Women Development Cell
About Cell
The Women Development Cell (WDC) promotes the welfare, safety, and empowerment of women through awareness programs, workshops, seminars, and counseling sessions within the institution
Aim & Objectives
- Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for women
- Promote gender equality and awareness
- Empower women through education and skill development
- Address issues of harassment and discrimination
- Encourage leadership and participation
- To prevent sexual harassment at workplace (colleges campuses)
- To conduct workshops, seminars for awareness of Women welfare laws
- To undertake workshops, surveys or action research projects, if necessary, pertaining to women in the society with the help of NGOs
Important Links
- Gender Sensitization Policy
- Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
- Handbook on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act and Rule 2013
- Women Development Cell (WDC) ORDINANCE Vice Chancellor’s Directions under Sec. 14(8) of Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994
- Women Helpline Numbers
Minutes of Meetings
2025–26 – Meeting 1, Meeting 2
2024–25 – Meeting 1, Meeting 2
2023–24 – Annual Meeting
Composition of College Women Development Cell Academic Year 2025–26
The following members constitute the Women Development Cell (WDC) of the college for the Academic Year 2025–26:
HELPLINE
| Sr. No. | Service / Authority | Description | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCW 24×7 Women Helpline | National Commission for Women helpline for assistance and complaints | 14490 |
| 2 | Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) | Pan-India emergency response system under Nirbhaya Fund for Police, Fire, Health, and other services | 112 |
| 3 | National Women Helpline | Helpline for women in distress across India | 181 |
| 4 | National Child Helpline (CHILDLINE) | 24×7 free emergency service for children in need of care and protection | 1098 |
| 5 | Cyber Crime Helpline | Helpline for reporting cyber frauds and online crimes | 1930 |