USTM Celebrates International Women’s Day with Empowering Initiatives
9th Mile, Khanapara, Ri Bhoi, March 8, 2025: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) today observed International Women’s Day with great fervor, as various departments organized special events to honor and empower women.
The Centre for Gender Studies and the Department of Economics jointly celebrated Women’s Day with an empowering session dedicated to the housekeeping staff of USTM. The session, themed “Self-care Matters: Prioritizing Women’s Health & Financial Literacy,” focused on promoting well-being and financial awareness among women.
The Department of Social Work hosted a special session on the theme “Celebrating Her Rights: Empowerment of Women in India.” The session was conducted by Smti. Felicita Majaw, Former Member of the Meghalaya State Women Commission and Former English Lecturer at Nongstoin College, who shared valuable insights into women’s rights and empowerment in India.
The Department of Computer Science conducted an outreach program titled “Celebrating the Strength and Stories of Women: Honoring a Lifetime of Wisdom and Experience.” The event took place at Sampriti Hewa Foundation, Bhetapara, Guwahati, where students engaged with women to acknowledge their resilience and contributions to society.
On this occasion, the Department of Physiotherapy organized a day-long Free Physiotherapy Camp exclusively for women, providing essential health consultations and promoting physical well-being.
The Department of Commerce held an outreach program on “Women’s Health and Hygiene” at Assisi School, Noksikgittim, Ri Bhoi, where female students received awareness sessions and sanitary pad distributions. USTM faculty members visited the school and felicitated Sister Alphonsa, Head Teacher of Assisi School. A session on women’s health and hygiene was conducted by Dr. Trishna Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Prasuti Tantra and Stree Roga, IA Ayurvedic Medical College. Additionally, the department hosted a talk on “Women’s Empowerment through Banking and Financial Inclusion,” with Ms. Pubali Hazarika, Senior Manager, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Guwahati, as the resource person.