Tezu, Feb 24: A day-long national conference titled “Issues and Challenges of Women Empowerment in 21st Century” sponsored by the National Commission for Women (NCW) was conducted on Monday here at the Indira Gandhi Government College participated by eminent Resource Persons and delegates from different parts of the country as well as key functionaries of Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW).
Delivering the welcome address, Principal, IGGC Dr. Kangki Megu expressed optimism the conference would go a long way in creating a good academic ambience in the institution, underscoring that the process of women empowerment in a tribal society like Arunachal Pradesh is primarily rooted in the state’s institutions. In order to make the process of women empowerment a sustainable one, he outlined the need for a viable women’s movement as well as enhancement of women literacy in state. Assistant Professor (English) Mikta Mansai coordinated the conference and highlighted its objectives outlining the need for a framework to address the emerging challenges of women empowerment.
Professor (Commerce), Dibrugarh University Dr. Ajanta Borogohain  Rajkonowar while delivering the keynote address emphasized the need for improving socio-economic, nutritional health and intellectual status of women with adequate constitutional safeguards. She pleaded for more women positions in power and entrepreneurship and also advocated dismantling of glass ceiling in existing social structure.  Making her presentations in technical session, Chairperson, APSCW Radhilu Chai outlined various strategies for empowering women in the 21st century. Dr. Debika Saha from North Bengal University analysed the theoretical contours from a feminist standpoint, while Dr. Ujithra Ponniah from TISS, Hyderabad discussed about women empowerment from the developmental perspective. Dr. Madhurima Goswami from  Tezpur University examined women studies in higher education system in India and the two research scholars from Nagaland University spoke on the role of women in agricultural development.  
Vote of thanks was delivered by Assistant Professors Dr. Padmawati Ongong and Dr. Tage Yama. IGGC PR 

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