Nari Shakti Vandan Fortnight 2026 Celebrated at Mahakaushal University | Women Empowerment Programme at MKU
Nari Shakti Vandan Fortnight 2026 Organised at Mahakaushal University
Mahakaushal University organised “Nari Shakti Vandan Fortnight 2026” in compliance with the directives of the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and the Madhya Pradesh Private University Regulatory Commission. The programme commenced with floral tributes to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. R. C. Mishra, Vice-Chancellor of the University, stated that the objective of the fortnight was to raise awareness among female students about important issues such as women’s empowerment, legal rights, cybersecurity, gender equality in the workplace, and financial literacy. He informed the gathering that various activities were being organised at the University as part of this initiative.
As part of the self-defence and physical empowerment activities, participants were to receive training in self-defence, martial arts, judo, karate, and taekwondo. In addition, women’s health experts were conducting haemoglobin screenings, providing nutritional counselling, and delivering lectures on mental health to promote the overall well-being, health, and self-confidence of participants.
Dr. Ram Prakash Choubey, Registrar of the University, highlighted the key provisions of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 (106th Constitutional Amendment). He explained that the legislation provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly. He further stated that one-third of the seats reserved for women would be allocated to women belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The reservation framework is linked to the delimitation process, and the reservation is предусмотрed to remain in effect for 15 years, with the possibility of extension as required.
Dr. Anjali Pandey highlighted the significance of the legislation, explaining that increased representation of women in legislative bodies could strengthen gender equality and enable women to play a more significant role in decision-making. She also discussed the anticipated implementation timeline in relation to the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
In her address, Ms. Rupali Mishra emphasised the significant contributions made by women to India’s freedom struggle and nation-building. She noted that Indian women have attained prominent leadership positions in public life, including the offices of President and Union Finance Minister, which is a matter of national pride.
The programme was conducted by Dr. Nimisha Tiwari. A large number of students, officers, and employees from various departments of the University attended the event, reflecting the University community’s enthusiastic participation in promoting women’s empowerment, equality, and awareness.
Mahakaushal University remains committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment that promotes the empowerment, safety, dignity, and holistic development of women.
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