🌸 Women’s Day Celebration 2025 – Empowerment & Personal Safety

On **March 8, 2025**, the **Women’s Cell** in association with **IIC** organized a **Women’s Day Celebration** at **Srinivas Institute of Technology**. The event aimed to **empower women** and spread awareness about **personal safety and their role in society**. ### 🎤 Event Highlights: ✔ **Chief Guest**: **Smt. Kamala, Sub Inspector of Police, Rural Police Station, Mangaluru** ✔ **Presiding Officer**: **Dr. Shrinivasa Mayya D, Principal, SIT Mangaluru** ✔ **Welcome Address & Introduction of Chief Guest**: **Dr. Veena Santhosh Rai, Coordinator, Women’s Cell** ✔ **Keynote Session by**: **Smt. Kamala on ‘Personal Safety and Empowerment: How to Protect Yourself and Build’** ✔ **Vote of Thanks by**: **Ar. Caroline, Professor, Department of Architecture** ✔ **Attended by**: Students from all branches of **Engineering, MBA, and MCA** ### 💡 Key Takeaways: ✔ **Personal Safety**: The Chief Guest discussed **practical self-defense techniques**, how to identify **potential threats**, and the importance of **raising awareness about safety measures**. ✔ **Women Empowerment**: She emphasized **women's rights, self-confidence, and the role of education** in building a **strong and independent identity**. ✔ **Responsibilities in Society**: Dr. Shrinivasa Mayya D, in his **presidential address**, highlighted the **importance of personal safety** and **the responsibilities of women in shaping society**. The celebration was a **successful and insightful session**, motivating students to **prioritize their safety, recognize their strengths, and contribute meaningfully to society**. The event was held under the **guidance and encouragement of Dr. Shrinivasa Mayya D, Principal, Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru**. #WomensDay2025 #Empowerment #PersonalSafety #WomenInLeadership #SITMangaluru