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Women & Gender Development Cell

Roles and Functions of the Cell:

The Women and Gender Development Cell (WGDC) is a mandated body as per Section 3.2 (15) of the University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015. The WGDC of Loreto College, Kolkata aims to promote gender sensitivity, equality, and empowerment through academic programmes, research, and outreach activities. The cell seeks to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff to explore and address gender-related issues.

The objectives of the WGDC are:

  • To promote gender awareness and sensitivity by organising regular workshops, seminars, and lectures and inviting distinguished experts as resource persons
  • To support research and scholarship on gender-related topics, including feminist theory, gender and sexuality, and women’s studies
  • To collaborate with external organisations such as NGOs and other institutions to promote scholarship and outreach pertaining to gender equality and empowerment
  • To facilitate the creation of a safe space for students and staff on campus through the promotion of inclusivity and gender justice initiatives
  • To create awareness on legal rights and provisions pertaining to gender issues
  • To conduct a gender audit on an annual basis in consultation with external bodies 
     

The Women and Gender Development Cell (WGDC) is convened by a faculty member appointed by the college administration. The members of the WGDC include the Head of the Institution, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Coordinator, faculty of various departments and disciplines, and student representatives.

The composition of the WGDC for the academic year 2025–26 is as follows:

Members:

 

Sl.No.NameRole / Department
1Sr. Dr. A. NirmalaTeacher-in-Charge
2Dr. Amrita DasguptaIQAC Coordinator
3Dr. Anindita Bandyopadhyay (Convenor)Faculty, Department of History
4Dr. Suparna GhoshFaculty, Department of History
5Dr. Krishnokoli HazraFaculty, Department of History
6Ms. Srijita ChakravartyFaculty, Department of History
7Dr. Sayantani ChatterjeeFaculty, Department of Psychology
8Dr. Sanghita SanyalFaculty, Department of English
9Dr. Sulagna ChattopadhyayFaculty, Department of English
10Arushi GhoshStudent Representative, Semester IV
11Debanjali ChatterjeeStudent Representative, Semester IV
12Urjaswi DamStudent Representative, Semester II
13Meghna Clare DuttaStudent Representative, Semester II
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