure release by Hon. Minister V. Muraleedharan

Honourable Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri. V. Muraleedharan, visited NIT Calicut on 24th February 2023. The minister launched several new initiatives during the event. Shri PTA Rahim, MLA Kunnamangalam also attended the event. The Director, Prof Prasad Krishna in his presidential address urged on the need for multidisciplinary knowledge and aptitude for engineering students. The Hon. minister Shri V Muraleedharan addressed the gathering and emphasized the need of diversifying education and learning and the global significance of the same. Shri PTA Rahim, MLA Kunnamangalam also addressed the gathering and congratulated the institute for its endeavors.

The Deputy Director of NITC, Prof Sathidevi PS congratulated the Center for International Relations and Foreign Languages and conveyed best wishes to the newly formed Center for Women Welfare and Social Empowerment (CWSE). The Registrar, Cdr. Dr Shamasundara M S, in his welcome address, assured that NITC will continue to commit itself to several other socially committed initiatives. A brochure of the newly formed Centre for Women Welfare and Social Empowerment, CWSE was released by the Minister. The Chair of the center, Dr Suni Vasudevan, mentioned that the objectives of the centre is to empower girls and women towards self–sustenance, by enabling them to take part in decision-making and entrepreneurial skills, and providing equitable socio-economic opportunities.

Campus Walkathon by women at NITC to spread the message of International Women's Day

International Day of Yoga (IDY2024)

The National Institute of Technology Calicut is scheduled to host a grand celebration of the International Day of Yoga (IDY2024) on June 21, 2024, in accordance with the guidelines of the government of India.

Centre for Yoga and Holistic Wellness, NITC has arranged a session on Yoga training in Yoga Hall, New Mega Hostel ( Boys) from 8-9 am on 21 June 2024 . There are exciting prizes for advanced yoga performances, including a certificate and a cash award of Rs. 1000 per person.

As preparation for the International Day of Yoga (IDY2024), a three-day free yoga and meditation training session is scheduled from 18 -20 June 2024, in the Conference Hall of the Department of Architecture and Planning. The programme for the first day of celebration (June 18, 2024) was scheduled from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The yoga training was given by Acharya Unniraman, Director of PYRC, Calicut, while the meditation sessions were led by Dr. Prasad Krishna, Director NIT Calicut.

The Centre for Women Welfare & Social Empowerment hosted a special session for women of all ages on "Empowering Women Through Yoga: Principles to Practice" by Dr. Smitha AV, Professor and Head of PNNM Ayurveda Medical College. The program was attended by about 25 participants, including NITC faculty, staff, students, and family members.

Empowering Women Through Yoga: Principles to Practice

Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Time: 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Venue: Conference Hall, Department of Architecture and Planning

Program Schedule:

1. 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM: Meditation Training Session led by Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT Calicut (This session will be held for three consecutive days, June 18-20, 2024)
2. 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM: Exclusive Yoga Session for Women of All Ages titled "Empowering Women Through Yoga: Principles to Practice" by Dr. Smitha AV, Professor and Head, PNNM Ayurveda Medical College

Registration: Registration is free for all participants. Please refer to the attached brochure for additional details and registration information.

Brochure

Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management organized by Center for Women and Social Empowerment (CWSE) in collaboration with Global Hunt Foundation

The Center for Women Social Empowerment (CWSE), NIT Calicut in collaboration with Global Hunt Foundation conducted a 'Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management' session for the female students of Spring Valley School on 14.06.2024. The main mission of this programme is to provide an awareness among the female students about maintaining a good menstrual hygiene and managing health properly. The school principal Ms.Shyni A and the CWSE Chairperson, Dr. S. Bhuvaneshwari provided the welcome address, followed by a talk on the biological process of menstruation in virtual mode by Mrs. Nithya, a CSR executive from Unicharm, India. Next to the talk by Mrs. Nithya, Dr. Indumathi Sathisaran from CWSE provided a talk on dos and don'ts during the menstrual period. As a last part of the program, interactive sessions with the students were conducted. The students actively participated in the session. Lastly, Dr. Ilanila, Vice Chairperson from CWSE and a student named Lakshmi. R of X std from Spring Valley ended the session with a vote of thanks

Prize Winners for the National Women Coding Competition for Entrepreneurship with SDGs 2023

Elocution competition for NITC students in association with Research Forum NITC