GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, BAYAD
| Title of the Event/Program/Function | State-Level One-Day Seminar on "Gender Sensitization, Nutrition & POSH Awareness" under SETU (Sustaining Equality Through Universities/Colleges) Project |
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| Date and Time | 05-08-2026 Time: 09:00:00 |
| Venue | Seminar Hall, Government Arts, Commerce and Science College, Bayad |
| Organized by | SETU Cell, Government Arts, Commerce and Science College, Bayad in joint collaboration with Gender Resource Centre (GRC), Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Gujarat |
| Objective of the Program | To educate students on key issues related to gender discrimination, gender violence, and legal protection under women safety laws (including POSH - Prevention of Sexual Harassment). To raise awareness regarding health, nutrition, and wellness status among young women and students. To foster gender sensitivity, equality, and an inclusive academic environment across different streams of higher education. |
| Chief Guest/Invited Guests | Dr. Nayanesh Gadhavi – Expert on Gender and Development Dr. Vinod Movaliya – Expert on Gender Discrimination and Violence Shri Naresh Raval – Expert on Women Safety and Laws (POSH) Dr. Nayan Kothari – Expert on Nutrition and Health Status in Women |
| Number of Students Participants | 310 |
| Number of Faculty Participants | 15 |
| Summary of Proceedings | 0 |
| Mode of Feedback | Online Form (Pre- & Post-Seminar Assessment) and Oral Feedback |
| Total Feedback Received | 310 |
| Summary of Feedback | The student participants responded enthusiastically and expressed high appreciation for the interactive, inspirational technical sessions. They noted an increased understanding of legal safety frameworks (POSH), gender equality, and personal health/nutrition. |
| Outcome of the Event | Enhanced awareness among 310 participating students on legal safeguards against sexual harassment, women's rights, and safety laws. Improved understanding of gender mainstreaming, societal equality, and proper nutritional health practices among youth. Successful evaluation of baseline knowledge vs. post-session understanding via online pre/post testing. |
| Remarks | - |
| Report Prepared by | Dr.Pankaj Patel,Setu Co-ordinator |
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