Women's Cell - Functions and Composition

Bhavya Women’s Cell

The College has established a Women Cell in the college campus for the women faculty,

staff and girl students, to enhance understanding of issues related to women and to make

the college campus a safe place for them. With an aim of creating awareness of their rights

and duties the cell organizes and participates in seminars, talks and also takes up women’s

issues and problems. It also provides a platform for women to share their experiences and

views regarding their status in the society and to suggest ways to improve and empower

themselves. Aiming at intellectual and social upliftment of the female students, the cell

stands for facilitating women’s empowerment through guest lectures, seminars, awareness

programmes life skill training programmes, entrepreneur training and other welfare

activities.

Objectives – These are to serve the Women faculty and students of college.

To enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of women students, faculty and staff in the

college. To promote intellectual and cultural activities for overall personality development

of student. To develop critical thinking ability of women students such that it enhances

decision-making ability. To enable women to make informed choices in areas like

education, employment and health especially reproductive health. To enhance their

participation on an equal footing in all areas.

The coordinator of this club is Dr. P Naga Padma - Department of Micro Biology

Members of the Cell:-

Mrs.V.R. Manjula - Department of Electronics & Physics

Dr.Y. Maduri Srinivas - Department of Management Studies

Dr. V.Venu Madhav - Department of Management Studies

Mrs. Parveen Khan - Department of Commerce

Mrs. P.V.Ajitha - Department of Commerce

Mrs. S.Jaya Lakshmi - Department of Computer Science

Ms. Ankitha Nagra - Department of Commerce

Mrs. B.Divya Rekha - Department of Computer Science

Mrs. Y.Vijayalaxmi - Department of Commerce

Activities 2017-2018

Orange Day Activity from 30th November to 7th December

Schedule for Orange Day celebrations 2017-2018

• November 20-Introduction – Abihsek introduced about the programme • Nov-21-Circular and Announcement

• Nov-22-Rally • Nov-23-Digital poster presentation • Nov-24-Assembly program(singing)

• Nov-25 Orange day celebrations - • Sale of Orange ribbon

• Display of digital posters • Nov-27 - School program • Nov-28 - Junior college

• Nov-29- Local Area Rally • Dec-1- Flash mob

• Dec-4-6 – Poems/slokas and songs in different languages on the theme : Women • Dec 7 – Street Play

Orange day celebrations were conducted from 25th November to 7th December to

exemplify the respect and love towards women. The programme also involved diversified

activities on these days to spread the awareness of women empowerment, their roles

and achievements. Students recited poems and sang songs in different languages in the

assembly to inspire all students.

On 20th– Abihsek introduced about the programme in the assembly.

On 21st – Circular and announcement about the whole schedule of the programme was

done in all classes by two volunteers.

Orange Day Rally on 22nd November 2017

BHAVYA , The Women's Cell of the college is observing ORANGE DAY , Which is observed

Worldwide to fight against the atrocities against women. The male students of the college

gave it a thunderous start by organising a Rally . The rally was flagged off by the principal,

Prof. Y Ashok.The boys participated in large numbers and raised slogans. The spirited

students started the rally on the premises and moved through the streets of Defence

colony around the campus. This gesture of the boys was proudly acknowledged and

applauded by the women students and staff. There was participation by 134 students and 6

Staff .A series of events have been lined up over the next few day.

Orange Day activity 23rd

Students had digital poster presentation competition. All male students from B.Com and

B.Sc streams actively participated. There were 18 students in the competition where each

poster was presented by two boys. The first and second prizes were won by Shubham and

Hussian of B.Com 1D and Sravan Kumar of MSCs and B.Datta Sainath of MECs

respectively.

Orange Day activity 24th

There was singing of songs by 2 students in the Assembly in sanskrit and telugu

languages on the aspect of women.

International day against Atrocities on women- Orange Day activity 25th

On the 25th of Nov which actually is earmarked for being observed as the International

day against Atrocities on women. The male students and male staff enthusiastically

contributed for a cause. The students and staff purchased the orange bands as mark of

their participation in the movement. There was participation by 200 boys, 20 male staff

and 20 volunteers including NSS students. The volunteers went around the campus and

encouraged the students to raise their voices against injustice. The Principal and the faculty

were joyous and also contributed to the cause. On the same the digital posters were

displayed to create more awareness among students who responded well.

Orange Day activity 27th - At Ramakrishna Vidyalaya

On 27th November as part of orange day celebrations, Bhavya the women’s cell has taken

initiative to motivate school children from class 8th to 12th. An awareness programme

about atrocities on women was conducted at Bhavan’s Sri Rama Krishna Vidhyalaya. The

programme started with an enthusiastic and captivating speech on women harassment

issues by Adnan and Shivam of B,Com 2h1 which gathered the attention of school

children. The school principal, and other faculty members appreciated the efforts of the

students. School students indicated their support for the cause of Orange day by

purchasing the orange ribbons in huge number. Both boys and girls purchased the orange

ribbons, 750 students purchased enthusiastically. There was participation by 10 college

volunteers including NSS students and 5 women cell members.

Orange Day activity 28th November 2017- At Junior college

On 28th Nov 2017 the students of BVC reached out to our sister institution Shri Aurobindo

Junior College to convey the Orange Day message . Mr. Adnan of B.Com II gave a strong

message on fighting against atrocities on women. He ignited the young minds and

encouraged them to join for the cause. The Principal, staff and students of Shri Aurobindo

participated in the program with great fervor and also contributed by purchasing the

Orange bands. A total of 250 students purchased ribbons as mark of their support for the

cause. Mrs. Ajitha , Ms.Ankita Nagra. Dr. Madhuri Srinivasan and Mrs.Manjula

accompanied the students in the endeavor. They were helped by 10 college volunteers

which included NSS students also.

Orange Day Rally 29th November 2017

On 29th the college students conducted a rally, where 200 students from various classes,

10 volunteers and 5 staff members joined the rally and made it successful. The rally was

flagged of by the principal Prof. Y. Ashok. It started from college campus to Vayupuri,

Bharani colony, Neredmet X roads and ended back in the college. Both girls and boys

energetically participated in the rally by shouting slogans.

On 30th November- Sanskrit sloka was recited by Sabha Anjum from B.Sc MPCS 1b.

Orange Day activity 1st December

There was flash mob by the college students at Vivek Bharati Stage on the theme

“WOMEN CENTRIC FORMS” .The programme was for 20 minutes in which 15 students both

boys and girls participated.

On 1st December -Hindi slokas were recited by Kumari Neelam and Manisha Pandey

of B.Sc life science 2nd year. A song on mother was sung by Sairam of B.Com 3h.

On 4th December -Telugu poems were recited by Laxmi Lavanya and Sahithi of B.Sc

2nd year.

On 5th December English song was sung by Chirag of BA 3rd year.

On 6th December –Three students recited a poem and sung songs in French.

Orange Day activity 7th December

There was a street plays at Science Quadrangle on themes like women protection, laws

pertaining to this aspect in India and domestic violence. There was participation by three

boys and 19 girls. The programme was well appreciated by both staff and students of the

college. Ms Ankita Nagra took the whole initiative for the programme and she was

supported by other women cell members.

Mehendi Mela on 6th July 2017

Bhavya the Women cell organized Mehendi Mela event in the college on 6th July 2017.

Mehendi application during telugu calendar month of Aashadam has traditional and also

scientific significance. Around 70 students from all the streams and more than 30 faculty

members participated in the event and applied beautiful and attractive Mehendi designs

and Tattoo's on their hands. The material used was both mehendi cones and paste of

mehendi leaf.

International Yoga Day Celebration, 2017 at Bhavan’s College

Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri, joined the worldwide celebration of

International Yoga Day on June 21, 2017 at the Vivek Bharati Auditorium in the

college. It was a mega celebration, where all the students and teaching faculty of the

college participated.

The program started with the Bhavan’s Prayer and incantation of verses from the Rig Veda

. The students were enlightened about the benefits of Yoga. The whole college

reverberated with the soulful music and chanting of OM mantra. The students

enthusiastically participated and performed numerous Asanas. There was a parallel

running commentary on the benefits of those Asanas. Students from all streams

participated . There was active participation by 1500 students, 120 NCC students, 75 NSS

students and 100 staff members.

Yoga practice enables us to attain a holistic well being of mind, body and soul. There is a

need to discover a sense of blissful harmony of one’s own self with the outside world.

The Program was organised by the active initiative of Bhavya- the women’s cell, the NCC

and NSS units and supported by the Bhavan’s Centre for Excellence.

The program ended with a pledge undertaken by the students to make yoga an integral

part of their life.

Activities 2016-2017

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY - 3K Run:

Bhavya, the Women Cell in collaboration with NCC and NSS Unit of the College conducted

a 3K run on 8th March 2017 on the occasion of International Women’s Day for the

awareness of “ Towards the world of equals ”. More than 200 students participated in the

event and made the program successful.

Women's Cell Nutritious Food Stall:

Bhavya, the Women’s Cell presented a Nutritious Food Stall on 31st December 2016 to

acquaint everyone especially students with nutritious traditional foods, to create an

awareness about these in a world of junk foods. Both UG and PG students actively

participated and presented different kinds of food like sprouts, fruits with honey, fruit

juices with faluda, bajraladdu etc. There was a good response from both students and

faculty.

Bhavanotsav-2016: Bhavya, conducted two events on a common theme – Women

as role Models for this occasion.

1. Poster presentation on Women as Role model has been conducted on the 28th

December 2016 as a part of Bhavanostav-2016 activity from 11am to 12:00 noon in

room no. 105. There was active participation both from Bhavan’s and other colleges. The

total participation was 33 students and 4 teams were from other colleges. Few boys took

part in the event. Poster presentation on successful women like Kiran Majumdar, Mother

Teresa, Indira Gandhi, Jayalalitha etc., had enlightened the audience.

2. A Fancy dress competition was conducted on stage with a good number of participants .

Students presented themselves by dressing up as Rani Jhansi Bai, Medha Patkar, Sarojini

Naidu, Madame Curie and impressed the crowd.

Value Added Course Report

Bhavya, the Women's Cell organized a value added course on Quilling art for 5 days from

2nd December 2016 to 9th December.

A total of 10 students registered for the course and were trained by student instructors on

basic quilling shapes, jewellery, greeting cards, wall hangings, and micro quilling art. At the

end of the course the students exhibited their talents and received appreciations from

faculty members.

Women's Cell Nutritious Food Stall:

Bhavya, the Women’s Cell presented a Nutritious food Stall on 3rd December 2016 to

spread awareness among the present generation about the nutritious food and its values.

Many students and faculty utilized the opportunity and tasted various food items and were

inspired to try out the recipes. Food items like Bajra, wheat Laddoo, sprouts and various

natural fruit juices added attraction to the stall. The programme turned out to be a great

hit.

Orange Day Celebrations-2016

The women’s cell of the college conducted Orange Day campaign on 25th November, 2016.

Orange Day is a day to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and

girls. As a part of this celebration various students spoke on equality, women

empowerment and the White ribbon movement along with various rights a woman has and

the laws made to protect them.

On 21st November, a student, Kevin, a student spoke on women empowerment.

With his speaking skills, he managed to captivate the audience throughout his entire

speech beautifully bringing out the current mindsets of people. On 22nd November, Bennel

P. Wilson spoke on the events leading to amendments in the Criminal Law as well as

various sections in the act that provides remedy to the women victimized under sexual

harassment and other forms of abuse they face. On 23rd November, Atreya spoke about

the White Ribbon Movement, various ways in which common folk can help make the society

a better and safer place for women to live in. On 24th November, Rahul made all the male

students take an oath to protect all women in need of help to their utmost capability. On

November 25th, most of the male students wore orange or white shirts to show their

support for the movement. Along with this all of the male students had pinned an orange

ribbon to their shirts to further support it. Later there was a poster presentation in which

around 15 students presented innovative posters which were displayed at the commerce

block. These posters and the initiative taken by the women’s cell was greatly appreciated

by the Principal and other faculty members.

Out Reach Programme 2016

Bhavya, the women’s cell of the college organized a two day outreach programme on

27th and 28th July, 2016 at Z.P girls High School, Malkajgiri.

The students were taught to prepare greeting cards, jewellery with hand paper and quilling

paper designs using different aids. All the students participated with good interest and

enthusiasm.

Volunteers of women’s cell taught the students of all the three sections of 9th standard.

The programme was designed to improve the artistic skill of students. Sreesudha and

SreePradha from B.Com 2nd year as volunteers guided the school students to create

attractive designs using quilling.

Skill Enhancement Programme.

Bhavya, the women’s cell of the college organized a skill enhancement program for 8th

and 9th class students on 6th August 2016 at Nimmagadda Anandamma Memorial Girls

school (The school in AP and Telengana which provides free education in english medium).

More than 50 students were trained in artificial flower making and quilling art. The students

enthusiastically participated and Manasa, and exhibited their talents. Jyothiverma of B.Sc

Final year and Sai Gayathri of Msc 1st year trained the Students.

Mehendi Day Celebrations:

Bhavya, the Women cell in an effort to implement holistic methodologies for an overall

development of students organized a western and Arabic mehendi day event in the college

on 29th & 30th July 2016. Mehendi is one such trade which helps one to prep up oneself

and to involve more in ones traditional culture.

On both the days around 175 students from all the streams and more than 50 faculty

members participated in the event and had their hands applied with beautiful and attractive

mehendi, tattoo's and calligraphy designs were also displayed.

SELF DEFENCE PROGRAMME – 2015

Women’s cell and NCC units (12/2coy 2(A)Bn NCC, Secunderabad group) jointly organized

a workshop for girl students on “Self Defence”.

This programme was organized as part of “Gender sensitization Programme” which was

held from 18th to 22nd August 2015 at Dr.T.S.Thakore auditorium BSRKV Sainikpuri.

Col Lokesh Saxena (Armd) SQDN NCC Secunderabad group was the resource person for

this workshop.

The following NCC Cadets volunteered as demonstrators:

JUO Surbhi Sharma

JUO Cadet Raghuveer Raval

SGT Cadet Abdul Naseer

CDT Swathi

On an approximate 60 students registered for the programme and 30-35 students attended

this workshop.

Dr. Naga Padma coordinator of the women’s cell initiated the programme.The other

members of the women’s cell and NCC unit supervised the session. As part of the

workshop, girl students were taught on the following aspects:

Objective of self defence

Self defence techniques

Common threats

Protection strategy from single and multiple attackers

Using body parts as weapons

How to identify the attackers

The programme concluded with an address to the students by Col Lokesh Saxena and was

presented with a memento as a token of appreciation.

Report on Liquid embroidery and fabric painting.

The Women’s Cell of the college organized a short term training course in Liquid

embroidery and fabric painting. The short course was organized from 11th to 15th August

2015 with the help of Pidilite industries. There was no course fee but an amount of Rs. 500

was collected for the material. It was conducted in room number 21 from 3.30-4.30 PM.

The course was coordinated by Dr.P.Naga Padma of Microbiology department. There were

more than 20 participants in this course. Students, faculty and college office staff actively

participated. Different techniques in painting like warli, fabric painting, tie and dye, shading

techniques, mirror work etc., were taught using different materials of pidilite industries.

Bhavanotsav-2015

Poster presentation on Women Entrepreneur was conducted on the 11th September

2015 as a part of Bhavanostav-2015 activities from 11:00am to 12:00 noon in room no.

108. There was active participation from both Bhavan’s and other colleges. The total

participation was 38 students and all were from Bhavan’s college. Few boys have taken

part in this event. Posters have enlightened the audience about successful Women

entrepreneurs like Kiran Majumdar etc.

Report on Warli Pot painting

Warli pot painting competition was conducted on the 11th of September 2015 as a part of

the Bhavanostav 2015 activities from 12:00 noon to 1 pm in the corridor of MBA Block.

The total participation was 9 students and all of them were from Bhavan’s college.

“Safety and Security of Women” Programme by SHE TEAMS 13-02-2015

The Cyberabad police organised a talk by Mrs. Rama Rajeshwari DCP on a very sensitive

topic “offence to women”. The major step taken by the Chief Minister, K.Chandrashekher

Rao for the safety of women in the form of SHE TEAMS was put forth, a very novel idea of

protecting women from eve teasing and crime against them. Mrs. Rama Rajeshwari DCP

was accompanied by the Neredmet police inspector Mr. Chandrababu and her team.

Hair Styling Competition and Handy Crafts Exhibition Yuvamahotsav-30th &31st

December 2014

As a part of Yuvamahotsav activities the Women’s Cell organized a Bridal Hair styling

competition and handicrafts exhibition. There was an active participation from students of

different courses. Different hairstyles were presented by the students in a colourful and

fashionable manner. In the handicrafts exhibition impressive paintings, varieties of

handmade crafts made out of news paper, used plastic materials, paintings on fabric were

displayed.

Poster Presentation on “Women Rights” 27-08-2014

Poster presentation on Women’s Right was conducted on day-1 of Bhavanostav-2014

There was active participation both from Bhavan’s and other colleges. The total

participation was 40 students. Students from Kasturba Gandhi College, Keshav Memorial

College and St. Ann’s College had participated in the event. Few boys took part too in this

event. Posters on Women’s depicted in the form of beautiful charts using clips from

newspaper etc., enlightened the audience.

Highlights:

A poster unveiled the fact that in a city like Vatican, women are still not allowed to

vote.

Constitutional provisions for protection of a girl child.

Created awareness on women rights by gangs like “Gulabi gang”.

Statistical data on condition of women in different countries.

Workshop on “Self Defence for Women” 21st – 26th July 2014

Women’s cell and NCC units (12/2coy 2(a)Bn NCC, Secunderabad group) jointly organized

a workshop for girl students on “self Defence”

The workshop was organized as part of “Gender sensitization Programme” .It was held

from 21st July 2014 to 26th July 2014 from 3pm to 5pm at Dr.T.S.Thakore auditorium

BSRKV Sainikpuri.

Col Lokesh Saxena (Armd) SQDN NCC Secunderabad group was the resource person for

this workshop.

The following NCC Cadets had volunteered as demonstrators

APSW/12/10568 SUO L.Surbhi Sharma

APSW/12/10570 SUO N.Sandhya Rani

APSW/13/10591 Cadet Raghuveer Raval

APSW/13/10621 Cadet Abdul Naseer

Nearly 90 students attended this workshop.

Dr. Naga Padma coordinator of the women’s cell initiated the programme. The other

members of the women’s cell and NCC unit supervised the session. During the period of

workshop girl students were taught on the following aspects

Objective of self defence

Self defence techniques

Common threats

Protection strategy from single and multiple attackers

Using body parts as weapons

How to identify the attackers

The programme concluded with an address by Principal Prof. Y Ashok and

Mrs.Niraimathi, Head Department of Physics and Electronics presented a memento to the

resource person as a token of appreciation.

Value added course Mehendi 04-08-14

As a part of Women’s Cell activities, the college had organized a short term training course

in Mehendi for 10 days from 4th August 2014 to 18th August 2014 the course was taught

by the Ms. Sheela (alumni) who won many intercollegiate prizes in various Mehendi

competitions. A total of 18 students registered and attended the course. The students were

taught basic strokes, simple designs, various traditional designs and many Bridal Mehendi

designs, the classes were very interesting and interactive.

Artificial Flower Making

The Women’s Cell organized a short term training course in Artificial Flower Making. The

course was organized for 10 days from 4th to 18th August 2014. There was an active

participation from students. The artificial flower making course was coordinated by

Dr.P.Naga Padma of Microbiology department. There were 9 participants. Different

materials were used in flower making. The flowers were arranged in flower pots and

baskets. The prepared flowers were also arranged, exhibited and also put for sale by

students at the end of the course.

Training course Artificial Flower making for staff 02-04-14

As part of Women’s Cell activities, the college organized a short term training course in

Artificial Flower Making. The course was organized for 4 days from 2nd to 7th April 2014.

There was active participation from staff. The artificial flower making course was

coordinated by Dr.P.Naga Padma of Microbiology department. There were 11 staff

members from the college. Different materials were used in flower making. The flowers

were arranged in flower pots and baskets.

Guest Lecture by Dr. Ms Mahtab S. Bamji

Women’s Cell organized a Guest lecture on 15th March 2014 Title : “ While economists

debate, can scientists show the way to nutrition security for India” by Dr.Ms

Mahtab S.Bamji, INSA Honorary Scientist.

Handicrafts Exhibition – Yuvamahotsav 2013

As part of Women’s Cell activities, the college had organized a handicrafts exhibition at

Bhavanotsav 2013 in the month of December on 30 th and 31st. there was an active

participation from students of different courses and research scholars. Impressive

paintings, varieties of handmade crafts made out of news paper, used plastic materials,

embroidery on sarees, paintings on fabrics were displayed. The handicrafts exhibition was

coordinated by the Women’s cell coordinator Dr.P.Naga Padma.

Handicrafts Exhibition – Yuvamahotsav 2012

As part of Women’s Cell activities, the college has organized a handicrafts exhibition at

Yuvamahotsav 2012 in the month of December. There was an active participation from

students of different courses and research scholars. Impressive paintings, varieties of

handmade crafts made out of news paper, used plastic materials, embroidery on sarees,

paintings on fabrics were displayed. The handicrafts exhibition was coordinated by the

Women’s cell coordinator Dr.P.Naga Padma.

Artificial Flower Making and Mehendi

As part of Women’s Cell activities the college organized a short term training course in

Mehendi and Artificial Flower Making. The course was organized for 4 days from 4th to 8th

February. There was active participation from both students and staff. The artificial flower

making course was coordinated by Dr.P.Naga Padma of Microbiology department. There

were 13 participants in this course, which included school and college students and also

college office staff. Mehendi course was coordinated by an M.Sc microbiology final year

student Masooma Begum. A total number of 10 students both from school and college

enrolled for this.

Guest Lecture by Dr.Srinivas Chakravarthy.

Women’s Cell organized a Guest lecture on 4th February 2011

Title : “ Breast cancer awareness” by Dr. .Srinivas Chakravarthy, MD,DM Oncology

from Apollo Hospital. All the girl students and women staff attended the lecture.