Report of Activities of Women Development cell for the year 2018 - 2019

   The first programme for this year by women cell was conducted on 28/07/2018. It was a self-defense training session piloted by the Police Department of Kerala. Ms Valsala and Ms Sinimol from MSP Malappuram headed the programme. They shared some basic tricks and tactics with the girls of our college to make them capable to face an emergency situation.

   A legal awareness class was set for the students on 19/09/2018. The session led by Adv. Shaney Nandakumar enlightened the students by sharing the basic ideas of Indian judicial system. It was highly informative as well as highly required one for the students.

   To make the students aware of their personal hygiene, a health awareness classs was given for the students. On 29/11/2018, Dr Shahida from Perinthalmanna Alshifa Hospital led the session. The focus was on breast cancer and other serious gynec diseases.

   International Women’s day was passionately celebrated on March 8 2019. Emerging artist and writer Ms Lijisha shared her experiences with the students. The eldest female staffs of the college were honoured. Reminding the theme for the day “time is now: rural and urban activists transform women’s lives” the teachers and the students exploited the platform which was exclusively set for them.

Report of Activities of Women Development cell for the year 2019 - 2020

   On 14/06/2019 awareness class was conducted by the teachers of WDC for the first year students on ‘Personal Hygiene’.

   Mehendi Fest was channeled by WDC of our college on 08/08/2019 as a part of Ramadan celebrations. 28 teams were participated in it. Ms Reshma and MS Juleena of St. Joseph’s School Puthanangadi judged the event. Harsha and Sumithra of 5th Economics and Fida Sherin and fathima Shahana of 5th Economics bagged first and seconf positions respectively.

   With the help of Kerala Kaumudi newspaper WDC initiated a seminar on women safety on 29/08/2019 for first year students. Nilambur Ayisha, cine artist and social activist was the chief guest of the programme. The class was led by senior psychologist Ms Sameena Shibu. Kerala Kaumudi unit chief K.N Suresh Kumar and Women Cell CI in charge Eliyamma T.v honoured the programme with their presence.

   First time ever in the history of St Mry’s college, a sports meet was piloted exclusively for the girl students of the college. Adventure games, cricket, tug of war were the events of the meet. Girls who were grouped into four houses enthusiastically participated in the events and made this new venture a great success. Surya Sankar of 5th semester English became the player of the match. Blue house and White house bagged the first and second prize respectively in tug of war. White and Blue houses were the winners in adventure games. Rose house became the champions of cricket.

   An entire day was dedicated for the girls of the college to perform their skills in culinary arts and crafts. The programme on February 14 was inaugurated by college Principal Rev. Fr Denny Cholappillil and was successfully accomplished by the active participation of 15 teams in food fest and 4 teams in crafts fest. Students were given a chance to sell the items made by them.

Empowering Students: Women's Development Cell Initiatives 2024-2025

Fostering a Safe, Healthy, and Empowered Campus Community

• The Women's Development Cell of St. Mary's College Puthanangadi is dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering environment for all students.

• Our 2024-2025 program focused on providing essential resources, educational workshops, and wellness initiatives relevant to today's challenges.

• We are committed to promoting gender equality, health awareness, and personal development.

   Health and Safety Initiatives

On July 19th, 2024, at 1:30 PM, the Women's Cell was inaugurated in the college auditorium with Ms. Sherin Hamza, featuring cultural performances, followed by the provision of fully equipped sick room facilities and the installation of a sanitary napkin vending machine for student health and safety.

   Educational and Awareness Programs

On November 25th, 2024, at 12:30 PM, the Women's Cell hosted an essential orientation on Women & Hygiene in the college auditorium. Ms. Remya Rajan, a Jr. Public Health Nurse, led the session, providing crucial information and promoting healthy practices among students.

   Women's Self-Defense Training

On April 3rd and 4th, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the college auditorium hosted a vital Women's Self-Defense Training program. Led by Asst. Sub Inspectors K. Valsala and Soniya Mable, the session focused on developing practical skills and bolstering confidence, empowering students with essential personal safety techniques.

   Cancer Awareness Seminar

On Friday, February 14th, 2025, at 12:00 PM, the seminar hall hosted a Cancer Awareness Seminar led by Mr. Vipin Vasudevan. Alongside, the Women's Cell conducted Constitutional Literacy Awareness Programs, educating students on their legal rights and responsibilities, promoting informed and empowered citize

Report of Activities of Women Development cell for the year 2020 - 2021

   Bienvenue- Introducing Women Cell

On 02/12/2020 , a webinar was organized and conducted by the faculty members of WDC on the topic - Bienvenue- Introducing Women Cell for first year UG and PG students. The main moto of that program was to introduce WDC to students , the need of WDC in every colleges and the functioning of WDC in St Mary’s College. The Platform of Webinar was zoom meet and there were 310 participants including students and teachers.

   The Magic of Ayurveda - A talk on Ayurvedic Home remedies

WDC organized a 2 day Webinar on “The Magic of Ayurveda “. The topic was A Talk on Ayurvedic home remedies. The resource person was DR. Akila Devi , who is an Ayuvedic doctor practicing in Shanthi Herbals and Chandhu Memorial Vaidhyasala. We divided the total girls in our college in to two groups and conducted the webinar for first group on 04/12/2020 and for the second group on 05/12/2020. The webinar was very effective because Dr Akila devi prescribed ayurvedic remedies for all the basic problems related to girls.

   Competition - Christmas Celebration

As a part of entertainment , WDC organized a competition related to Christmas celebration .

List of competitions included,

Solo Carol Song

Bottle Art

Cake Designing

Brochure Desiging

Photography

This was a great opportunity for all students to show their individual talent. Certificates were awarded for those students who got first place

Other observations if any;

The Women Cell in St Mary’s college has planned to make an Ayurvedic garden in the college campus using terrace cultivation of Medicinal and Herbal plants. A subcommittee of women development cell comprising 12 teachers and 30 students has been formed.

On International Women’s day – 8th march 2020 , our WDC is going to conduct a program organized by AMAI PERINTHALMANNA AREA VANITHA COMMITTEE about INSPIRING FUTURE: Accomplishment and Challenges of women. The program will include Awareness classes, Quiz competitions , Debate and much more.