Women Development Cell

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Women Development Cell of PCER-Panvel provides a forum for the students to discuss and deliberate on issues concerning women by using a diverse range of activities, including talks by academicians and activists, workshops, street plays, field visits, short-term courses and research projects. The college will remain deeply committed to become an agent of change and provide appropriate conditions to study and work.

Objectives

  • To create social awareness, legal awareness and develop life-skills among the student teachers.
  • To provide and maintain a congenial working environment for all the women employees and student teachers.

Activities

  • The Women’s development cell undertakes activities to create social awareness, legal awareness and develop life-skills among the students.
  • The activities conducted are workshop on women safety, women health awareness programme, self-defense Training program, yearly rally on International Women’s Day, drama, expert talks on various aspects of women’s life, poster competition on the theme ‘women and society’, poem recitation competitions, Project on Survey of Women’s Status in Society, seminars, add on courses on spoken English and LibreOffice, medical camp, slogan writing competition, workshop on gender sensitization etc.

Women Development Cell 2024-25

Composition
ConvenerDr. Sally Enos
Teacher representativesDr. Bhavna Dave
Dr. Jiji Sahaya
Non-teaching staff representativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO memberMrs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Jisha Biju
Ms. Divya Samota
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Essay Writing Competition

An essay competition on the theme “Women Education in India” was organized at PCER, Panvel on 21st March. B.Ed. trainees ...
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International Women’s Day Celebration

The International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence at PCER, Panvel on 8th March, 2025. The session ...
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Street Play on “Gender Equality”

On 4th October 2024, the F.Y.B.Ed. student-teachers of PCER organized a street play on ‘Gender Equality’ at the NMMT Bus ...
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Guest Lecture: Financial Literacy

A Guest Lecture on Financial Literacy was organized by the Women Development Cell of PCER, Panvel on 21st September 2024 ...
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Self-Defense Workshop

A Self-Defense Workshop was conducted by the Women’s Development Cell at PCER, Panvel on 13th July, 2024. The workshop was ...

Women Development Cell 2023-24

Composition
ConvenerDr. Sally Enos
Teacher representatives Dr. Bhavna Dave
Dr. Jiji Sahaya
Non-teaching staff representativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO memberMrs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Seemran Sahaani
Ms. Divya Samota
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Guest Lecture on “Mental Health”

On 14th January, 2024, Women’s Development cell organized a session on “Mental Health" for the students and staff of PCER, ...
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Session on “Financial Awareness”

A Session on "Financial Awareness" was organised on 5th January, 2024 by Women’s development cell of Pillai College of Education ...
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International Girl Child’s Day

Women development cell celebrated an International Girl Child's Day on 11th October, 2023 to raising awareness about the issues girls ...
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Session on “Counselling”

Women Development Cell of PCER organised an online session on counselling and importance of counselling on 1st August, 2023 by ...

Women Development Cell 2022-23

Composition
ConvenerDr. Sally Enos
Teacher representativesDr. Bhavna Dave
Dr. Geeta Thakur
Non-teaching staff representativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO memberMrs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Divya Samota
Ms. Ashrita Prasad

The objectives of the Women Development Cell are multifaceted, aiming to maintain and strengthen the status of women while creating awareness of their inherent potential. This includes fostering social consciousness regarding the myriad issues women face, particularly gender discrimination, and developing their self-confidence. Additionally, the it seeks to educate women about relevant welfare laws and assert the importance of equality across various dimensions, including spiritual, economic, social, racial, and gender realms. Moreover, it emphasizes the significance of health, hygiene, and general well-being, organizing seminars and workshops on women’s development. The cell is dedicated to preventing sexual harassment and providing a dignified, supportive working and learning environment for female students and staff, encouraging them to explore their full potential. Furthermore, it aims to educate women according to their professional prospects, fostering growth and self-dependence by motivating them to develop entrepreneurial skills.

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Yoga Sessions 2023

Yoga Sessions were arranged by the Women development cell & Well-Being Club of PCER, Panvel ...
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Quiz Competition 2023

Quiz Competition on the theme “Women who made India Proud” was held for the students ...
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International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day, observed on 8th March, 2023, in collaboration with Soroptimist International Bombay Chembur ...
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International Women’s Day 2023

International Women's Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and fervour at Pillai College of Engineering, New ...
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Street Plays on gender related themes

Street Plays on gender related themes were organized on 2nd, 3rd, and 30th January 2023 ...
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Cooperative Learning Strategies for Understanding Gender-Based Legislation

Cooperative Learning Strategies for Understanding Gender-Based Legislation: Addressing the pressing gender-based challenges in India, particularly ...

Women Development Cell 2021-22

Composition
ConvenorDr. Sally Enos
Teacher RepresentativesDr. Bhavna Dave
Dr. Geeta Thakur
Non-teaching Staff RepresentativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO MemberMrs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Kiranjyot Kaur Mankoo

Women Development Cell Report
The following is a report of various activities conducted by the college for women empowerment:

Sessions to Empower the student-teachers

The student teachers and alumni of PCER were given an opportunity to become certified CONAT Mentors. Cognitive and natural ability ...

Understanding Child Sexual Abuse & Personal Safety Education Program

On 11th and 12th October 2021, a half day training on Understanding Child Sexual Abuse & Personal Safety Education Program ...

International Yoga Day 2021-22

The WDC & Well-being club of PCER celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2021 preceded by a week-long online ...

Women Development Cell 2020-21

Composition
ConvenorDr. Sally Enos
Teacher RepresentativesDr. Bhavna Dave
Mrs. Bindu Tambe
Non-teaching Staff RepresentativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO MemberMrs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Larissa Periera

Women Development Cell Report
The following is a report of various activities conducted by the college for women empowerment:

International Day of Happiness

The WDC & well-being club of PCER Panvel in association with edukidz International Preschool, Khanda ...

International Women’s Day 2021

PCER Panvel celebrated the power of women on 9th March, 2021 to celebrate International Women’s ...

5-day Workshop on “Self-development & Capacity Building”

In association with Baha’i Academy, Panchgani, the WDC of PCER-Panvel organized a 5-day workshop from ...

Women Development Cell 2019-20

Composition
ConvenorDr. Sally Enos
Teacher RepresentativesDr. Bhavna Dave
Mrs. Bindu Tambe
Non-teaching Staff RepresentativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO MemberMrs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Larissa Periera
Ms. Anna Susan George

Women Development Cell Report
Various activities conducted by the college for women empowerment:

Poster Competition on “Issues related to Women Or Women Empowerment”

A poster competition for the S.Y. B.Ed. students was organized in the college with the ...

Quiz Competition on “Women who Made India Proud”

Quiz Competition on the theme “Women who made India Proud” - On 6th March, 2020, ...

Session on “Gender Sensitization”

On 6th March, 2020, Session on Gender Sensitization: A talk on ‘Gender Sensitzation’ by Mrs ...

International Women’s Day 2020

International Women’s Day- Pillai Group of Institutions along with the Soroptimist Welfare Association had planned ...

Gallery Walk

The WDC members helped to organize Gallery Walk to learn about Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic ...

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Pillai Group of Institutions in association with Soroptomist International Bombay Chembur marked the 16 days ...

3 Days Workshop on “Disaster Management”

The Women Development Cell along with the Well Being Club of PCER-Panvel organized a 3 ...

Intercollegiate Elocution Competition 2019

Anti-Dowry Movement, Bombay organized Intercollegiate Elocution Competition for B.Ed. Colleges on 3rd October, 2019. The ...

Women Development Cell 2018-19

Composition
ConvenorDr. Sally Enos
Teacher RepresentativesDr. Bhavna Dave
Mrs. Bindu Tambe
Non-teaching Staff RepresentativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO MemberMrs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Harwindar Kaur Bhamrah
Mr. Sachin Kamble

Women Development Cell Report
Various activities conducted by the college for women empowerment:

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Cooperative Strategies to learn about Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act 2003 & Domestic Violence Act-2005

One of the most serious gender-based issues faced by India is the diminishing number of girls. It is thus very ...
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The Soroptimist Women Achiever’s Award 2018-19

Pillai Group of Institutions along with the Soroptimist International Bombay, Chembur also celebrated International Women’s Day. The Soroptimist Women Achiever’s ...
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Debate Competition on the theme “Women who made India Proud” 2018-19

On 8th March 2019, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, a debate competition was held for the students of ...
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Session on “Safety & Designing Your Well-being” 2018-19

On 3rd December 2018, a session titled Independence: ‘The Art of Survival’ was organized. The resource persons were Dr. Sudhakar ...

Women Development Cell 2017-18

Composition
ConvenorDr. Sally Enos
Teacher RepresentativesDr. Bhavna Dave
Mrs. Bindu Tambe
Non-teaching Staff RepresentativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO MemberMrs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Deepa Vinod
Ms. Aarshee Sayyed

Women Development Cell Report
The following is a report of various activities conducted by the college for women empowerment

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Session on “Gender Sensitization” 2017-18

PCER-Panvel organized a session on Gender Sensitization on 12th December, 2017. The guest speaker Mrs. Dolly James is a social ...
Survey on the awareness and attitude of women towards PNDT Act-1994

Survey on the awareness and attitude of women towards PNDT Act-1994

The students of PCER-Panvel conducted a small research activity in the month of November and December 2017, in which data ...
Women Health Awareness 2017-18

Women Health Awareness 2017-18

PCER-Panvel organized a session on Neck and Back Pain Management for the students on 11th November, 2017. The guest speaker ...
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Session on “Be Prepared Be Safe” 2017-18

Dr. Bhavna Dave, convener of the Women Development Cell, conducted a session on women safety for the B.Ed. students on ...

Women Development Cell 2015-16

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International Women’s Day 2016

International Women’s Day was celebrated on 8th March, 2016 with the objective to celebrate womanhood and pay tribute to the ...

Women Development Cell 2014-15

Composition
ConvenerDr. Sally Enos
Teacher representativeMs. Bhavna Dave
Non-teaching Staff RepresentativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO MemberMs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativesMs. Khyati Raja

Rally on “International Women’s Day” 2014-15

9th March, 2015 On 9th March, 2015 our B.Ed. and M.Ed. students along with the B.P.Ed. students conducted a rally ...

Self-defense Training Program 2014-15

27th February, 2015 to 1st March 2015 The Department of Students Welfare, University of Mumbai organized a ‘Self Defense Training’ ...

Women Health Awareness 2014-15

22nd February, 2015 A Session on Women’s Health Issues was conducted by Dr. Sheetal Mohite (M.S. Gynaec & Obst) on ...

Workshop on “Women Safety” 2014-15

17th January, 2015 The current batch of M.Ed. students organized a workshop on Women Safety as part of their Internship ...

Women Development Cell 2013-14

Composition
ConvenerDr. Sally Enos
Teacher representativeMs. Bhavna Dave
Non-teaching Staff RepresentativeMs. Pramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO MemberMs. Dolly James
Student RepresentativeMs. Smitha Kurup

Yoga and Meditation 2013-14

10th March - 15th March, 2014 Yoga and meditation sessions were organized for the women student teachers for a week ...

Women’s Day 2013-14

8th March, 2014 PCER, New Panvel celebrated Women’s Day by organizing a road rally along with a street play at ...

Workshop on “Varicose Veins” 2013-14

25th February, 2014 A workshop on varicose veins was conducted by Dr. Kavita Puri from Preventive Healthcare initiative, specially designed ...

Empower the Women Students 2013-14

January to March 2014 To empower the women students, add-on course in English language skills and a certificate course in ...

Child Sex Abuse 2013-14

14th September, 2013 PCER-Panvel along with Soroptimist International Bombay and Dr. Pillai Global Academy organized a Session on ‘Child Sex ...

Women Development Cell 2012-13

Composition
ConvenerDr. Sally Enos
Teacher representativeMrs. Bhavna Dave
Mr. Vikas Tupsundar
Non-teaching staff representativePramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO memberDolly James
Student RepresentativeSangeeta Kushwaha

Woman’s Day 2012-13

8th March, 2013 Woman’s Day is observed on 8th March across the globe in celebration of respect, appreciation and love ...

Slogan Writing Competition on “Woman of Substance” 2012-13

25th February, 2013 A Slogan Writing Competition was organized for the students on the theme ‘Woman of Substance’. The theme ...

Workshop on “Gender-Sensitization” 2012-13

23rd Feburary, 2013 The Women Development Cell of PCER- Panvel organized a half - Day Workshop on "Gender-Sensitization" for the ...

Kahaani Naari ki 2012-13

22nd January, 2013 15 students participated in a street play titled, ‘Kahaani Naari ki’ which depicted the various roles of ...

Workshop on “Dress Up or Dress Down” 2012-13

12th January, 2013 A Workshop on "Dress Up or Dress Down" was organized for B.Ed. student teachers by students of ...

Talk on “Art of Survival” 2012-13

3rd October, 2012 A Talk on "Art of Survival" was organized for our B.Ed. students. The session was conducted by ...

Workshop on “Value Education” 2012-13

24th September, 2012 A Workshop on "Value Education" was conducted for our B.Ed. students by Mr. Rajesh Kumar, an experienced ...

Workshop on “Transactional Analysis” 2012-13

11th September, 2012 A Workshop on "Transactional Analysis" was conducted by Ms. Simran Kasu, a knowledgeable teacher educator at PCER- ...

Women Development Cell 2011-12

Composition
ConvenerDr. Sally Enos
Teacher representativeMs. Bhavna Dave
Dr. Pratima Pradhan
Non-teaching staff representativePramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO memberDolly James
Student RepresentativeBindu Tambe

Poem Recitation Competition and Caption Writing Competition on “Women Empowerment” 2011-12

7th March, 2012 A Poem Recitation Competition and Caption Writing Competition was organized on the ...

Talk on “Cancer Awareness” 2011-12

5th March, 2012 Talk on "Cancer Awareness". Mr. Vijay A. Gokhale, Director, Cancer Awareness Foundation, gave ...

Talk on “Naturopathy and Yoga” 2011-12

23rd February 2012 Talk on "Naturopathy and Yoga". An interactive session with Dr. N.M. Kamath, ...

National Seminar on “Combating Sexual Harassment” 2011-12

6th and 7th January, 2012 Asst. Prof. Mrs. Bhavna Dave contributed a paper titled "Combating ...

Poster Competition on “Women and Society” 2011-12

30th September, 2011 A Poster Competition was organized with the theme "Women and Society" where ...

Dance Drama on “Self Emancipation of the Woman” 2011-12

The teacher educators of the college presented a Dance-drama depicting the individuality and self emancipation ...

Street Play on “Jor Se Bol” 2011-12

2011-2012 15 students participated in a Street Play on sexual harassment of women titled, "Jor ...

Project on “Survey of Women’s Status in Society” 2011-12

2011-2012 Project on Survey of Women’s Status in Society under the Extension program was taken ...

National Level Seminar on “Empowering Learners in the Contemporary Society” 2011-12

2011-2012 A Two Day National Level Seminar was conducted on the theme "Empowering Learners in ...

SUPW Workshop 2011-12

2011-2012 SUPW Workshop was conducted to nurture creative instincts of the students. The activities taken ...

Annapurna Yojana 2011-12

2011-2012 Annapurna Yojana was taken up by the students as a part of extension programme ...

Dance Drama on “Changing Role of Women in Society’

5th September, 2011 A group of students presented a Dance Drama on the occasion of ...

Women Development Cell 2010-11

Composition
ConvenerDr. Sally Enos
Teacher representativeMs. Bhavna Dave
Mr. Bijoy Thomas
Non-teaching staff representativePramila Shivkar
Gender Sensitive NGO memberDolly James
Student RepresentativeJayshree Rao

Independence – The Art of Survival 2010-11

11th January, 2011 Independence – The Art of Survival… Dr. Sudhakar Upadhyay and his team gave a talk on crime ...

World AIDS Day 2010-11

30th November, 2010 The B.Ed. students put up more than 250 posters at different locations in & around Panvel area ...

AIDS Awareness Campaign 2010-11

22nd November, 2010 AIDS Awareness Campaign… We believe that community work extends to personal dedication and selflessness that leads to ...

Talk on “Yoga & Meditation” 2010-11

16th November, 2010 A Talk on "Yoga & Meditation" was delivered by Mr. Kishore Tawadia & group, of Samarpan Dhyan ...

21st Regional Meet of Forum of Women 2010-11

23rd October, 2010 Principal Dr. Sally Enos shared her expertise as a resource person for the theme “Being together winning ...

Awareness Programme on “Adolescent Health – Challenges for Youth Today and Tomorrow” 2010-11

8th September, 2010 P.C.E.R., New Panvel organized an Awareness Programme on "Adolescent Health – Challenges for Youth Today and Tomorrow" ...

Women Development Cell 2009-10

Street Play Competition on “Status of Women”

8th Feburary, 2010 The Department of Adult and Continuing Education and Extension, University of Mumbai organized its annual festival ‘Udaan ...

Sisters of the Destitute

23rd to 26th December, 2009 To serve the women of the community, the students of PCER-Panvel, under the guidance of ...

Zonal Level Workshop on “Gender Sensitization”

25th & 26th November, 2009 Teacher Educator, Mrs. Kalpana Yelgaonkar and our B.Ed. student Ms. Richa Verma attended a Zonal ...