Women Development Cell

In pursuance of the directions issued by the University Grants Commission and Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, the Nirma University has set up the Women Development Cell (WDC). The objective of the WDC is to provide and maintain a dignified, congenial working environment for women employees (including teaching, non-teaching and contractual workers) and students, where they can work, study and explore their potential to the fullest. They can approach the Women Development Cell in case of any grievance.

Objectives
To provide and maintain a dignified congenial working environment for women employees (including teaching, non-teaching and contractual workers) and students where they can work, study and explore their potential to the fullest, the WDC has been constituted at the Nirma University.

Roles and Functions

1. To sensitise all members of Nirma University community towards the Supreme Court
   and statutory mandate prohibiting gender discriminations and sexual harassment at the work place and encourage involvement through academic, cultural and outreach activities such as talks, seminars, workshops, community action, drama, street theatre,
   poster-making etc.
2. To provide for dialogue, discussion, and deliberation on woman’s rights and gender related issues. To encourage participation from NGOs and law enforcement agencies in this area
3. To become a resource centre for women and provide a forum for exchange of ideas
4. To review safety and security measures for female employees and girl students on the University campus.

Who can approach the WDC
Any employee including faculty, staff, contractual, temporary, casual and student of Nirma University can approach the WDC.

Members of Women Development Cell 

Contact

Ms A P Prashya
Member Secretary, Women Development Cell (WDC)
Assistant Registrar (PhD Section)
Email: phd.section@nirmauni.ac.in
Phone: 079-71652685