Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Jammu, has commenced its Gender Sensitization Workshop Series for the academic session 2026–27 to promote gender equality, awareness of women’s rights, and the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace.
The inaugural workshop was organised for students, staff and faculty members of the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) in the Seminar Hall of CDOE. The second workshop was held on October 13, 2026, for students, research scholars, staff and faculty members of the Department of Buddhist Studies.
Prof. Savita Nayyar, Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, was the resource person for the workshop. She elaborated on the concept of gender, the need for gender sensitization, and the importance of challenging gender stereotypes while promoting equality, mutual respect and inclusivity. Drawing upon real-life examples and contemporary social situations, she explained how gender-based discrimination continues to affect women across different spheres of life. She emphasised the need to ensure that women are aware of their rights, feel safe and have access to appropriate legal and institutional support.
Prof. Nayyar also discussed the relevant legal provisions concerning sexual harassment and underscored the importance of awareness, prevention and the creation of a safe and respectful environment in educational institutions. She explained the role of various redressal mechanisms, including the Local Complaints Committee (LCC) and the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), elaborating on their constitution, composition, timelines and functioning in educational institutions.
The resource person further explained the procedures and mechanisms for complaint redressal, with particular emphasis on online platforms and official channels available to women for reporting complaints. She introduced the Sexual Harassment electronic Box (SHe-Box), a Government of India initiative that enables women to register complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace, and explained how the portal can be accessed and used to seek assistance.
Earlier, the programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Reyaz Ahmed, Head, Department of Buddhist Studies, who welcomed the resource person and participants. He highlighted the importance of such initiatives in promoting gender sensitivity, equality and awareness among students and scholars, and in fostering a healthy, inclusive and equitable academic environment. He also expressed gratitude to the Centre for Women’s Studies and Prof. Savita Nayyar for organising the workshop and appreciated the Centre’s efforts towards promoting gender awareness.
The workshop was attended by a large number of students, staff and faculty members of the Department of Buddhist Studies. It was coordinated by Dr. Saranjit Kaur, faculty member, Centre for Women’s Studies. The proceedings were conducted by Mr. Aruna Tharanga, Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Buddhist Studies, who guided the programme through its various stages.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Rajesh Sharma, who expressed gratitude to Prof. Savita Nayyar for her valuable insights and appreciated the collaborative efforts of the Department of Buddhist Studies and the Centre for Women’s Studies in organising the workshop.
Among those present were Dr. Vivek Sharma, Dr. Ekta Kumari and Dr. Neeru Chaudhary, along with Ms. Esha Jamwal, Semi-Professional Assistant, Department of Buddhist Studies.
