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Women Development Cell

Conveners: Dr. Gayatri Agarwal & Prof. Samira Sayed

Self Defence Techniques (August 06 – 08, 2019)

The rst activity conducted by the Women Development Cell in the academic year was a 3- day
Self-Defence Workshop.. The Guest Trainer was alumnus, Swastik Pitale who along with his
assistants Manu Bhattrai, Mahima Kanabar, Joginder Parmar and Govind Rawal
demonstrated various types of kicks, blocks as well as attacks which might be faced in real life
situations. Each move was explained in detail and in sequential order. Instruction was also
given for defence against an assortment of knife attacks. The Trainer also guided the
participants in doing routine exercises such as push ups, squats, stretching etc. in the correct
manner to strengthen the body and to improve agility. The interactive, informative and

thoroughly enjoyable workshop had a gratifying response of over 200 women students.

Digital Literacy for Women (January 10, 2020)

Maharashtra State Commission for Women in collaboration with K.P.B. Hinduja College of
Commerce, Mumbai successfully organized a Workshop on 'Digital Literacy for Women' which
was attended by over 250 women students, faculty and non-teaching staff members.

Growing dependence on cyberspace; increasing threats to cyber security and unavoidable
dependency on digital services, tools, and applications have made digital literacy a necessity
in current times. Maharashtra State Commission for Women has extended special assistance
and support and has devised an appropriate framework to create a cyber-safe world for

college students.

Principal Dr. Minu Madlani in her inaugural address said that an effective incident response
plan to prevent and mitigate cyber-attacks was the need of the hour. Ms. Rupali Kapse, the
Trainer for the session shared her expertise and experience with an engaged audience

“Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve
the impossible.” (M. C. Escher) 36
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