Women’s Welfare/ Sexual Harassment Eradication Committee
Women are considered to be the strength of the family and the nation, and we are greatly concerned about their growth and contribution. So we must recognize the enormous potential of half of the world’s population – women. To enable them to reach their full potential, women must be free from discrimination, including the gender-based violence. In accordance with the guidelines issued by Supreme Court, UGC and as per the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013, it is necessary that the University/Institute/College must have a separate committee to deal with issues of gender based violence and gender sensitization programs. Women’s Welfare Committee (WWC) of our college is established to enhance understanding of academic/non academic issues related to women and to make the college campus a safe place for women students and staff.
I encourage you to read the guidelines given in the following links:
UGC-letter-Rajpatra Handbook GenderSensitization Statutory Regulations/norms of UGC/VTU/AICTE/ AJIET
Dr. Shantha Kumari. K.
Staff Incharge,
Women’s Welfare Committee
- To create a healthy environment in the campus where every women feels safe and self-confident without any problems related to gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
- To promote awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives that encourages and fosters a respectful learning and working environment.
- To create a conducive counselling environment and encourage girl students to discuss their problems with teachers without any hesitation.
- To promote a culture of respect and equality for female gender.
- To address the informal and formal complaints of any female employee or student and provide them with necessary guidance and support and to ensure the fair and timely resolution of the complaints.
- Every women in the campus feels safe and self-confident without any problems related to gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
- Awareness about sexual harassment is created through educational initiatives.
- A conducive counselling environment is created for girl students to discuss their problems with teachers without any hesitation.
- No informal or formal complaints are received by any member of the committee.
- To invite eminent personalities to give talks on various issues related to women.
- To conduct guest lectures, seminars, workshops, awareness programmes and other welfare activities in different areas such as legal, career and social aspects, to avoid involuntary sexual acts such as rape, inappropriate touching, groping or torture in a sexual manner.
- The Committee also will give the awareness on hygiene and will make sure of a healthy ambiance in and around the college.
- To provide them with the knowledge of their redressal of grievances.
- To provide Counselling services for female gender to share their problems.
The Committee commits to take the following steps to create awareness on women related issues and to eradicate sexual harassment.
- To ensure Women's safety in the campus, CCTV's are installed at different locations.
- The college has given provision for girl’s common room which is equipped with attached washroom and furniture where the girl students can sit and take rest.
- From each class, one girl representative is included as a member of the committee.
- Posters about the Committee are prepared and displayed in all general notice boards of the college.
Our committee is a functionary body which meets every month, and if required, emergency meeting will be called at any required time.
Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexually determined behaviour (whether directly or by implication) as:
- Physical contact and advances.
- A demand or request for sexual favours.
- Sexually coloured remarks.
- The Committee also will give the awareness on hygiene and will make sure of a healthy ambiance in and around the college.
- Showing pornography.
- Any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.
- Proper dress code should be followed. Body fit clothing, transparent or revealing outfits should be avoided.
- Harassment of any nature should be reported to the WWC members or higher authorities for redressal.
- Don’t travel with people that you don’t trust, go straight home from college and if you are going late, call your parents to avoid getting in trouble and keeping them from worrying.
- Don’t reveal personal information about yourself over the phone. If someone calls doing a survey or offering something, just tell them you are unable to answer their questions.
- Carry some emergency cash with you. Always have emergency contacts with you or in your device.
Regulation 1 :
Anyone found guilty of sexual harassment shall be punished in accordance with the service rules of the Higher Educational Institutions, if the offender is an employee.
Regulation 2 :If the respondent is a student, depending upon the severity of the offence, the Higher Educational Institution may -
- Withhold privileges of the student such as access to the library, auditoria, halls of residence, transportation, scholarships, allowances, and identity card;
- Suspend or restrict entry into the campus for a specific period;
- Expel and strike off name from the rolls of the institution, including denial of readmission, if the offence so warrants;
- Award reformative punishments like mandatory counselling and, or, performance of community services.
If the WWC concludes that the allegations made were false, malicious or the complaint was made knowing it to be untrue, or forged or misleading information has been provided during the inquiry, the complainant shall be liable to be punished as per the provisions of Regulation 1
- if the complainant happens to be an employee and as per the provisions of Regulation 2 given above, if the complainant happens to be a student.
| Name | Committee | Gender | Mobile Number | Office Number and E-mail Id |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shantha Kumari K, Hod , Dept. of Mathematics |
Coordinator | F | 9480025089 | 0824-2862217 shantha@ajiet.edu.in |
| Dr. Suman Kundapura, HOD, Dept. of Civil |
Member | F | -- | -- |
| Mrs. Divya A, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE |
Member | F | 9480671109 | 0824-2862203 divya@ajiet.edu.in |
| Ms. Nydile T N, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Physics |
Member | F | -- | -- |
| Ms. Namitha, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Mathematics |
Member | F | -- | -- |
| Mrs. Archana Priyadarshini, Asst. Prof, Dept. of ISE |
Member | F | -- | -- |
| Ms. Vedavati Bhandari, Asst. Prof, Dept. of CS |
Member | F | -- | -- |
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| Women Welfare Committee 2018-19 | Click Here |
Activities of the Committee from 2021-2024 :
International women’s day 2024
AJIET marked Women’s Day on March 11, 2024, with an event organized by the Women’s Welfare Committee (WWC) in Seminar Hall 1. The celebration featured a prayer by Ms. Janya Prasad, a welcome address by Womens Welfare Committee Coordinator Dr. Shantha Kumari K, and an inspirational speech by Dean Dr. P. Mahabaleshwarappa. The highlight was a speech by Dr. Ushaprabha Nayak, Co-Founder of Expert Group of Institutions, Mangaluru, who shared her journey and motivated students. The event also included a felicitation for Dr. Nayak and prize distributions for essay writing, collage making, and Mehendi design competitions. Ms. Keerthana delivered the vote of thanks, with Ms. Greeshma as the Master of Ceremony. The event celebrated women’s achievements and advocated for gender equality, inspiring all attendees.
International women’s day 2023
International women’s day 2023 : Women’s Day was celebrated in the AJIET on March 8, 2023, by holding an event in Seminar Hall 1. The event was organized by the Women's Welfare Committee (WWC), AJIET. The program started off by invoking God’s blessings with a meaningful prayer led by Ms. Panchami, a student of first-year ISE. The member of the Women’s Welfare Committee, Mrs. Divya, welcomed the gathering. The event was graced by Chief Guest Mrs. Komal Prabhu, Co-Proprietrix and COO of the Maharaja Group, Mangaluru. Mrs. Komal Prabhu narrated her childhood difficulties in her speech. She explained how her high school education is funded by giving tuition and babysitting and how she has grown her business after establishing Maharaja Family Restaurant in Mangalore in 2002. Now she is one of the best women entrepreneurs in the Mangalore region. She also advised girls to achieve higher education, the most powerful means of empowerment. The session was presided over by Principal, Dr. Shantharama Rai, who addressed the gathering and spoke on the Women’s Day theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality". Prizes were distributed to the winners of the essay writing and quiz competitions. Dr. Shantha Kumari K, Coordinator of Women's Welfare Committee, Principal Dr. Shantharama Rai, and Vice Principal Dr. Antony AJ felicitated the guest of honor. Ms. Keerthana, of first-year Computer Science and Engineering, proposed a vote of thanks. Ms.Risha Jesika Gonsalves, a student of 2nd year Information Science and Engineering, was the Master of Ceremony. The Women’s Day program was organized in the afternoon between 3.30 p.m. and 5p.m. The audience for the program was the women's teaching and non-teaching staff and all female students of AJIET, Mangaluru.
Self Defence Training
As a part of the Induction Program, The Women’s Welfare Committee of AJ Institute of Engineering Technology organized effective two hours of self-defence training for all first-year students on 12th November 2022 at 10.45 AM in seminar hall 3. The CEO and Founder of “Swaraksha for Women Trust®", Mangaluru, Mr.Karthik S Kateel, and his mother Mrs.Shobhalatha were the resource persons. The program was initiated with a welcome address and brief introduction about the resource persons by Dr.ShanthaKumari. K. The resource persons briefed the students on the basics of self-defence techniques, and guidelines about how to protect them from harassment. They demonstrated five techniques formulated by them on the basis of real incidents. Around 200 students benefited from these unique self-defence skills. Mrs.VishmithaShetty concluded the program by delivering a vote of thanks.
A programme on Menstrual hygiene for women
Women’s Welfare committee of AJ Institute of Engineering & Technology organized a special talk on ‘Menstrual hygiene for women’ for all the female students and staff members on 20/07/2022 at 3.40PM in Seminar Hall – I . Dr Samantha Mascarenhas, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Janardan Hospital, Kasargod was the resource person for the talk. Programme initiated with the Welcome address and brief introduction about the guest by Ms Sheel Monteiro, Dept. of Basic science and Humanities. Guest speaker Dr Samantha Mascarenhas discussed about the problems associated with menstrual hygiene along with good guidance to the students. It was a very insightful and informative session for all the students and staff members and most of the students clarified their doubts with speaker. Ms. Nidhi from first Year B.E. concluded the programme by delivering the vote of thanks.
International women’s day 2022
The Women’s Welfare Committee (WWC) of A.J. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru, celebrated International Women’s Day on March 11, 2022. The event began with a prayer by Ms. Dhanya and her team. Principal Dr. Shantharama Rai C. presided over the program, with Advocate and Notary Mrs. Kavitha Murugesh serving as the Chief Guest. Dr. SKK, Coordinator of the WWC, welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Murugesh addressed the audience, discussing workplace harassment and laws beneficial to women. In his presidential address, Dr. Rai congratulated all women and advocated for gender equality. The vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs. Vilma D’Souza, and Ms. Nidhi served as the Master of Ceremony.
International women’s day 2021
A.J. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru, celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, organized by the Women’s Welfare Committee (WWC). The event opened with vibrant dance and song performances, followed by a prayer led by Ms. Chaitrali. Principal Dr. Shantharama Rai C. presided over the event, and Dr. Prima Cheryl D’Souza from KMC, Mangaluru, served as the Chief Guest. Dr. D’Souza addressed the audience on combating gender discrimination and setting personal goals. The event included prize distribution for essay writing and collage-making competitions. The vote of thanks was given by Mrs. Divya, and Ms. Maanvi Anchan served as the Master of Ceremony. The program was coordinated by dedicated WWC members.
Activities of the Committee from 2016-2020 :
International women’s day on 8th March 2017
The Women’s Welfare Committee of A J Institute of Engineering and Technology has organized a special program to celebrate the International women’s day on 8th March 2017, in the college seminar hall at 3pm. Program began with the welcome dance, performed by Ms. Prashanthi Shetty. Dr. Shantharam Rai, Principal of AJIET welcomed the gathering. Ms. Adhya Rai introduced the guest to the audience. Dr. Ashajyothi Rai, Director of “Aasare Charitable Trust”, was the chief guest of the function. She addressed the students and faculty members with her enriching thought provoking wordings. She mainly highlighted on issues related to women and their impact on the society. The chairman of Women’s Welfare committee Dr.Shanthakumari.K, Department of Mathematics proposed vote of thanks and Ms. Zuha Waseem was the master of ceremony.
International women’s day on 8th March 2018
The Women’s Welfare Committee has organized a special program to celebrate the International women’s day on 8th March 2018, by arranging various competitions and a value added talk by Dr. Kavyashree K.B., HOD, Department of Clinical Phsycology, St. Agnes College, Mangaluru. Dr. Kavyashree spoke about “Mental health and its importance”. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the competitions in nail art, Rangoli,Paper dressing, Mehendi design and Flower arrangement.
Women’s Day was celebrated in AJIET on 30th March, 2019
Women’s Day was celebrated in AJIET on 30th March, 2019 by holding an event in the seminar Hall -1. The event was organised by the Women's Welfare Committee (WWC), AJIET. The programme started off by invoking God’s blessings with a meaningful prayer led by Ms. Anajana, student of 4th Semester Civil. The Chairman of Women’s Welfare Committee, Dr. Shantha Kumari K. welcomed the gathering. The event was graced by Chief Guest Mrs. Malini Hasbhavi, Sub Inspector, Kavoor Police Station, Mangaluru. She said that women victims of sexual harassment, dowry harassment and domestic violence have to report to the Women’s desk which encourages women to speak openly and comfortably about sensitive issues. Session was presided by Principal, Dr. Shantharama Rai, who addressed the gathering and spoke on Women’s Day theme “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change”. Dr. Sangeetha D M, Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, proposed vote of thanks. Ms. Varsha Shetty, student of 6th Semester Computer Science Engineering was the Master of Ceremony.
SIGNATURE COMPAIGN on 21/09/2019
Youth Against Rape is a community in India against Rape and Fake Rape Accusation. This community has some demands for betterment of Indian Society such as amendment of death penalty law against rape, punishment for females filing fake cases against men and new rules to provide victim & witness protection program. As a support for this mission, the Women’s Welfare Committee/Antisexual Harassment Committee of A. J. Institute of Engineering and Technology in association with Youth against Rape (DK) conducted “SIGNATURE COMPAIGN” on 21/09/2019, Saturday from 12PM to 1PM, near the reception counter. All staffs and students participated in this signature campaign.
Self-defence Workshop
The Women’s Welfare Committee of AJIET organized a self-defence workshop for all female students and staffs on 22nd February, 2020 at 11AM in seminar hall 3. The CEO and Founder of “Swaraksha for Women Trust®", Mangaluru, Mr Karthik S Kateel, who is also a karate expert, conducted the self-defence training. Along with his mother Mrs Shobhalatha, he explained various instances of harassment women face in the society by a stranger or a group of people and demonstrated five techniques on how women can find ways to tackle them. Explaining the organs to be targeted while fighting against such attacks he said: “Be smarter to understand the mindset of the attacker and select your move.”
