The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in collaboration with Centurion University, recently held at the AIU National Women Student Parliament that saw the participation of over 30 universities and more than 200 female student leaders from across the country. The event was inaugurated by Dr Kumbhampati Haribabu, Governor of Odisha.
During the 3-day event student leaders engaged in thought-provoking discussions and debates on various socio-political issues. The AIU National Women Student Parliament became a remarkable platform for young women to voice their perspectives and contribute to policy discussions. The event featured multiple sessions culminating in meaningful resolutions aimed at empowering future women leaders. Lovely Professional University was declared as the overall Champion, Best Speaker of the House was Diya Tomar of LPU and Best President of the House, Swasthika Shree B (LPU) while as Best Prime Minister of the House was Isha Srivastava of Jiwaji University.
Prof. Sangram Keshari Swain, Convener of AIU, delivered the welcome address, setting the tone for an inspiring event. Centurion played a vital role in making collaborative platform. This was followed by an address from
Earlier in his address Governor Haribabu said: “Equality, empowerment and emancipation are not just ideas, but realities for every woman in India, we must also acknowledge the pioneering women who contributed to the drafting of the Indian constitution. In today’s India, women are leading corporations, serving in senior governance roles, driving innovation, arguing before the various courts of law and revolutionizing social change. The rise of women in business, sports, law, policy, making and arts is a testament to the changing landscape of our country.”
He concluded with the commitment to build a batter Odisha by the giving his valuable words “Make your voice transform the future of Nation”, “Students election is helpful to produce better leaders in future”.
Dr Supriya Pattanayak, Vice-Chancellor of Centurion University, emphasized the significance of empowering young women through leadership and dialogue. “Empowering woman is not about protest but about future of woman voice and power,” she added. Dr. Mamata Rani Agarwal, the Additional Secretary of AIU, Former Air Force Pilot, New Delhi, delivered an insightful speech, highlighting the role of such platforms in shaping future women leaders and she discussed the subject about democracy of women and to focus on young women voice. It is not only about rising voice but about being knowledged.
The event was also graced by Dr. Muktikanta Mishra, President of Centurion University, and Prof. D. N. Rao, Vice President of Centurion University, adding to the distinguished panel of dignitaries.
