M. Mohan Alva, Chairman of the Alva Education Foundation, stated that gender equality brings a sense of harmony and integrity to society, and that education alone is the path to women's empowerment.
He was addressing at the Vidyagiri campus in Moodbidri, where the Women's Development Cell of Alva's College hosted a felicitation session for women scientists in research to commemorate International Women's Day.
Dr. Alva praised women's contributions in the fields of research, education, healthcare, science, and technology in the country. “The roles played by women in the process of Nation building are often undermined due to ignorance, superstitions etc,” he said.
On the occasion, five female researchers were honoured: Beena Antony, professor, Department of Microbiology, Father Muller Medical College, A Veena Shetty, professor and research coordinator of Microbiology, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte, Bharati P, assistant professor, Department of Microbiology, University College, Mangaluru, Rekha P.D, Director, Yenepoya Research Institute, and Mamatha Ballal, professor, Department of Microbio.
On the occasion, a magazine cover titled 'Athena-Women of Impact' was also issued.
Current Issue
Most Viewed
- 1 Talented Indian Female Actors Who Also Moonlight as Successful Producers
- 2 7 Indian Female Podcasters You Must Know About
- 3 7 Powerful Independent Indian Women Journalists Who are Voices of Change
- 4 Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh: The Creative Mind Behind Netflix India's Popular Shows
- 5 7 Most Influential Women Educators India has had over the Years
- 6 11 Breakthrough Female Faces Ruling the Indian OTT Platforms
- 7 8 Timeless Female Indian Classical Dancers & their Legacy
- 8 Women's Health Startup HerMD Closing Doors Amid Industry Challenges
- 9 Real Meets Reel: A List of 11 Indian Movies based on Real Women
- 10 Rasha Hassan: A Visionary Leader On A Mission To Transform Dubai's Real Estate Landscape
- 11 5 Indian Women-led IPOs You Must Know About
- 12 11 of the Most Iconic 21st Century Women to become "The First Indian Woman"
- 13 India's 7 Funniest Women Stand-Up Comics You Must Follow
- 14 Aparna Purohit : Leading India's Most Popular OTT Platforms
- 15 How Leaders Can Balance Risk & Innovation in Today's Banking Landscape
- 16 Dr. K. Shilpi Reddy: Sculpting Healthier Futures For The Next Generation With Reforms In Obstetrics Care
- 17 Sylvia Dcosta: A Visionary Business Leader Pushing The Limits And Setting High Professional Standards
- 18 Top 5 All-Rounder Women Cricketers of India
- 19 How Tata AIA is Empowering Women with Insurance That Understands Their Needs
