Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 8: The Gender Sensitisation Cell (GSC) from Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) organised a programme to mark the ‘International Women’s Day’ on March 8 at Yendurance Zone, Mangaluru. Anusha, welcomed the gathering with introductory remarks.

Dr Gladys R Colaco, secretary of GSC presented the programme report for the year 2024-25. The guest of honour, Dr Gangadhara Somayaji, registrar, Yenepoya (Deemed to be university), emphasised the need for gender equity.

The best woman employee award was presented by the dignitaries to Seema Latha, chief librarian, Yenepoya Degree College. The chief guest, Geetha Kulkarni, assistant commissioner of police, CCRB, Mangaluru city, highlighted on being vigilant towards cybercrime issues.

Dr Leena K C, convener, gender sensitisation cell, Yenepoya (Deemed to be university), presided over the programme and stressed for the need to embrace equity equally amongst both men and women for a better world.

The programme was witnessed by dignitaries, faculty coordinators, gender champions and student representatives from various institutions of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).

The inaugural programme was followed by thanksgiving and National Anthem. Subsequently, the student cultural programmes depicting the theme of the day followed.